Biography
Taye Diggs (born Scott Leo Diggs, Taye comes from the playful pronunciation of Scotty as "Scottay") is an American theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his roles in the Broadway musicals Rent and Hedwig and the Angry Inch; the TV series Private Practice (2007-2013), Murder in the First (2014-2016), and All American (2018-2024); and the films How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), The Wood, The Best Man (both 1999), Brown Sugar, Chicago (both 2002), Malibu's Most Wanted, Basic (bot...
Known For
Complete Filmography

I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
2025
as Sam
When a big-city developer threatens a town holiday tradition, exes Liz and Sam must team up to stop him.

Both Eyes Open
2025
as Dr. Eric Murphy
Ally escapes an abusive relationship but hallucinates about her abuser. She receives cryptic messages suggesting he's nearby. As the messages intensif...

The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self
A group of male celebrities strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research in this daring two-hour...

Forever
2024
as Johnnie Taylor
When a veteran returns to his hometown, he unexpectedly falls head over heels for a local policewoman. He’s determined to win her heart… but to do so,...

Forever
2024
Executive Producer
When a veteran returns to his hometown, he unexpectedly falls head over heels for a local policewoman. He’s determined to win her heart… but to do so,...

Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy
2023
as Lance
Follows Lance, a prominent Atlanta businessman known for both revamping the city's 911 system and his proclivity for women. There are many theories an...

The Comeback
2023
as Jeff Murray
Jeff and Tisa Murray have decided to move their family back to their hometown of Atlanta when Tisa is offered her dream job. The dream becomes a hilar...

The Black Pack: Excellence
2022
as himself
Features special guests to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black excellence and culture with musical and dance performances.

Incarnation
2022
as Brad
Brad and Jess move to Los Angeles in search of a better life. When they stumble upon a hidden real estate gem, managed by the laid-back landlord Peter...

Incarnation
2022
Executive Producer
Brad and Jess move to Los Angeles in search of a better life. When they stumble upon a hidden real estate gem, managed by the laid-back landlord Peter...

The Black Pack: We Three Kings
2021
Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger bring holiday music -- both new and old -- to life on stage, providing a new spin on an old-fashioned Christmas.

The Black Pack: We Three Kings
2021
Executive Producer
Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger bring holiday music -- both new and old -- to life on stage, providing a new spin on an old-fashioned Christmas.

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
as Self
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.

Rent
2019
as Himself
The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.

River Runs Red
2018
as Charles Coleman, Sr.
When the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers and the system sets them free, a hardened veteran detective finds some incriminati...

Set It Up
2018
as Richard "Rick" Otis
Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.

Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017
as Self / Wise Man
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some h...

My Little Pony: The Movie
2017
as Capper (voice)
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unf...

'Til Death Do Us Part
2017
as Alex Stone
Michael and Madison Roland planned to spend the rest of their lives together, but Michael's controlling ways turn their perfect marriage into an abusi...

'Til Death Do Us Part
2017
Producer
Michael and Madison Roland planned to spend the rest of their lives together, but Michael's controlling ways turn their perfect marriage into an abusi...

Opening Night
2016
as Malcolm
A failed Broadway singer who now works as a production manager must save opening night on his new production by wrangling his eccentric cast and crew.

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015
as Self
Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play Elmo Says, Red Light Green Light, Freeze Dance, Pat-a...

Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
2015
as Rasta Cab Driver
A self-anointed 'renegade' male flight attendant must save the day when the airline he works for tries to eliminate flight attendants as a cost-cuttin...

The Trials of Cate McCall
2013
as Austin Moseley
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal ...

The Trials of Cate McCall
2013
as Austin Moseley (uncredited)
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal ...

The Best Man Holiday
2013
as Harper Stewart
When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances t...

Baggage Claim
2013
as Langston Hughes
Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore has yet to find a man with whom she wants to settle down. However, with h...

Between Us
2012
as Carlo
A New York couple and their Midwestern friends find that drastic changes have occurred in their respective lives since they last met.

Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony
2012
as Himself
The stage musical star, also known for her appearances in the popular TV show, 'Glee', captured live in performance in Toronto with the backing of the...

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
2011
as Vargus
Supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket and blue jeans.

Our Family Wedding
2010
as Whipped Friend
The weeks leading up to a young couple's wedding is comic and stressful, especially as their respective fathers try to lay to rest their feud.

Black Panther
2010
as Historical Panther #2
Black Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology, wits, and extraordinary fighting ability he must protect ...

Days of Wrath
2008
as Steve Lerato
The lives of rival gang members, a teacher, a TV news crew and other intertwine in the city of Los Angeles.

30 Days
2006
as Jamal Boy
Two star basketball players, Donnell, a black kid from the inner city high school, and Jason, a white kid from the affluent suburbs, are sentenced to ...

No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
2006
as Self
Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. Featuring director Chris Columbus, the entire cast,...

Rent
2005
as Benjamin Coffin III
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in late 1980s East Village, New York, USA. The film centers...

Slow Burn
2005
as Jeffrey Sykes
A district attorney (Ray Liotta) is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader (LL Cool J) and is, at the same time, being manipulated by an at...

Cake
2005
as Hemingway Jones
A travel writer improves her love life when she becomes an editor for her father's wedding magazine.
Celebrity Mix
2005
as Self (archive footage)
These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. Includes short films Lau...

Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative
2004
as Self
One of the biggest pop stars in the world, Britney Spears released this collection of 20 music videos to coincide with the unveiling of her greatest-h...

Drum
2004
as Henry Nxumalo
A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.

Abby Singer
2003
as Taye Diggs (uncredited)
Chronicles the life of Curtis Clemins, who is torn between the love of his life and accomplishing his dream. When hitting rock bottom during the Sunda...

Basic
2003
as Pike
When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations team of US Army Rangers recruits are on a routine jun...

Malibu's Most Wanted
2003
as Sean
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to ...

Chicago
2002
as Bandleader
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chic...

Equilibrium
2002
as Brandt
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A ...

Brown Sugar
2002
as Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis
Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-...

Just a Kiss
2002
as Andre
A group of thirtysomethings having problems with fidelity gets an opportunity to turn back the clock.
Media Whore
2002
as Himself
Meet Astrid. Proof that anyone can be on TV. Anyone.

New Best Friend
2002
as Artie Bonner
Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Classes begin and Alicia is paired with H...

The Way of the Gun
2000
as Jeffers
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and...

House on Haunted Hill
1999
as Eddie Baker
An amusement park mogul offers a random group of diverse people $1 million to spend the night in a decrepit former mental institution.

The Best Man
1999
as Harper Stewart
After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based ...

The Wood
1999
as Roland
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in th...

Go
1999
as Marcus
A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998
as Winston Shakespeare
Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten how to really li...

BFFs
N/A
Two best friends play practical jokes on each other until things get out of hand.
Another Man's Wife
N/A
as Brendan
A millionaire makes a shocking offer to a married couple in crisis, who are financially devastated and caring for a terminally ill parent. What begins...