Daveed Diggs
Biography
Daveed Diggs is an American actor. He originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton. Diggs played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish from 2016 to 2018. He co-starred in the films Wonder and Velvet Buzzsaw. Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer. Diggs is known for his work in acting and has a total of 77 known credits. He was born on January 24, 1982, in Oakland, California, USA.
Career overview
Daveed Diggs is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton. Diggs also played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish, appearing from 2016 to 2018. He co-starred in the films Wonder and Velvet Buzzsaw, released in 2017 and 2019 respectively. In addition to his acting work, Diggs wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting, which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
Diggs' acting credits include a range of film and television roles. He has appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, with a total of 77 known credits. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer. Diggs' work in film and television has established him as a versatile and accomplished actor.
Diggs' early career in acting laid the groundwork for his future success. His performances in notable projects such as Hamilton and Black-ish have helped to establish him as a talented and sought-after actor. His work in film and television continues to be recognized and celebrated, with a range of credits to his name.
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- I Want Your Sex (2026) as Vikktor
- In the Blink of an Eye (2026) as Greg
- Couples Weekend (2026) as Josh
- Magic Hour (2026) as Charlie
- The Saviors (2026) as Dustin
- Their Town (2026)
- ChikaBOOM!! (2026)
- Hamilton (2025) as Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
- Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution (2025) as Self
- The Class (2025) Creator
- Nickel Boys (2024) as Adult Elwood
- Krapopolis (2023) as Carrots (voice)
- The Little Mermaid (2023) as Sebastian (voice)
- Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023) as Rat King (voice)
- Extrapolations (2023) as Marshall Zucker
- Trolls Band Together (2023) as Spruce (voice)
- The Crossover (2023) as Narrator (voice)
- Jam Van (2023)
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022) as Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (2022) as Self
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Theo / Council Member #2 (voice)
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) as Crux (voice)
- Star Trek: Prodigy (2021) as Commander Tysess (voice)
- Amend: The Fight for America (2021) as Self
- Blindspotting (2021) Executive Producer
- Blindspotting (2021) Writer
- Blindspotting (2021) Creator
- The Starling (2021) as Ben
- Living Worlds (2021) as Narrator (voice)
- clipping. live for no audience during a global pandemic (2021) as Self
- Snowpiercer (2020) as Andre Layton
- Solar Opposites (2020) as Skeletom (voice)
- Soul (2020) as Paul (voice)
- Central Park (2020) as Helen (voice)
- The Good Lord Bird (2020) as Frederick Douglass
- Some Good News (2020) as Self
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020)
- Puppy for Hanukkah (2020) Music
- The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020) as Self
- The Boys (2019) as Aaron / Oh Father
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Mouse (voice)
- Undone (2019) as Tunde
- Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) as Damrish
- Star Wars Resistance (2018) as Norath Kev (voice)
- Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Narrator (voice)
- x Infinity (2018)
- Blindspotting (2018) as Collin
- Blindspotting (2018) Music Producer
- Blindspotting (2018) Writer
- Blindspotting (2018) Producer
- Do or Die (2018) as Narrator (voice)
- Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting (2018) as Self
- Wonder (2017) as Mr. Browne
- Ferdinand (2017) as Dos (voice)
- The Mayor (2017) as Mac Etcetera
- The Mayor (2017) Original Music Composer
- Tour de Pharmacy (2017) as Slim Robinson
- Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017)
- Zootopia (2016) Music
- Growing Up Wild (2016) as Narrator (voice)
- Hamilton's America (2016) as Self
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Perry
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr. (voice)
- black-ish (2014) as Johan Johnson
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Hobbes & Me (2014) as Hobbes
- Hobbes & Me (2014) Director
- Hobbes & Me (2014) Creator
- live (2014) as self (voice)
- Yoga Boner (2012) as Daveed
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Douglas (voice)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Jesse (voice)
- Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent (2010) as Neil Davis
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Louis Henderson
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Sesame Street (1969) as Mr. Noodle's Brother
- Morris Stokes as Leslie
- The Spot
- First Sight
- First Sight Producer