Taye Diggs is well known as a singer and actor from the United States who has appeared in films, television shows, and plays.
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Scott Leo “Taye” Diggs was born in Newark, New Jersey, on January 2, 1971, to parents Marcia Berry and Andre Young. His mother is a teacher and an actor, and his father is a painter.
During his childhood, his mother married Jeffries Diggs, and Taye adopted his surname. He has three siblings: two brothers and two sisters. He is the oldest of them all.
Taye attended Allendale Columbia School before transferring to the School of the Arts. He attended Syracuse University before beginning his profession.
Taye Diggs’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Taye Diggs, born on January 2, 1971, will be 51 years old on August 1, 2022. His height is 1.78 m, and he weighs 83 kg.
Taye Diggs’s Profession & Career
Diggs’ career began in 1996 with his role of the harsh landlord Benny in the award-winning Broadway musical smash ‘Rent,’ in which his future wife Idina Menzel also featured. His depiction of the mean landlord Benny piqued the industry’s curiosity.
Diggs later transitioned from theatre to television, appearing in the Guiding Light serial drama. In 1998, he made his feature debut in ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ which garnered significant accolades and attention for Diggs.
Diggs appeared on the television show ‘Punk’d’ in 2003 after being tricked by Ashton Kutcher while undergoing a check-up at a staged doctor’s office. In addition, he was seen in the last season of ‘Will & Grace as James, Will Truman’s love interest.
Diggs landed a part alongside Kate Walsh on the TV drama ‘Private Practice,’ an offshoot of ‘Grey’s Anatomy in 2007. He appeared as a Secret Service agent in an episode of ‘The West Wing.’
Achievements and Awards
Taye Diggs received multiple nominations and accolades for his outstanding acting work. Image Awards first recognized him as the best exceptional actor in a film in 2000. However, he received his first Screen Actors Guild award in 2003 for the best extraordinary performance in the movie ‘Chicago,’ directed by Rob Marshall. Following that, he got additional Image Awards, the most recent being in 2009 for the film ‘Private Price.’
Taye Diggs’s Salary and Net Worth
Taye Diggs’ estimated current net worth has surpassed $20 million as of August 2022. He is a well-known actor in stage, television, and film projects. Diggs is famous for his numerous appearances. Furthermore, the well-known actor participated in the film ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back.’ Diggs is also renowned for his appearances on television shows such as ‘Private Practice.’
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Taye Diggs |
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Real Name | Scott Leo “Taye” Diggs |
Gender | Male |
Age | 51 years old |
Birth Date | 2 January 1971 |
Birth Place | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.78 m |
Weight | 83 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Wife | Idina Menzel (m. 2003–2014) |
Children | Yes (Walker Nathaniel Diggs) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | American actor and singer |
Net Worth | $20 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |