Biography
Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group clipping., and in 2015 originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won both a Grammy Award and Tony Award. Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017) and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019). Diggs also wro...
Known For
Complete Filmography
A Tree Fell in the Woods
2025
as Josh
What happens when a tree falls in the woods and someone does hear it? Two couples are forced to deal with such a question — and their lives in general...
Magic Hour
2025
Erin and Charlie escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship.
Nickel Boys
2024
as Adult Elwood
Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Trolls Band Together
2023
as Spruce (voice)
When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing an...
The Little Mermaid
2023
as Sebastian (voice)
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the sur...
DC League of Super-Pets
2022
as Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potb...
Living Worlds
2021
as Narrator (voice)
What forms might life take in the Solar System and beyond? In the Academy's newest original planetarium show, see how a deeper understanding of Earth ...
The Starling
2021
as Ben
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward...
clipping. live for no audience during a global pandemic
2021
as Himself
In this pandemic-era concert film, clipping. (aka Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes) perform a collection of their greatest hits, as w...
Soul
2020
as Paul (voice)
Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an acciden...
Hamilton Sing-Along
2020
Follow the on-screen lyrics and sing along to your favorite songs as you watch "Hamilton."
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast membe...
Hamilton
2020
as Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America the...
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
as Self
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo...
Deathbomb Showcase: Global
2020
as self
A concert film organized by the Deathbomb Arc label during the lockdowns featuring: Miguel Mendez, SHADI, OHYUNG, The Holy Circle, J Fisher, Dis Fanta...
Velvet Buzzsaw
2019
as Damrish
Big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce. After a series of paintings by an unknown artist are discovere...
Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting
2018
as Self
Illustrates and explains how the 2018 film Blindspotting was created. Features interviews with all involved in the film.
Do or Die
2018
as Narrator (voice)
The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervi...
Blindspotting
2018
as Collin
Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, ...
Blindspotting
2018
Music Producer, Writer, Producer
Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, ...
x Infinity
2018
Visual album that consists of all the videos for the 18 track album, x Infinity, by spoken word artist, rapper, and author George Watsky.
Ferdinand
2017
as Dos (voice)
Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with ...
Wonder
2017
as Mr. Browne
The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Tour de Pharmacy
2017
as Slim Robinson
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. ...
Growing Up Wild
2016
as Narrator
Life is an adventure - especially for a newborn animal who has so much to learn. "Growing Up Wild" takes audiences to the wildest corners of the plane...
Hamilton's America
2016
as Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilt...
Zootopia
2016
Music
Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it ...
live
2014
as self (voice)
A short, staged multimedia performance film for the hip hop act True Neutral Crew
Yoga Boner
2012
as Daveed
When Jelly Donut & Daveed Diggs are the only dudes in a class of beautiful yoga girls, they rise to the occasion.
Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent
2010
as Neil Davis
The band, Sexual Detergent, has been through a lot of ups and downs in its rise to the top of rock stardom, but their lowest point was when Neil Davis...
In the Blink of an Eye
N/A
An epic sci-fi drama exploring the history of the world and the nature of life, love, hope, and connection, doing so by focusing on three intersecting...
First Sight
N/A
A sci-fi romantic comedy about falling asleep to find the person of your dreams.
I Want Your Sex
N/A
When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy, his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to beco...
Their Town
N/A
When Abby’s boyfriend unexpectedly drops out of the high school play, she is forced to help outlier Matt step into the role opposite her. Over the cou...
Untitled Hitman Thriller
N/A
as Leslie
When his nephew Leslie, is implicated in the theft of the mob’s earnings, Morris gets a call from his old boss that forces him off the golf course and...
We All Die Young
N/A
Writer, Producer
A rapper in the midst of breaking big and undertaking the biggest live tour anyone has ever seen.
First Sight
N/A
Producer
A sci-fi romantic comedy about falling asleep to find the person of your dreams.