8 Things You Didn’t Know About Daveed Diggs

Daveed Diggs is an American actor, rapper, and singer-songwriter who was born on January 24, 1982, in Oakland, California. The son of social worker Barbara and bus driver Dountes Diggs.

If you are getting curious to know more about this Daveed Diggs, then you may find these 8 unknown facts interesting

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Daveed Diggs

1. He’s In His Forties

He’s in his 40s. The great actor was born on January 24, 1982, and he was forty years old in 2022. He’s currently 41 years old and living his best life. He was born in Oakland, California, and grew up there with his mother and father.

2. Graduated From Brekely High School

Daveed moved East after graduating from Berkeley High School. He was a Brown University student. He earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from a top university. ^[1]

3. Part Of The Track Team At College

Daveed was a member of the track team at Brown while studying theatre arts. He holds the 110-meter hurdles school record. He received it during his second year in college. ^[2]

4. Winner Of Two Awards

He’s already won a Tony and a Grammy, and all he needs now are an Oscar and an Emmy. He won a Tony Award for his performance in Hamilton as best actor. He also won a Grammy for the same show’s musical album. ^[3]

5. Dating Emmy Raver-Lampman

He met a gorgeous woman on Broadway while they were both performing in Hamilton, and they’ve been dating since 2015. Emmy Raver-Lampman is her name, and they are quite happy. They want to keep things secret, which works for them. ^[4]

6. His Childhood Was Not A Lavish One

Daveed’s childhood was not luxurious. His mother worked in social services. His father was a bus driver. But they were always content in their home. He had all he needed and a lot of what he desired, and everything was fine. He recalls being a happy child at home.

7. He’s A Little Bit Weirdo

He defines himself as a bit of a crazy, and that is what makes him happy. Of course, we’re all weird in our own way. Diggs is different in that he embraces his weirdness. Many people want to be like everyone else while ignoring their own uniqueness. 

8. Since 2006 He’s in Entertaintment Industry

Daveed has worked on theatre, cinema, television, and music. He’s been in two or three rap groups and has a rather good filmography, demonstrating that he’s made the most of his time in the spotlight.