Daveed Diggs

Born: 1982-01-24

Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Biography

Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group clipping., and in 2015 originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won both a Grammy Award and Tony Award. Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017) and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019). Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting, which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer.

Known For

I Want Your Sex
Zootopia
Soul
The Little Mermaid
Wonder
Trolls Band Together
Hamilton
Ferdinand
Nickel Boys
In the Blink of an Eye

Top Movie Credits

I Want Your Sex Vikktor
Zootopia Music
Soul Paul (voice)
The Little Mermaid Sebastian (voice)
Wonder Mr. Browne
Trolls Band Together Spruce (voice)
Hamilton Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Ferdinand Dos (voice)
Nickel Boys Adult Elwood
In the Blink of an Eye Greg