Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs
jmaclover
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#0Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:25pm
Seriously not sure where this goes - it's about Bway, but it's not about a show.....
Anyway, this is for Taye Diggs, the man behind the green girl. He is such a versatile actor, it's hard to believe he hasn't yet garnered a Tony or Oscar. I thought we should spend more time talking about this TV/Hollywood/Broadway actor...
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#1re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:36pm
This is not to dismiss him in any way, but he's only originated two roles on broadway, and while he's been in roughly two dozen films, most of them were...well...unremarkable.So it's not so hard for me to believe he hasn't won a Tony or Oscar yet.
That being said, I do think he's talented(and certainly VERY attractive),and the odds look good for him to be an award winner someday.
#2re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:38pm
I agree Mr. Diggs has talent but he hasn't really given himself much of a chance for a Tony or Oscar.
His only original Broadway role was in "Rent" and he was snubbed, mostly because other members in that cast had showier roles. If he wants a Tony, maybe he should originate a role in a Broadway show (he'd be great in the long anticipated Dreamgirls revival. He'd also be great in "Golden Boy" which he dropped out of at Encores a few years ago)
As for his Oscar nomination, perhaps "How Stella Got her Groove Back" and "House on Haunted Hill" don't really scream Oscar Nom. Choice in roles is probably his main folly...
He's great on "Kevin Hill", but UPN doesn't tend to ever interest the Emmy voters. Maybe a Golden Globe, they're less picky. Kidding...I love Taye Diggs, would just like to see him in more serious or interesting material.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#3re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:49pm
He actually did originate another role on Broadway...in the revival of Carousel,he's credited as 'policeman'.
#4re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:52pmI doubt that the producers of Carousel submitted Mr. Digg's name at Tony Nomination time.
#5re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:54pmI don't think he's that talented and the problem has only been exacerbated by his choice of roles. Did anybody see him in Brown Sugar? To me, he always seems like he's pretty much Taye Diggs in every role. "Kevin Hill" isn't that original or interesting even though it's gotten a lot of great ratings. Taye's best bet at winning any award would probably be a Tony, but I can think of dozens of people that should get a Tony, Em, and Oscar long before him.
jmaclover
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#6re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 12:54pmI just meant that I am suprised he hasn't done a role worthy of a Tony - it seems weird to me. Like he's holding back or something. Maybe the Rent movie will win him something - though I highly doubt it.
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
jmaclover
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#8re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 1:28pmYes, he is indeed.
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
FabalaCohen
Broadway Star Joined: 10/30/04
#9re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 3:12pm
lover, thanks from brightening my day with this...mm...
Let's hope that he gets an Emmy nom for Kevin Hill this year. YAY! I finally get to watch the whole episodes now! Activities Board is finished for the semester!
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BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#10re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 3:18pmHe's definitely a really talented guy, but as already stated, I think he needs roles that allow him to flex his muscles more. His acting muscles, that is, lol.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#11re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 3:19pm
hey thetruth,
I agree Taye seems to play the same roles,but being a character actor doesn't necessarily make you bad or untalented-look at Austin Pendleton, Oliver Platt ,John Lithgow,or even Joel Grey(jesus,did I spell that right?).
You play to your strengths....
#12re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 6:14pmi really like him on kevin hill but i have a feeling it will just end up being cancelled.
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bronxboundexpress
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/15/04
#13re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 6:25pmYou're seriously surprised he has not won an Oscar? LMAO!!! LOL!!! That is rediculous!! Do you know what the Oscars are? He was in How Sella Got Her Groove Back for cryin out loud. See, this is when I think of people that don't know the difference between the Broadway world and the normal world!!
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#14re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 7:57pm
How does one "originate" a role in a role in a re-mounting of Carousel?
Original is when NO ONE has ever done it before
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#15re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/6/04 at 11:43pmghostlight, I agree that being a character actor isn't a bad thing if you actually play the role. He just doesn't do it for me and I've seen most of his movies/TV shows. The best role I saw him in was the movie The Best Man and I think that had to do more with me liking the movie than him.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#16re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/7/04 at 1:18am
thetruth,
I do agree with you-I don't really sense any there there.But maybe he'll get better advice,make some better choices...stranger things have happened....and while I wish the Tonys & the Oscars were about being the best,we all know they're a popularity contest.
theatrediva,sorry I misspoke-english is such an imprecise language-what I meant to say was Taye was an "original" cast member in the revival of Carousel,and as such,would have been eligible for a Tony had the role been of any importance.If Taye had left the show,the person who stepped into his role is designated a "replacement".All better now?
Musetta1957
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/03
#17re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/7/04 at 5:36amGhostlight, lemme guess -- your space bar is in pristine condition.
LilElphaba
Broadway Star Joined: 10/20/04
#18re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/7/04 at 3:21pm
HE'S HOT!! lol! All my friends who love him thought i was lucky to get to hug his wife so they were all over the jacket I wore because they thought-Since idina hugged it, and he hugged Idina....lol i know they're weird. But i think he should win a Tony, he definatly deserves it.
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I LOVE SHOSHANA BEAN.
Updated On: 12/7/04 at 03:21 PM
jmaclover
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#19re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/7/04 at 3:22pmWell, that was the end of this thread!
"I've often said I should put sweets in my chair - they'd spend less time on my a** that way....." ~F.W.B.
#20re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/7/04 at 3:26pmJmac, you're not really having the thread luck, are you?
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#21re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/18/04 at 12:34pmoh c'mon guys! wyh hasn't this thread been bumped up? I mezn for god's sake, as Idina would say, haven't you seen his chocolately chest? =)
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LilElphaba
Broadway Star Joined: 10/20/04
#22re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/18/04 at 12:36pmHES THE HOTTEST PERSON EVER!!!!!!!!!!! lol yeah his "chocolatey chest" that was funny.--Idina is so lucky haha
I LOVE SHOSHANA BEAN.
Updated On: 12/18/04 at 12:36 PM
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#24re: Taye Diggs
Posted: 12/18/04 at 2:18pmThe show is a kinda funding boondoggle that is too hard to explain. It will run 3 seasons & when the funding goes -so will Kevin Hill. But yes he is Purty!
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