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Daveed Diggs Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 3, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Daveed Diggs is an American actor best known for playing Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton.

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Best Known For:The television show Hamilton
Breakthrough:Starred in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, winning a Tony Award in 2015

10 Quick Facts About Daveed Diggs

  • Full Name: Daveed Diggs
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Hamilton
  • Current Role: Actor, rapper, and producer
  • Date of Birth: January 24, 1982
  • Age: 44 years old
  • Place of Birth: Oakland, California
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Specialization: Actor, Musician / Singer, and Screenwriter
Daveed Diggs Photo, cast as Layton Well in the American drama series, Snowpiercer
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Daveed Diggs Age

Daveed Diggs is 44 years old. He was born on January 24, 1982, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Daveed Diggs Height

Daveed Diggs stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.

Daveed Diggs Weight

Daveed Diggs weighs around 80 kilograms. This is approximately 176 lbs.

Education

He attended Brown University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts.

  • Brown University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Theatre Arts
    • Period: 2004

Career & Work

Daveed Diggs' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Hamilton (Broadway).

Organization: Hamilton (Broadway)
Role: Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Period: 2015–2016
Details: New York, NY

Rise to Fame

Daveed Diggs rose to prominence for his role on the television show Hamilton.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Hamilton, Snowpiercer, and Blindspotting.

Television

  • TV Show: Hamilton (Lafayette/Jefferson, 2015) — Broadway and Disney+ release
  • TV Show: Snowpiercer (Andre Layton, 2020-2024)

Film

  • Film: Blindspotting (Collin / Writer / Producer, 2018)

Awards & Achievements

  • Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical — American Theatre Wing — Hamilton
  • Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album — The Recording Academy — Hamilton

Daveed Diggs Family & Relationships

  • Father: Duntis Diggs
  • Mother: Barbara Diggs

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Daveed Diggs
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Mixed

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 24, 1982
  • Age: 44
  • Birthday: January 24
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Place of Birth: Oakland, California

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 0 in
  • Weight: 8 kg
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Duntis Diggs
  • Mother: Barbara Diggs
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Emmy Raver-Lampman (Friend • Domestic Partner)
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda (Collaborator • Hamilton Creator)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daveeddiggs

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