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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

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

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