Why Did Taye Diggs Leave Ally McBeal? Why Did Taye Diggs Change His Name?
by Ashnath
Updated Feb 21, 2023
Who Is Taye Diggs?
Taye Diggs is an American actor. He is famous for his roles in Broadway musicals such as Rent and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He also appeared in several television series including, Murder in the First, Private Practice, Ally McBeal, and All American. His famous film roles are in the films Malibu's Most Wanted, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Chicago, The Best Man, Brown Sugar, and The Best Man Holiday. His acting debut was in the rock musical, Rent in 1996.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on January 2, 1971, and his current age is 52 (as per National Today). His birth name is Scott Leo Diggs. His father’s name is Andre Young and his mother’s name is Marcia. His father was a visual artist and his mother was a teacher. He has a net worth of approximately $14 million.
Why Did Taye Diggs Leave Ally McBeal?
Taye Diggs played the role of Jackson Duper, a lawyer, in the American legal comedy-drama television series, Ally McBeal. He appeared in 10 episodes of the series in 2001 and he was nominated for the ‘NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.’ His character first appeared on the series in the 13th episode of the fourth season titled, ‘Reach Out and Touch’ and last appeared in that season’s 23rd episode titled ‘The Wedding.’ He was intended to appear in the fifth season of the series as a regular character, but he left the show after the fourth because of Taye’s decision. It is said that the actor was getting bored with the show and he was not happy about the character as he had nothing to do in the show (as mentioned in Kher).
What Happened To Jackson Duper In Ally McBeal?
Jackson Duper was a recurring character in the series Ally McBeal. He appeared for only ten episodes in the fourth season of the series. He was a lawyer in the series. He was the love interest of Renee Raddick and then Ling Woo in the series. The last episode he appeared on the series was ‘The Wedding’ which aired on May 21, 2001. Prior to this episode, he was seen representing a woman who was suing her ex-boyfriend who interrupted her wedding ceremony. However, he played a minor role in the series and left the series abruptly.
Why Did Taye Diggs Change His Name?
Taye Diggs’ real name was Scott Leo Diggs. He took the surname ‘Diggs’ after his mother Marcia married Jeffries Diggs. He got the nickname ‘Taye’ as it comes from the pronunciation of his name ‘Scotty’ as ‘Scottay.’ He got this nickname when he was a child and he has been using it as a stage name. He started performing in stages in a very young age.
Taye Diggs Bio
The following table gives information about Taye Diggs:
Specifications
Details
Full Name
Scott Leo Diggs
Birth Place
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Date Of Birth
January 2, 1971
Age
52
Parents
Andre Young and Marcia
Siblings
Gabriel, Michael, Christian and Shalom
Spouse
Idina Menzel (M. 2003, Div. 2014)
Son
Walker Nathaniel Diggs
Nationality
American
Profession
Actor
Height
5' 10"
Weight
83 Kg
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Net Worth
$14 Million
Why Did Taye Diggs Leave Ally McBeal - FAQs
Taye Diggs is an American actor.
Taye Diggs’ age is 52.
Taye Diggs’ role in Ally McBeal was Jackson Duper.
Taye Diggs left Ally McBeal as he was getting bored with the show and he was not happy about the character as he had nothing to do in the show.
Taye Diggs’ last appearance in Ally McBeal was on May 21, 2001.