Trivia

Was called "Scottaye" by friends, then shortened his name to "Taye".

Portrayed Benny, the landlord and former friend of the main characters in the Tony Award winning stage production of "Rent," and repeated his role in the movie version, Rent (2005).

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 where How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) was filmed.

Was a cast member at Tokyo Disneyland before he got the job in "Rent".

His wife Idina Menzel gave birth to their first child, a boy named Walker Nathaniel Diggs, on September 3, 2009.

Graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in musical theater.

Won the role of "Winston Shakespeare" in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), even though the casting directors were searching for a tall black man with dreads.

Began career as a performer at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA.

Has two younger brothers and two younger sisters.

Attended Syracuse University with Vera Farmiga and Tom Everett Scott.

Taye and his wife, Idina Menzel, are expecting their first child, due later this year [March 31, 2009].

As of April, 2002 Taye is engaged to Broadway actress and singer Idina Menzel.

Starting December 25th, he will be appearing in the musical, Wicked, in New York. His appearance will run until mid January. (December 2003)

Friends with Taraji P. Henson, and Omar Epps.

He will play "Captain Richard Davenport" in the upcoming Second Stage Theatre Off-Broadway season opener, Charles Fuller's "A Soldier's Play". The play will premiere September 20, 2005. (September 2005)

Starring in Charles Fuller's "A Soldier's Play", at Second Stage Theater in New York City. The play will run through November 13th. (October 2005)