Daveed Diggs
Born in Oakland in 1982, Daveed Diggs broke through on Broadway originating the dual roles of Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton (2015), for which he won a Tony and shared a Grammy. On screen he starred in and co-wrote the acclaimed Oakland-set drama Blindspotting (2018) with Rafael Casal, and reprised the role in the Starz TV spinoff (2021). He led the post-apocalyptic TNT series Snowpiercer (2020) across four seasons as train engineer Andre Layton. He also fronts the experimental hip-hop trio clipping., and has become one of the most distinctive artist-actors of his generation.
Daveed Diggs
18 Movies
21 Series
Born in Oakland in 1982, Daveed Diggs broke through on Broadway originating the dual roles of Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton (2015), for which he won a Tony and shared a Grammy. On screen he starred in and co-wrote the acclaimed Oakland-set drama Blindspotting (2018) with Rafael Casal, and reprised the role in the Starz TV spinoff (2021). He led the post-apocalyptic TNT series Snowpiercer (2020) across four seasons as train engineer Andre Layton. He also fronts the experimental hip-hop trio clipping., and has become one of the most distinctive artist-actors of his generation.
Movies
Plays Vikktor
I Want Your Sex
2026
Plays Paul (voice)
Soul
2020
Plays Mr. Browne
Wonder
2017
Plays Sebastian (voice)
The Little Mermaid
2023
Plays Adult Elwood
Nickel Boys
2024
Plays Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
DC League of Super-Pets
2022
Plays Dos (voice)
Ferdinand
2017
Plays Spruce (voice)
Trolls Band Together
2023
Plays Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Hamilton
2025
Plays Greg
In the Blink of an Eye
2026
Plays Josh
Couples Weekend
2026
Plays Damrish
Velvet Buzzsaw
2019
Writer
Plays Collin
Blindspotting
2018
Plays Ben
The Starling
2021
TV Shows
Plays Andre Layton
Snowpiercer
2020
Plays Helen (voice)
Central Park
2020
Plays Commander Tysess (voice)
Star Trek: Prodigy
2021
Plays Johan Johnson
black-ish
2014
Plays Narrator (voice)
The Crossover
2023
Plays Tunde
Undone
2019
Director
Plays Hobbes
Hobbes & Me
2014
Plays Aaron / Oh Father
The Boys
2019
Plays Norath Kev (voice)
Star Wars Resistance
2018
Plays Perry
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
Plays Frederick Douglass
The Good Lord Bird
2020
Plays Carrots (voice)
Krapopolis
2023
Plays Rat King (voice)
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
2023
Plays Crux (voice)
Star Wars: Visions
2021
Plays Mac Etcetera
The Mayor
2017
Plays Mouse (voice)
Green Eggs and Ham
2019
Plays Douglas (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Theo / Council Member #2 (voice)
INVINCIBLE
2021
Plays Mr. Noodle's Brother
Sesame Street
1969
Plays Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr. (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Skeletom (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Latest Trailers
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I Want Your Sex
Full Filmography
I Want Your Sex
Vikktor
2026
Film
Magic Hour
Charlie
2026
Film
Couples Weekend
Josh
2026
Film
In the Blink of an Eye
Greg
2026
Film
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Rat King (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–2025
TV
Hamilton
Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
2025
Film
Krapopolis
Carrots (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–2024
TV
Nickel Boys
Adult Elwood
2024
Film
Star Wars: Visions
Crux (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daveed Diggs and where are they from?
Daveed Diggs is 44 years old, born on January 24, 1982 in Oakland, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Daveed Diggs?
Daveed Diggs is best known for roles in Soul, Wonder, The Little Mermaid.
How many movies has Daveed Diggs been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Daveed Diggs has appeared in 16 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Daveed Diggs's first movie?
The career of Daveed Diggs began with Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent (2010).
What is Daveed Diggs's most recent movie or series?
Daveed Diggs's most recent release is I Want Your Sex, which premiered on July 29, 2026.
What TV shows has Daveed Diggs appeared in?
On television, Daveed Diggs has appeared in The Boys, INVINCIBLE, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, BoJack Horseman.
Does Daveed Diggs have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Daveed Diggs's upcoming work includes: The Saviors (2027).
Daveed Diggs
1982-01-24 · Oakland, California, USA
Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group clipping., and in 2015 originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won both a Grammy Award and Tony Award. Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017) and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019). Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting, which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer.