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 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
