Taye Diggs | First Soap Opera: Guiding Light

Taye Diggs is an esteemed Broadway star, having performed on iconic musicals such as Chicago and Rent. However, one of his first TV appearances was in the soap opera Guiding Light in 1997. He was cast for the role of Adian “Sugar” Hill. About four years later, he would star in the acclaimed comedy series Ally McBeal. Critics gave his performances in the series credit, and he even received nominations for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Apart from his TV success, Diggs starred in films such as How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Equilibrium, among many others.

In recent years, Diggs is still going strong in the TV industry. Some of his recent shows include All-American, where he played Billy Baker, a recurring character for over 43 episodes. Moreover, Diggs also has an upcoming horror-thriller titled Mammon which is currently in its post-production stage.