Daveed Diggs

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Interview: Javier Muñoz talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical (Dec 15, 2025)

Interview: Javier Muñoz Talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical (Dec 12, 2025)

Samora Pinderhughes to Unveil New 'Call and Response' Exhibit at MOMA (Oct 16, 2025)

BIO

Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, and singer-songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group Clipping, and in 2015, he originated the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won a 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. Along with the main cast of Hamilton, he was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in the same year.

Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017), Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) and The Little Mermaid (2023). 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; he acted as creator, writer, and executive producer on the 2021 spin-off sequel television series of the same name, in which he also reprised his role as a guest. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer. In 2021, he received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton which was released in 2020.

Photos

Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs

Date:

09/05/2025

From: Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte

Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs

Date:

09/05/2025

From: Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte

Daveed Diggs

Date:

09/05/2025

From: Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte

Daveed Diggs

Date:

09/05/2025

From: Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte

Daveed Diggs

Date:

09/05/2025

From: Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte

Daveed Diggs

Date:

06/27/2023

From: Photos: Inside the JOY RIDE Premiere With Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Daveed Diggs & More

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Ba Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

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05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay and Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

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05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King, Daveed Diggs, Marc E. Platt, Jonah Hauer-King, Alan Menken, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuca, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Art Malik, Simone Ashley and Lorena Andrea attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Daveed Diggs, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca a Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Daveed Diggs, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Daveed Diggs attends the World Premiere of Disney's Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Daveed Diggs attends the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) (L-R) Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Rob Mars Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) (L-R) Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Rob Marshall, Art Malik, Jessica Alexander, Daveed Diggs, Simone Ashley, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Lorena Andrea and Sienna King attendsthe World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Art Malik, Rob Marshall, Jessica Alexander, Daveed Diggs, Simone Ashley, Awkwafina, Lorena Andrea, Jacob Tremblay and Sienna King attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Daveed Diggs and Marc Platt attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwaf Photo

Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Photo

Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Simone Ahsley, Jacob Tremblay, Lorena Andrea, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Halle Bailey as Ariel, Sebastian (voiced by Daveed Diggs), and Scuttle (voiced by Awk Photo

Halle Bailey as Ariel, Sebastian (voiced by Daveed Diggs), and Scuttle (voiced by Awkwafina)

Date:

05/05/2023

From: Photos: See New Shots of Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer-King in THE LITTLE MERMAID

Sebastian voiced by Daveed Diggs

Date:

04/26/2023

From: Photos: THE LITTLE MERMAID Character Portraits Feature New Looks at Flounder, Sebastian & More; IMAX Tickets on Sale Now

Marqell Edward Clayton as Daveed Diggs with The Fresh Prince of Big Hair. Photo C Photo

Marqell Edward Clayton as Daveed Diggs with The Fresh Prince of Big Hair. Photo Courtesy of Musical Theatre West. Credit: Caught In The Moment.

Date:

04/01/2022

From: Photos: Musical Theatre West Presents SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY

Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, Tarik Davis, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Photo

Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, Tarik Davis, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anth Photo

Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Bill Sherman

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

STAGE CREDITS

White Noise

[Off-Broadway]

The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019

Leo

Hamilton

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2015

Marquis de Lafayette

Thomas Jefferson

Hamilton

[Off-Broadway]

World Premiere Production, 2015

Marquis De Lafayette

Thomas Jefferson

Movies

Ferdinand
[ 2017 ] Dos - Voice

Tour de Pharmacy
[ 2017 ] Slim Robinson

Wonder
[ 2017 ] Mr. Browne

Blindspotting
[ 2018 ] Collin

Velvet Buzzsaw
[ 2019 ] Damrish

Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson

Soul
[ 2020 ] Paul - Voice

The Starling
[ 2021 ] Ben

Super Pets
[ 2022 ] Cyborg - Voice

The Little Mermaid
[ 2023 ] Sebastian - Voice

Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Adult Elwood

Magic Hour
[ 2025 ]

Hamlet
[ 2025 ] Prologue

A Tree Fell in the Woods
[ 2025 ] Josh

TV Shows

The Away Team
Doctor

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2015-2016 ] Counselor Henderson

The Get Down
[ 2016-2017 ] Adult Books

The Mayor
Mac Etcetera

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Perry

BoJack Horseman
Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr.

