Daveed Diggs
Latest News on Daveed Diggs:
Exclusive: Theatre Connections Abound at the Sundance Film Festival (Feb 13, 2026)
Sundance Favorite I WANT YOUR SEX Acquired for 2026 Theatrical Release (Feb 10, 2026)
Video: See Daveed Diggs in Trailer for Sci-Fi Drama IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE (Feb 4, 2026)
Exclusive: Theatre Connections Abound at the Sundance Film Festival (Feb 13, 2026)
Sundance Favorite I WANT YOUR SEX Acquired for 2026 Theatrical Release (Feb 10, 2026)
Video: See Daveed Diggs in Trailer for Sci-Fi Drama IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE (Feb 4, 2026)
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
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Ferdinand
[ 2017 ] Dos - Voice
[ 2017 ] Dos - Voice
Tour de Pharmacy
[ 2017 ] Slim Robinson
[ 2017 ] Slim Robinson
Wonder
[ 2017 ] Mr. Browne
[ 2017 ] Mr. Browne
Blindspotting
[ 2018 ] Collin
[ 2018 ] Collin
Velvet Buzzsaw
[ 2019 ] Damrish
[ 2019 ] Damrish
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
[ 2020 ] Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Soul
[ 2020 ] Paul - Voice
[ 2020 ] Paul - Voice
The Starling
[ 2021 ] Ben
[ 2021 ] Ben
Super Pets
[ 2022 ] Cyborg - Voice
[ 2022 ] Cyborg - Voice
The Little Mermaid
[ 2023 ] Sebastian - Voice
[ 2023 ] Sebastian - Voice
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Adult Elwood
[ 2024 ] Adult Elwood
Magic Hour
[ 2025 ]
[ 2025 ]
Hamlet
[ 2025 ] Prologue
[ 2025 ] Prologue
A Tree Fell in the Woods
[ 2025 ] Josh
[ 2025 ] Josh
TV Shows
The Away Team
Doctor
Doctor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2015-2016 ] Counselor Henderson
[ 2015-2016 ] Counselor Henderson
The Get Down
[ 2016-2017 ] Adult Books
[ 2016-2017 ] Adult Books
The Mayor
Mac Etcetera
Mac Etcetera
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Perry
Perry
BoJack Horseman
Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr.
Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr.
Green Eggs and Ham
Mouse
Mouse
Undone
Tunde
Tunde
Bob's Burgers
[ 2018-2020 ] Douglas, Jesse
[ 2018-2020 ] Douglas, Jesse
Star Wars: Resistance
[ 2019-2020 ] Norath Kev
[ 2019-2020 ] Norath Kev
The Good Lord Bird
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Blindspotting
Collin
Collin
Mixed-ish
Adult Johan
Adult Johan
Black-ish
[ 2016-2022 ] Johan Johnson, Johan
[ 2016-2022 ] Johan Johnson, Johan
Central Park
[ 2020-2022 ] Helen, Government Lady, Passenger
[ 2020-2022 ] Helen, Government Lady, Passenger
Extrapolations
Marshall Zucker
Marshall Zucker
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Jamdolin
Jamdolin
Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2022 ] Andre Layton
[ 2020-2022 ] Andre Layton
Star Trek: Prodigy
Commander Tysess
Commander Tysess
Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre Layton
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre Layton
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin
Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess
Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre LaytonLayton Well
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre LaytonLayton Well
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin
Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2025 ] Rat King (voice)
[ 2023-2025 ] Rat King (voice)
The Boys
[ 2019-2025 ]
[ 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 Miranda
by Michael Major - 2023-09-08 13:31:28
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: 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 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, 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 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 Ursula
by Michael Major - 2023-02-15 12:20:26
News
Exclusive: Theatre Connections Abound at the Sundance Film Festival
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 13, 2026
The final Sundance Film Festival held in Utah was surprisingly filled with connections to live theatre and stage or movie musicals, from films featuring Broadway stars like ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’s Isaac Powell in THE MOMENT to panels and Q&As with performers and filmmakers who are connected to theatre, like HAMILTON’s Daveed Diggs at The Audible Listening Lodge, or who are just simply fans.
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 13, 2026
The final Sundance Film Festival held in Utah was surprisingly filled with connections to live theatre and stage or movie musicals, from films featuring Broadway stars like ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’s Isaac Powell in THE MOMENT to panels and Q&As with performers and filmmakers who are connected to theatre, like HAMILTON’s Daveed Diggs at The Audible Listening Lodge, or who are just simply fans.
Sundance Favorite I WANT YOUR SEX Acquired for 2026 Theatrical Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026
Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to Sundance Film Festival hit I Want Your Sex, which stars Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Sui Wonders, and Daveed Diggs.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026
Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to Sundance Film Festival hit I Want Your Sex, which stars Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Sui Wonders, and Daveed Diggs.
