Daveed Diggs
Also Known As: Daveed Daniele Diggs, 戴維德·迪格斯, 다비드 딕스
Biography: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USA
Birthday: January 24, 1982
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Gender: Male
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In the Blink of an Eye
Overview: An epic sci-fi drama exploring the history of the world and the nature of life, love, hope, and connection, doing so by focusing on three intersecting storylines.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: en
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Trolls Band Together
Overview: When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
Genres: Animation Family Music Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-12
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Deathbomb Showcase: Global
Overview: A concert film organized by the Deathbomb Arc label during the lockdowns featuring: Miguel Mendez, SHADI, OHYUNG, The Holy Circle, J Fisher, Dis Fantasy, George Chen, Chaki, Rhys Langston, Books on Tape, Slowcoach, Cooling Prongs, O.L.I.V.I.A., SARN, clipping. + Christopher Fleeger, Scott Thiessen, White Boy Scream, Lauren Bousfield, Dos Monos, and Jonathan Snipes
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-22
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live
Overview: A short, staged multimedia performance film for the hip hop act True Neutral Crew
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-04
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DC League of Super-Pets
Overview: When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.
Genres: Animation Action Family Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-07-27
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Living Worlds
Overview: What forms might life take in the Solar System and beyond? In the Academy's newest original planetarium show, see how a deeper understanding of Earth might help us locate other living worlds, light years away.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-01
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Magic Hour
Overview: Erin and Charlie escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship.
Genres: Drama Mystery Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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Nickel Boys
Overview: Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-13
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A Tree Fell in the Woods
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Original Language: en
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Ferdinand
Overview: Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, but one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. Based on the classic 1936 children's book by Munro Leaf.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-09
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Tour de Pharmacy
Overview: A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-07-08
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Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Overview: It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history to create the biggest show in America…and are getting ready to conquer the world. Featuring interviews with Miranda, as well as the cast and crew of Hamilton.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-09
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Blindspotting
Overview: Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-07-20
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x Infinity
Overview: Visual album that consists of all the videos for the 18 track album, x Infinity, by spoken word artist, rapper, and author George Watsky.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-02
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Velvet Buzzsaw
Overview: Big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce. After a series of paintings by an unknown artist are discovered, a supernatural force enacts revenge on those who have allowed their greed to get in the way of art.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-01
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Growing Up Wild
Overview: Life is an adventure - especially for a newborn animal who has so much to learn. "Growing Up Wild" takes audiences to the wildest corners of the planet to tell the tales of five courageous animals as they tackle the very first challenges of their young lives. With a little guidance from sage family members, each must figure out how and where to find food, while learning to recognize the very real threat of danger. From their first steps of exploring their world to their final steps into independence, "Growing Up Wild" reveals the triumphs and setbacks of five young lives in which instinct, parental lessons, and trial & error ultimately define their destinies. Featuring the stunning imagery and iconic storytelling that makes Disneynature's big-screen adventures an inspiring movie-going experience, "Growing Up Wild", brings home a special look at how similar and different these young lives can be. - Written by (C) 2016 Disney Enterprises
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-08
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Do or Die
Overview: The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervin was averaging 26.8 points per game. High-flying Denver showman David Thompson was at 26.6. Thompson had the greatest game of his career, shattering Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a quarter. When Gervin took the court later in the day, he knew that he had to respond with a masterpiece of his own—or else risk losing the crown.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-18
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Hamilton
Overview: Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-03
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First Sight
Overview: A sci-fi romantic comedy about falling asleep to find the person of your dreams.
Genres: Science Fiction Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
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Wonder
Overview: The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-13
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The Starling
Overview: A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-17
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Soul
Overview: Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-25
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The Little Mermaid
Overview: The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Genres: Adventure Family Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-18
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Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
Overview: An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast members of the original Broadway production. A Harvard Historian also shares insight on the historical relevance and accuracy of the production.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-10
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Hamilton's America
Overview: This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-01
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Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent
Overview: The band, Sexual Detergent, has been through a lot of ups and downs in its rise to the top of rock stardom, but their lowest point was when Neil Davis, its former front man, almost destroyed the dream. This episode of 'Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sexual Detergent,' delves into what really happened, including exclusive interviews with Neil Davis, and the people who witnessed these tragic events firsthand.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-17
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Yoga Boner
Overview: When Jelly Donut & Daveed Diggs are the only dudes in a class of beautiful yoga girls, they rise to the occasion.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-19
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The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Overview: Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones and director Thomas Kail. Hosted by The Undefeated’s Kelley Carter, this special was done in promotion of Hamilton.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-03
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Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting
Overview: Illustrates and explains how the 2018 film Blindspotting was created. Features interviews with all involved in the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-20
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clipping. live for no audience during a global pandemic
Overview: In this pandemic-era concert film, clipping. (aka Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes) perform a collection of their greatest hits, as well as numerous tracks off their acclaimed 2020 album, Visions of Bodies Being Burned. Due to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, this concert was performed for no audience at Coaxial Arts in Los Angeles, California.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-01-27
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I Want Your Sex
Overview: When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy, his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
Genres: Drama Thriller Comedy
Original Language: en
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Their Town
Overview: When Abby’s boyfriend unexpectedly drops out of the high school play, she is forced to help outlier Matt step into the role opposite her. Over the course of a long night wandering their small town, the two examine their futures and unearth surprises from their past.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
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Untitled Hitman Thriller
Overview: When his nephew Leslie, is implicated in the theft of the mob’s earnings, Morris gets a call from his old boss that forces him off the golf course and back into action to negotiate one last job: he’s got the weekend to to help the kid recover the stolen money or put a bullet in him. Complicating things is the fact that Leslie has a baby on the way.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
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