Green Eggs and Ham
Mouse

Undone
Tunde

Bob's Burgers
[ 2018-2020 ] Douglas, Jesse

Star Wars: Resistance
[ 2019-2020 ] Norath Kev

The Good Lord Bird
Frederick Douglass

Blindspotting
Collin

Mixed-ish
Adult Johan

Black-ish
[ 2016-2022 ] Johan Johnson, Johan

Central Park
[ 2020-2022 ] Helen, Government Lady, Passenger

Extrapolations
Marshall Zucker

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Jamdolin

Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2022 ] Andre Layton

Star Trek: Prodigy
Commander Tysess

Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre Layton

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin

Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess

Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre LaytonLayton Well

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin

Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2025 ] Rat King (voice)

The Boys
[ 2019-2025 ]

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Daveed Diggs, White Noise

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

winner

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

winner

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

winner

Theatre World Awards - 2015 - Theatre World Award

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

Videos

Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 15:12:08

Video: Anthony Ramos Addresses Solo Absence at HAMILTON Tony Awards Reunion

by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-20 10:47:06

Video: Watch the TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Trailer With New *NSYNC Song

by Michael Major - 2023-09-14 09:25:38

Listen: Hear Javier Bardem's Cut THE LITTLE MERMAID Song By Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Video

Listen: Hear Javier Bardem's Cut THE LITTLE MERMAID Song By Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda

by Michael Major - 2023-09-08 13:31:28

Video: Sara Bareilles Talks 'Remarkable' Tony Nomination & WAITRESS Film on the TODAY Video

Video: Sara Bareilles Talks 'Remarkable' Tony Nomination & WAITRESS Film on the TODAY SHOW

by Michael Major - 2023-06-02 12:50:04

Video: Watch 'The Scuttlebutt' By Daveed Diggs & Awkwafina in THE LITTLE MERMAID

by Michael Major - 2023-06-01 16:25:53

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast in the Recording Studio

by Michael Major - 2023-05-19 13:50:02

Video: Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID on AMERICAN Video

Video: Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID on AMERICAN IDOL

by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-15 06:02:34

Video: Watch Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip

by Michael Major - 2023-05-10 12:33:23

Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Praises Halle Bailey at LA Premiere

by Michael Major - 2023-05-09 11:07:34

Video: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing 'Under the Sea' in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip

by Michael Major - 2023-05-08 16:26:26

Listen: Hear Halle Bailey Sing 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrac Video

Listen: Hear Halle Bailey Sing 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack

by Michael Major - 2023-04-26 12:28:34

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast Launch Fandango's BIG TICKET Series

by Michael Major - 2023-04-26 10:14:08

Video: Disney Debuts New LITTLE MERMAID 'Choices' Teaser Trailer

by Michael Major - 2023-04-26 09:29:56

Video: Disney Releases an Inside Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Video

Video: Disney Releases an Inside Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken & More

by Michael Major - 2023-04-13 12:27:15

Video: Daveed Diggs, Halle Bailey & THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast React to New Trailer

by Michael Major - 2023-03-17 14:40:00

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed D Video

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs & More

by Michael Major - 2023-03-12 21:03:55

Exclusive: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing In Marvel's MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Series

by Michael Major - 2023-03-08 13:36:48

VIDEO: Halle Bailey Shares First Look at New LITTLE MERMAID Ariel Doll

by Michael Major - 2023-03-06 12:31:23

VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursu Video

VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula

by Michael Major - 2023-02-15 12:20:26

News

Interview: Javier Muñoz talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical Photo

Interview: Javier Muñoz talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 15, 2025

Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.

Interview: Javier Muñoz Talks WONDER of American Repertory Theater's New Musical
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 12, 2025

Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.

Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte Photo

Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 5, 2025

In celebration of HAMILTON's 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a special premiere screening event for the filmed Broadway production took place at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater on September 3. Check out photos here!

Diez años de HAMILTON, el musical que se convirtió en fenómeno global Photo

Diez años de HAMILTON, el musical que se convirtió en fenómeno global
by Alba Corona - Jul 17, 2025

Este 2025 se cumple una década desde el estreno de HAMILTON en Broadway, que terminó transformándose en un fenómeno cultural global sin precedentes. HAMILTON narra la vida de Alexander Hamilton, uno de los padres fundadores de los Estados Unidos.

Josh Gad and Phillipa Soo Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl Photo

Josh Gad and Phillipa Soo Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the Hollywood Bowl’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring Cynthia Erivo and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Samora Pinderhughes Confirms 'Black Spring' Mixtape; New Single Available Now Photo

Samora Pinderhughes Confirms 'Black Spring' Mixtape; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2025

Pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has confirmed a new mixtape, Black Spring, set for release on July 18 in collaboration with The Healing Project. Listen to a new single now.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daveed Diggs been in?

Daveed Diggs has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Daveed Diggs been in?

Daveed Diggs has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daveed Diggs been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for White Noise, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hamilton, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hamilton and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Hamilton.

What awards has Daveed Diggs won?

Daveed Diggs has received several prestigious awards for his performance in Hamilton. He won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. Additionally, he received the Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and the Theatre World Award. These honors recognize his exceptional work in the musical Hamilton.

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