Taye Diggs is an American actor best known for playing Winston Shakespeare in the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
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Best Known For:The film How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Breakthrough:Originated the role of Benny in the Broadway musical Rent and starred in the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Taye Diggs
- Full Name: Taye Diggs
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film How Stella Got Her Groove Back
- Date of Birth: January 2, 1971
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Walker Nathaniel Diggs
- Popular As: Scott Leo Diggs
Taye Diggs Age
Taye Diggs is 55 years old. He was born on January 2, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Taye Diggs Height
Taye Diggs stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Musical Theatre.
- Syracuse University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Musical Theatre
- Period: 1993
Rise to Fame
Taye Diggs rose to prominence for his role in the film Rent.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Rent, and Private Practice.
Television
- TV Show: Private Practice (Dr. Sam Bennett, 2007-2013)
- TV Show: All American (Billy Baker, 2018-2023)
Film
- Film: How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Winston Shakespeare, 1998)
- Film: Rent (Benjamin Coffin III, 2005)
Taye Diggs Family & Relationships
Taye Diggs is divorced. He has 1 child, Walker Nathaniel Diggs.
- Father: Andre Young
- Mother: Marcia Berry
- Children:
- Walker Nathaniel Diggs (2009)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Taye Diggs
- Popular As: Scott Leo Diggs
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 2, 1971
- Age: 55
- Birthday: January 2
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Andre Young
- Mother: Marcia Berry
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Walker Nathaniel Diggs
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Idina Menzel (Spouse • Ex-wife)
- Walker Nathaniel Diggs (Child • Son)
- Andre Young (Parent • Father)
- Marcia Berry (Parent • Mother)
