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Daveed Diggs            

Tony Award-winning actor, Grammy-winning singer, Creator of "Blindspotting"

Daveed Diggs is an American actor, rapper, and singer, widely acclaimed for his Tony and Grammy Award-winning performance in the Broadway hit "Hamilton," where he originated the roles of both Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. His portrayal in "Hamilton" also earned him an Emmy nomination and his performance was featured in the "Hamilton" movie streaming on Disney+.

Since leaving "Hamilton" in 2016, Diggs continued to expand his career with notable roles across various media. He co-starred in films including "Wonder," "Velvet Buzzsaw," and Rob Marshall’s live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." He also appeared in a range of television series such as "Black-ish," TNT’s "Snowpiercer," and Apple’s anthology series "Extrapolations." Diggs wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film "Blindspotting," which earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead. He further developed "Blindspotting" into a television series for Starz, where he served as a creator, writer, executive producer, and guest star. The series received critical acclaim, including a Gotham Award Nomination and an Indie Spirit Award Nomination for “Breakthrough Series - Short Format.”

In addition to his film and television work, Diggs has made significant contributions to theater and music. He returned to the stage in The Public Theater’s production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ "White Noise." As a musician, he is the main vocalist of the Los Angeles-based experimental hip-hop group ‘clipping.’ The group has produced several albums, including their Hugo Award-nominated sophomore album, "Splendor & Misery." Diggs has also lent his voice to numerous animated series, including Apple’s "Central Park" and Netflix’s "Green Eggs and Ham."

Diggs's diverse talents also extend to writing and producing music for television and other projects, exemplified by his collaboration with Disney to create “Puppy for Hanukkah.” His multifaceted career not only highlights his skills as an actor and producer but also underlines his profound impact on both the entertainment and music industries.

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Hamilton's Daveed Diggs Can't Believe His Own Story | TIME
Tony-nominated actor Daveed Diggs of Hamilton never saw his legacy shaping up this way.
Hamilton's Daveed Diggs: From Sleeping on Subway to Tony Award ...
"This could go away tomorrow and I could go right back to eating ramen and couch surfing," Daveed Diggs tells PEOPLE.
Daveed Diggs of 'Hamilton' Off Script: Thomas Jefferson, Dance ...
Off Script: Daveed Diggs Talks Thomas Jefferson, 'Hamilton' Dance Parties ... A video posted by Daveed Diggs (@daveeddiggs) on May 3, 2016 at 8:46am PDT.
How Daveed Diggs of 'Hamilton' Spends His Sundays - The New ...
Daveed Diggs, 34, with his dog, Soccer, in their neighborhood of Washington Heights. Mr. Diggs was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of the Marquis ...
Daveed Diggs Profile – The Hamilton Star Is the Most Charismatic ...
I watched an amazing fight yesterday between these kids across the street from my house." Daveed Diggs puts down his fork so he can use his hands to ...

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