Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

1971-01-02 Newark, New Jersey, USA 58 Credits

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...

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I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day

I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day

2025

as Sam

Acting

When a big-city developer threatens a town holiday tradition, exes Liz and Sam must team up to stop him.

Both Eyes Open

Both Eyes Open

2025

as Dr. Eric Murphy

6.5
Acting

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

The Real Full Monty

2024

as Self

5.5
Acting

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

Forever

2024

as Johnnie Taylor

8.0
Acting

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

Forever

2024

Executive Producer

8.0
Producing

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

Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy

2023

as Lance

Acting

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

The Comeback

2023

as Jeff Murray

3.5
Acting

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

The Black Pack: Excellence

2022

as himself

Acting

Features special guests to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black excellence and culture with musical and dance performances.

Incarnation

Incarnation

2022

as Brad

4.0
Acting

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

Incarnation

2022

Executive Producer

4.0
Producing

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

The Black Pack: We Three Kings

2021

Acting

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

The Black Pack: We Three Kings

2021

Executive Producer

Producing

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

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019

as Self

5.3
Acting

Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.

Rent

Rent

2019

as Himself

6.7
Acting

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

River Runs Red

River Runs Red

2018

as Charles Coleman, Sr.

5.3
Acting

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

Set It Up

2018

as Richard "Rick" Otis

6.9
Acting

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

Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special

2017

as Self / Wise Man

8.4
Acting

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

My Little Pony: The Movie

2017

as Capper (voice)

7.3
Acting

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

'Til Death Do Us Part

2017

as Alex Stone

5.9
Acting

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

'Til Death Do Us Part

2017

Producer

5.9
Producing

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

Opening Night

2016

as Malcolm

5.8
Acting

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!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015

as Self

Acting

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

Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant

2015

as Rasta Cab Driver

4.7
Acting

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

The Trials of Cate McCall

2013

as Austin Moseley

6.3
Acting

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

The Trials of Cate McCall

2013

as Austin Moseley (uncredited)

6.3
Acting

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

The Best Man Holiday

2013

as Harper Stewart

6.5
Acting

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

Baggage Claim

2013

as Langston Hughes

5.3
Acting

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

Between Us

2012

as Carlo

5.2
Acting

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

Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony

2012

as Himself

Acting

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

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night

2011

as Vargus

4.7
Acting

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

Our Family Wedding

2010

as Whipped Friend

5.6
Acting

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

Black Panther

2010

as Historical Panther #2

6.1
Acting

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

Days of Wrath

2008

as Steve Lerato

5.5
Acting

The lives of rival gang members, a teacher, a TV news crew and other intertwine in the city of Los Angeles.

30 Days

30 Days

2006

as Jamal Boy

1.0
Acting

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'

No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'

2006

as Self

8.1
Acting

Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. Featuring director Chris Columbus, the entire cast,...

Rent

Rent

2005

as Benjamin Coffin III

6.8
Acting

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

Slow Burn

2005

as Jeffrey Sykes

5.3
Acting

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

Cake

2005

as Hemingway Jones

4.8
Acting

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)

Acting

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

Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative

2004

as Self

6.9
Acting

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

Drum

2004

as Henry Nxumalo

5.2
Acting

A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.

Abby Singer

Abby Singer

2003

as Taye Diggs (uncredited)

6.3
Acting

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

Basic

2003

as Pike

6.5
Acting

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

Malibu's Most Wanted

2003

as Sean

5.1
Acting

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

Chicago

2002

as Bandleader

7.1
Acting

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

Equilibrium

2002

as Brandt

7.0
Acting

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

Brown Sugar

2002

as Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis

6.7
Acting

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

Just a Kiss

2002

as Andre

4.2
Acting

A group of thirtysomethings having problems with fidelity gets an opportunity to turn back the clock.

Media Whore

2002

as Himself

1.0
Acting

Meet Astrid. Proof that anyone can be on TV. Anyone.

New Best Friend

New Best Friend

2002

as Artie Bonner

4.9
Acting

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

The Way of the Gun

2000

as Jeffers

6.3
Acting

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

House on Haunted Hill

1999

as Eddie Baker

5.6
Acting

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

The Best Man

1999

as Harper Stewart

6.6
Acting

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

The Wood

1999

as Roland

6.7
Acting

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

Go

1999

as Marcus

7.0
Acting

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

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

1998

as Winston Shakespeare

5.8
Acting

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

BFFs

N/A

Acting

Two best friends play practical jokes on each other until things get out of hand.

Another Man's Wife

N/A

as Brendan

Acting

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...