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Taye Diggs Biography

Birth Name:Scott Leo Diggs

Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Supports the American Cancer Society, which he helps raise awareness and saving lives from cancer
Graduated from Syracuse University receiving his bachelor's degree in musical theater
Made his acting and stage debut in the ensemble cast of "Carousel," which was a five-time Tony Award-winning musical
He performed in the dancing cast of "Sebastian's Caribbean Carnival" at Tokyo Disneyland in 1995
He appeared in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of "Rent," and reprised his role in the film version in 2005
In 2003 he married actress and singer Idina Menzel, who co-stars with him in productions of "Rent," "The Wild Party," and "Wicked․"
The name Taye comes from an old nickname Scottaye, which he later shortened
He appeared as a victim in the second season of "Punk'd" hosted by Ashton Kutcher, on which he believed he was going into a doctor's appointment, but instead faces pranks put on by the show's cast

Awards

1999Black Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2000Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Actor: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Horror: winner
2000Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2002Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
2003Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2006OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
2008Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2010Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2015Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series: nominated