Raised in Rochester, New York, Diggs received a BFA degree in musical theater from Syracuse University. He made his show business debut in the ensemble cast of the five-time Tony Award winning play "Carousel." Taye Diggs is the oldest of five. His two brothers are musicians, one sister is a dancer and the other is going to college to be a veterinarian.
Kevin Hill (2004): $80,000 per episode

Graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in musical theater Portrayed Benny, the evil landlord in the Tony Award winning stage production of "Rent" As of April, 2002 Taye is engaged to Broadway actress and singer Idina Menzel. Was called "Scottaye" by friends, then shortened his name to "Taye". Won the role of Winston Shakespeare in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back", even though the casting directors were searching for a tall black man with dreads. Was a cast member at Tokyo Disneyland before he got the job in "Rent". Has two younger brothers and two younger sisters Appeared on stage with his wife Idina Menzel in the shows: "Rent", "The Wild Party" and "Wicked". Married Idina Menzel at the same Jamacian resort that "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" was filmed. Shares a birthday with Brandon DeShazer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kate Bosworth, and Dax Shepard.