Quick Facts
Born:
1965-11-20
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
53 Total Roles
Mike D
Acting
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Biography
Michael Louis Diamond, also known by his stage name Mike D, is an American musician, rapper, actor and writer. Born to a Jewish family in New York City, he is best known as a part of the hip-hop trio 'Beastie Boys' alongside his high school friends, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Adam "MCA" Yauch, formed in 1981. The group disbanded after Yauch died due to cancer in 2012, shortly after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As well as featuring in the group's music videos, Diamond has made cameos in other music videos and shows, as well as DJing. He has two children with director Tamra Davis, and co-wrote the 2020 documentary 'Beastie Boys Story'.
Known For
Futurama
Mike D's head (voice)
30 Rock
Mike D.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
Beastie Boys Story
Self
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Chasen's Pianist
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
Downloaded
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty TV | Chasen's Pianist |
| 2021 | Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson TV | Self |
| 2020 | Celebrity Escape Room MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Beastie Boys Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication' MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Finding the Funk MOVIE | Himself |
| 2013 | Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Downloaded MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Ben Lee: Catch My Disease MOVIE | Self |