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.

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

Appeared on stage with his wife Idina Menzel in the shows: "Rent," "The Wild Party," and "Wicked.".

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

Graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in musical theater.

Married Idina Menzel at the same Jamacian resort where How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) was filmed.

Has two younger brothers and two younger sisters.

Shares a birthday with Brandon DeShazer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kate Bosworth, and Dax Shepard.

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

Portrayed Benny, the evil landlord in the Tony Award winning stage production of "Rent"