Digges was born in Ranelagh, Dublin in 1879, the child of James Digges and Catherine Forsythe. He became acquainted with theatre directors William and Frank Fay and took an interest in acting. He joined W. G. Fay's Irish National Dramatic Company, along with others such as Máire Nic Shiubhlaigh, James H. Cousins, Fred Ryan and Maire Quinn (who became his wife).
Digges was born in Ranelagh, Dublin in 1879 to James Digges and Catherine Forsythe. He developed an interest in acting after meeting theatre directors William and Frank Fay. He joined W. G. Fay's Irish National Dramatic Company, which included other actors like Máire Nic Shiubhlaigh, James H. Cousins, Fred Ryan, and Maire Quinn, who later became his wife.