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Taye Diggs on "Private Practice"
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Taye Diggs stars as Jackson on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off, "Private Practice."

An established star of film, television and theatre, Taye Diggs made his feature film debut starring opposite Angela Bassett in the box office hit, "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," and since then has turned heads in every role he has chosen.

Taye Diggs was last seen in the feature film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rent." Taye Diggs, who was part of the original Broadway cast, joined Idina Menzel, Rosario Dawson, Jesse Martin and Adam Pascal in the film.

In 2005 Taye Diggs received rave reviews for his portrayal of Captain Davenport in the Second Stage Theatre production of "A Soldier's Play." Taye Diggs' performance earned a nomination for Distinguished Performance from the Drama League Awards. During that same year Taye Diggs starred in his television series debut in "Kevin Hill." Having also served as a producer on the show, Taye Diggs received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. Taye Diggs has created memorable characters in multiple guest appearances on hit television shows, including "Ally McBeal," "Will & Grace," "Ed," "The West Wing," "New York Undercover" and "Law & Order."

directed by Rob Marshall and starring Rene Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The cast was honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Performance. Taye Diggs also starred in The following year Taye Diggs starred in John McTiernan's military thriller In 2002 Taye Diggsreturned to his musical theater roots in the Academy Award-winning film "Chicago,""Brown Sugar," opposite Sanaa Lathan, Queen Latifah and Mos Def, as well as the futuristic thriller "Equilibrium.""Basic," opposite Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta.

In 2000 Taye Diggs appeared in "The Way of the Gun," opposite Benicio Del Toro and James Caan, and in 1999 in "The Wood," for director Rick Famuyiwa, as well as the romantic comedy "The Best Man," co-starring Nia Long and Morris Chestnut. That performance garnered Taye Diggs an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture. Other film roles for Taye Diggs include "Just a Kiss," co-starring Marisa Tomei and Kyra Sedgwick, "The House on Haunted Hill," "Go," directed by Doug Liman and also starring Katie Holmes and Timothy Olyphant, "Drum," "Cake" and "Malibu's Most Wanted."

Taye Diggs' success on stage has also continued. Taye Diggs appeared on Broadway filling in as Fiyero in the Tony Award-nominated musical "Wicked," and as Billy Flynn in the hit musical "Chicago." Previously Taye Diggs starred in the Manhattan Theater Club's "The Wild Party," which was the winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical. Taye Diggs' musical talents were first recognized in Broadway's critically acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Rent," with his role as Benny the landlord. Taye Diggs' first job out of college, in 1994, was a coveted role in the ensemble cast of the five-time Tony Award-winning play, "Carousel."

Born in New Jersey, Taye Diggs grew up in Rochester, New York, attending High School of the Arts. Taye Diggs received his BFA degree from Syracuse University, where he studied theater and was discovered by an agent while performing in a showcase during his senior year in college.

Taye Diggs resides in New York with his wife, actress Idina Menzel.






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Age: 39 years old
Birthday: January 2, 1971
Height: 5' 10"
Full Name / Real Name: Scott L. Diggs
Birthplace: New Jersey
Current Residence: New York, NY
Wife: Idina Menzel




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March 21, 2010
RT @sharneezoll: So I just read ab Taye Diggs tellin Ellen he calls his baby boy "Swirl" b/c he is mixed! UMMM Taye ur an IDIOT!!!
5 hours ago
So I just read ab Taye Diggs tellin Ellen he calls his baby boy "Swirl" b/c he is mixed! UMMM Taye ur an IDIOT!!!
5 hours ago
Cameos by taye diggs and Charlie Murphy were well pleasent surprises
6 hours ago
Wow, Will on Taye action? LOL RT @erin332: @waskew would enjoy spoonage with Taye Diggs
6 hours ago
Taye Diggs just knew he was singing in Rent!lol
11 hours ago
Came to the conclusion: @GospelSavesEric is a mix b/t Vin Diesel, Taye Diggs, and Screech from SBTB.
12 hours ago
I'm in love with Taye Diggs and Meryl Streep ♥
13 hours ago
RT @erin332: @waskew would enjoy spoonage with Taye Diggs
13 hours ago
@waskew would enjoy spoonage with Taye Diggs
13 hours ago
Taye Diggs nude scene in what movie?
13 hours ago
"we need a bottle of your finest champagne. 'cause we're celebrating. what are we celebrating? *ting ting* MY DIVORCE!" I love Taye Diggs.
13 hours ago
@MikedelFierro haha maybe? Idk tho cuz Taye Diggs is lookin mighty FINE right now!!! Mmmmm ... LoL!
14 hours ago
Taye diggs could sing "I used to love H.E.R." With me annnyyytimmmee
14 hours ago
@jaszygyrl Um... I'll let you have Taye Diggs and 3 of the models for Models Inc.. #imaginaryboyfriendtrade
14 hours ago
Like too days ago I met Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel. At the sesame street set, there were so nice :)
14 hours ago
Brown Sugar woulda been soooo much beter minus Taye Diggs
15 hours ago
 
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