Best known as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton (Disney+ / Broadway), as the voice of Polo in Central Park, and as Daryl Freeman in Black-ish.
Films
- The AbandonedLieutenant Mark Pearson2022
- The Starling GirlOwen2023
- The Little MermaidSebastian (voice)2023
- SoulPaul (voice)2020
- HamiltonMarquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson2020
- The LandTroy Simpson2019
- Velvet BuzzsawDamrish2019
- WonderMr. Davenport2017
- FerdinandDos (voice)2017
TV shows
- Central ParkPolo (voice)2020–2022
- BlindspottingDarryl / Various (also executive producer)2021–2023
- black-ishDaryl Freeman (recurring)2017–2022
- ExtrapolationsMack Chipley (1 episode)2023
- UncoupledJames (1 episode)2022
- Madam SecretaryDavid (recurring)2017–2019
- Law & Order: SVUDerek (1 episode)2016
- Stars in the HouseHimself (2 episodes)2020
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About Daveed Diggs
Daveed Diggs is an American actor, rapper, and singer who rose to prominence originating the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway musical Hamilton, for which he won a Tony Award. He has since built a successful screen career in both film and television, often in comedic and dramatic roles, and is also a member of the experimental hip-hop group Clipping.
FAQs
What is Daveed Diggs best known for?
He is best known for originating the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, and for his voice role as Polo in the animated series Central Park.
Did Daveed Diggs win a Tony Award?
Yes, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 2016 for his performance in Hamilton.
Is Daveed Diggs also a musician?
Yes, he is the lead vocalist of the experimental hip-hop group Clipping., and has released solo music. He also rapped in Hamilton.
What film did Daveed Diggs appear in based on his own television series?
He co-wrote and starred in the film Blindspotting (2018), which was later adapted into a TV series of the same name that he executive produced and appeared in.
Does Daveed Diggs do voice work?
Yes, he has voiced characters in several animated projects, including Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), Paul in Pixar’s Soul (2020), and the cat Polo in Apple TV+’s Central Park.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026