In the upcoming independent film “Magic Hour,” Charlie — portrayed by Daveed Diggs — breaks out in a sweat when his lover persuades him to hop on a Ferris wheel with her. Charlie, you see, is afraid of heights and more content keeping his feet firmly planted on terra firma.

That stands in stark contrast to Diggs himself. The Oakland native and Berkeley High School graduate is an accomplished multi-hyphenated actor, rapper and songwriter who has won a Tony, Grammy and Emmy — and even set a record as a hurdler at Brown University.

It seems he has no fear of heights — especially the professional and artistic ones.

Later this month, Diggs’ commitment to creative and artistic expression and his work inspiring future generations will be recognized when the 43-year-old “Hamilton” and “Bl

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