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TAYE DIGGS
as Talent Participant)
Taye Diggs is a renowned actor who made his film debut in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, starring opposite Angela Bassett as her younger love interest, "Winston Shakespeare." From there, he went on to build a successful career across film, television and theater. Currently, Diggs leads the two-part BET+ film Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy, based on the true crime story of businessman Lance Herndon. He also voices "King Triton," opposite Amber Riley as "Ursula" in Disney’s streaming animated series Ariel.
Other TV credits include the starring role of "Billy Baker," former NFL player-turned-high school football coach, on the hit show All American, and series regular roles in the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff series, Private Practice, and serial crime drama Murder in the First. Diggs also had recurring roles in Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Will & Grace (as Eric McCormack’s boyfriend in the show’s final season), The Good Wife, Rosewood and Empire (as city councilman "Angelo Dubois," a love interest for Taraji P. Henson’s character).
In addition to acting, Diggs has served as a producer on several projects, including the critically acclaimed series Kevin Hill, in which he played the title character, and Day Break. He also produced and starred in the films Til Death Do Us Part and Incarnation.
Diggs portrayed "The Bandleader" in Rob Marshall’s film version of the Broadway musical Chicago. He also reprised the role he originated on Broadway, landlord "Benjamin Coffin III," in Chris Columbus’ film version
of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent. He went on to appear in Broadway musicals, including Chicago, Rent, Wicked and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Other notable film credits include Go, The Wood, The Best Man, House on Haunted Hill, Equilibrium, The Way of the Gun, Brown Sugar and The Best Man Holiday, among others.
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Taye Diggs is a renowned actor who made his film debut in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, starring opposite Angela Bassett as her younger love interest, "Winston Shakespeare." From there, he went on to build a successful career across film, television and theater. Currently, Diggs leads the two-part BET+ film Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy, based on the true crime story of businessman Lance Herndon. He also voices "King Triton," opposite Amber Riley as "Ursula" in Disney’s streaming animated series Ariel.
Other TV credits include the starring role of "Billy Baker," former NFL player-turned-high school football coach, on the hit show All American, and series regular roles in the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff series, Private Practice, and serial crime drama Murder in the First. Diggs also had recurring roles in Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Will & Grace (as Eric McCormack’s boyfriend in the show’s final season), The Good Wife, Rosewood and Empire (as city councilman "Angelo Dubois," a love interest for Taraji P. Henson’s character).
In addition to acting, Diggs has served as a producer on several projects, including the critically acclaimed series Kevin Hill, in which he played the title character, and Day Break. He also produced and starred in the films Til Death Do Us Part and Incarnation.
Diggs portrayed "The Bandleader" in Rob Marshall’s film version of the Broadway musical Chicago. He also reprised the role he originated on Broadway, landlord "Benjamin Coffin III," in Chris Columbus’ film version
of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent. He went on to appear in Broadway musicals, including Chicago, Rent, Wicked and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Other notable film credits include Go, The Wood, The Best Man, House on Haunted Hill, Equilibrium, The Way of the Gun, Brown Sugar and The Best Man Holiday, among others.