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Michael Diamond
Born 1965-11-20New York City, New York, USA
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'.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Celebrity Escape RoomSelfBeastie Boys StorySelfStill Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'SelfFinding the FunkHimselfOur Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw RecordsSelfDownloadedSelfBen Lee: Catch My DiseaseSelfYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’SelfBad Brains: A Band in DCSelfBeastie Boys: Move on UpSelfBeats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called QuestSelfFight for Your Right RevisitedCop 2Rappin' With The RicksterSelfLive From Bonnaroo 2009SelfBeastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts FestivalRoleBeastie Boys: Live at Bonnaroo 2009RolePublic Enemy: Welcome to the TerrordomeSelfAwesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!SelfBeastie Boys Solid Gold HitsSelfBeastie Boys 'Horseplay'SelfBeastie Boys $2 BillSelf (as Mike D)Beastie Boys - Live at Melkweg; AmsterdamSelfThe Work of Director Spike JonzeSelfCydeways: The Best of The PharcydeHimself (Segment)