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Daveed Daniele Diggs is a distinctive American figure spanning multiple artistic disciplines. Born on January 24, 1982, he has showcased his prowess in acting, rapping, singing-songwriting, screenwriting, and film production. One notable accomplishment of his fruitful career was his role in 2015 in the groundbreaking musical Hamilton, where he played both Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. His impressive performance earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical in 2016. The same year, he bagged a Grammy Award as part of the main cast for Best Musical Theater Album.
He continued his career in television in series like Black-ish (2016–2018) and starred in films such as Wonder (2017), Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) and The Little Mermaid (2023). Diggs' versatility shone once again when he wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting. His remarkable performance earned him a nomination for Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit Award. He later reprised his role in the 2021 television spinoff as creator, writer, executive producer, and guest star. His acting career traversed the small and big screens, making him internationally recognized. In 2020, his performance in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Movie.
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Given Name: Daveed Daniele Diggs
Born: Oakland, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: January 24, 1982
Occupations: Actor, Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Screenwriter, Film producer
Years Active: 2003-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Emmy Raver-Lampman
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34th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2019
The Little Mermaid
Soul
Hamilton
The Starling
Velvet Buzzsaw
Wonder
Blindspotting
Ferdinand
Trolls Band Together
Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent
Hamilton’s America
Growing Up Wild
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Tour de Pharmacy
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
The Good Lord Bird
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Hamilton Sing-Along
Star Wars: Visions – The Pit
A Tree Fell in the Woods
Magic Hour
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