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Michael Diamond

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Michael Diamond

Born November 20, 1965 · New York City, New York, USA

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

8.4 TMDB

Futurama

Mike D's head (voice)

30 Rock

7.5 TMDB

30 Rock

Mike D.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

5.8 TMDB

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self - Guest, Self - Guest / Musical Guest

Outcome

5.4 TMDB

Outcome

Thanks

Beastie Boys Story

7.5 TMDB

Beastie Boys Story

Self, Writer, Executive Producer

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

7.7 TMDB

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Chasen's Pianist

Late Show with David Letterman

6.5 TMDB

Late Show with David Letterman

Self - Musical Guest

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.3 TMDB

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Musical Guest

Downloaded

6.5 TMDB

Downloaded

Self

Fight for Your Right Revisited

6.5 TMDB

Fight for Your Right Revisited

Cop 2

Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

7.1 TMDB

Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

Self

Krush Groove

6.4 TMDB

Krush Groove

Self (Beastie Boys)

Beastie Boys: Sabotage

7.5 TMDB

Beastie Boys: Sabotage

The Chief (as Alasondro Alegré), Music

Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!

7.6 TMDB

Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!

1994 · Movie

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

7.2 TMDB

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Music

The Work of Director Spike Jonze

8.1 TMDB

The Work of Director Spike Jonze

Self

Beastie Boys: Video Anthology

7.3 TMDB

Beastie Boys: Video Anthology

Self, Music

MTV Video Music Awards

7.8 TMDB

MTV Video Music Awards

Self

Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records

7.1 TMDB

Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records

Self

Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!

7.2 TMDB

Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!

Self

Filmography