Video: See Daveed Diggs in Trailer for Sci-Fi Drama IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
The official trailer has been released for In the Blink of an Eye, a new sci-fi drama starring Rashida Jones and Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
The official trailer has been released for In the Blink of an Eye, a new sci-fi drama starring Rashida Jones and Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs. Check it out now.
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.
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.
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.
Samora Pinderhughes to Unveil New 'Call and Response' Exhibit at MOMA
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
Pianist, composer, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes’ exhibit at MOMA, Call and Response, will open January 24 and run through February 15. The exhibit caps Pinderhughes’ tenure as the 2025 Adobe Creative Resident at MoMA.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025
Pianist, composer, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes’ exhibit at MOMA, Call and Response, will open January 24 and run through February 15. The exhibit caps Pinderhughes’ tenure as the 2025 Adobe Creative Resident at MoMA.
HAMILTON Theatrical Release Earns $10 Million in Weekend Box Office Sales
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
The filmed capture of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, which opened in theaters nationwide last Friday, earned between $9 and $10 million in box office sales this past weekend.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
The filmed capture of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, which opened in theaters nationwide last Friday, earned between $9 and $10 million in box office sales this past weekend.
Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. Makes First Entrance in HAMILTON Return Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Returning to his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. re-joined the Broadway cast. Check out a video of his first entrance here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Returning to his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. re-joined the Broadway cast. Check out a video of his first entrance here!
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!
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!
HAMILTON Broadway Highlights Cast Recording Coming in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 3, 2025
A decade after Hamilton debuted on Broadway, Hamilton: 10 Shots is set to arrive on October 31 to celebrate the musical’s 10th anniversary, pressed on a range of color vinyl LPs and also available on CD and digitally.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 3, 2025
A decade after Hamilton debuted on Broadway, Hamilton: 10 Shots is set to arrive on October 31 to celebrate the musical’s 10th anniversary, pressed on a range of color vinyl LPs and also available on CD and digitally.
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamilton, original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson recently visited Good Morning America, where he spoke about the long-lasting legacy of the Broadway hit. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamilton, original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson recently visited Good Morning America, where he spoke about the long-lasting legacy of the Broadway hit. Watch the interview now!
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Host HAMILTON Film Screening with VIP Meet-and-Greet
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025
On September 7, Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a special sing-along screening of the filmed recording of Hamilton at New York's United Palace Theater. 10 winners will be selected for a VIP experience, which includes two seats to the movie, a meet-and-greet with Miranda himself, and 10th anniversary swag.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025
On September 7, Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a special sing-along screening of the filmed recording of Hamilton at New York's United Palace Theater. 10 winners will be selected for a VIP experience, which includes two seats to the movie, a meet-and-greet with Miranda himself, and 10th anniversary swag.
HAMILTON Proshot to Hit Movie Theaters Next Month for 10th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025
During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced that the pro-shot of Hamilton, which debuted on Disney+ in 2020, will be making its way to theaters this year in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the hit musical.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025
During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced that the pro-shot of Hamilton, which debuted on Disney+ in 2020, will be making its way to theaters this year in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the hit musical.
Photos: Josh Gad Rocks the Hollywood Bowl as JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'King Herod'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
Josh Gad returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend in triumphant fashion after beating COVID to perform the iconic role of King Herod. Check out photos of his performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
Josh Gad returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend in triumphant fashion after beating COVID to perform the iconic role of King Herod. Check out photos of his performance.
Video: Josh Gad Returns to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Hollywood Bowl
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025
Josh Gad has returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl! He had originally stepped out for the opening performance after testing positive for COVID, and then testing negative quickly there after. See the video of his performance here!
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025
Josh Gad has returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl! He had originally stepped out for the opening performance after testing positive for COVID, and then testing negative quickly there after. See the video of his performance here!
Josh Gad Tests Negative for COVID, Still Out of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on August 2; to Return August 3
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
After announcing that he tested positive for COVID just a few days ago, Josh Gad took to social media again to say that he has tested negative and will return for the final show on Sunday. See more details here!
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
After announcing that he tested positive for COVID just a few days ago, Josh Gad took to social media again to say that he has tested negative and will return for the final show on Sunday. See more details here!
Josh Gad Sidelined From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2025
Josh Gad, who was set to join Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in this weekend's Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar, will not perform due to contracting COVID.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2025
Josh Gad, who was set to join Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in this weekend's Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar, will not perform due to contracting COVID.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Hamilton. He also received the Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Hamilton, as well as the Theatre World Award for his performance in Hamilton.
Videos