Name: Taye Diggs
Date of Birth: 2 January 1971 Graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in musical theater. Portrayed Benny, the evil landlord in the Tony Award winning stage production of "Rent" As of April, 2002 Taye is engaged to Broadway actress and singer Idina Menzel. Was called "Scottaye" by friends, then shortened his name to "Taye". Won the role of "Winston Shakespeare" in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), even though the casting directors were searching for a tall black man with dreads. Was a cast member at Tokyo Disneyland before he got the job in "Rent". ... Has two younger brothers and two younger sisters. Appeared on stage with his wife Idina Menzel in the shows: "Rent," "The Wild Party," and "Wicked.". Married Idina Menzel at the same Jamacian resort where How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) was filmed. Shares a birthday with Brandon DeShazer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kate Bosworth, and Dax Shepard. Began career as a performer at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. Taye and his wife, Idina Menzel, are expecting their first child, due later this year [March 31, 2009]. Read more Taye Diggs movies (actor)Taye Diggs tv shows (actor)User Comments |
