Taye Diggs Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Taye Diggs Quick Info
Height	5 ft 10 in
Weight	83 kg
Date of Birth	January 2, 1971
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Born Name

Scott Leo Diggs

Nick Name

Taye

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Nationality

Education

Taye Diggs studied at the Allendale Columbia School and School of Arts in Rochester.

Later, he got admission at the Syracuse University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater.

Occupation

Actor, singer

Family

Father – Andre Young (Visual Artist)
Mother – Marcia Berry (Teacher)
Siblings – Gabriel Diggs (Younger Brother), Michael Diggs (Younger Brother), Shalom Diggs (Younger Sister), Christian Diggs (Younger Sister)
Others – Jeffries Diggs (Stepfather)

Manager

Authentic Talent and Literary Management

Genre

Broadway, play

Instruments

Vocals

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

83 kg or 183 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Taye Diggs has dated –

Idina Menzel (1996-2013) – Taye Diggs started dating with actress Idina after having first met her while working in an original production of the Broadway musical Rent in 1996. In 2003, they got married. In 2009, they welcomed a son, Walker. However, about 4 years later, they were at the end of their marriage. The split was amicable and they decided to raise their son together.
Amanza Smith Brown (2014-2018) – About 4 months after his separation from Idina Menzel, Taye started going out with model Amanza Smith Brown. Their first public sighting came in April in a swanky restaurant in West Hollywood. They made their relationship public by walking the red carpet together at the BET Awards in June.

Taye Diggs and Amanza Smith Brown at the 2015 Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party — Taye Diggs and Amanza Smith Brown at the 2015 Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party

Race / Ethnicity

Black

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Muscular body
Bald

Brand Endorsements

Taye Diggs has been featured in print ads for

2001 winter collection of GAP
America’s Milk Processors’ “Got Milk?”

He has starred in the TV adverts for

Propel Fitness Water
Kellogg’s

Best Known For

Having starred in a successful Broadway production such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Being cast in the role of Terry English in TV series, Murder in the First.

As a Singer

He has done singing work for various Broadway plays.

First Film

He debuted with 1998 rom-com film How Stella Got Her Groove Back for his role as Winston Shakespeare.

First TV Show

In 1996, Diggs guest appeared in the role of Stephon in FOX police drama New York Undercover.

Personal Trainer

Due to his busy schedule, Taye Diggs is able to hit the gym only 3 times a week and does his exercises within 45 minutes each day.

To get the most out of his limited time period workout, he goes for circuit training sessions that are a mixture of cardio, strength training and boxing style drills. In case, he has some time on his hands, he tries to get more cardio work done.

Regarding diet, his diet plan is like –

Breakfast – A green protein-rich smoothie.
Lunch – Grilled chicken
Dinner – Salad is the preference.

In case, he feels hungry in between meals, he likes to munch on healthy nuts. However, he is not prepared to forsake his favorite wine for the sake of his health and his buff physique.

Taye Diggs Favorite Things

Food – Soul Food
Style Icons – Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole, Sidney Poitier
Guilty Pleasure – The Bachelorette
Movie – Pretty Woman (1990)

Source – Twitter, InStyle, US Magazine

Taye Diggs at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Taye Diggs Facts

If he hadn’t become an actor, he would have loved to become a teacher as he loves to interact with young people.
As a token of respect for his mother, he has got her initials MB (for Marcia Berry) tattooed on his left shoulder.
He has derived his name Taye from Scottaye, which was the nickname used by his friends while growing up.
His career got a start after he was spotted by a talent agent while participating in a showcase in his senior year at the Syracuse University.
After graduating from college, he shifted to Japan, where he performed at the Tokyo Disneyland for several months.
In 2015, he published two children books – Chocolate Me and Mixed Me!, which was published by FSG and illustrated by Shane W. Evans.
He doesn’t like the smell of beets.