Michael Diamond
Actor
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'.
Born1965-11-20
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Known For
5.8
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
ComedyTalk
8.4
Futurama
AnimationComedy
6.4
Late Show with David Letterman
TalkComedy
7.5
30 Rock
Comedy
7.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
ComedyTalk
7.8
MTV Video Music Awards
Documentary
7.7
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
DramaComedy
5.6
Later... with Jools Holland
Talk
7.5
Yo! MTV Raps
Talk
7.5
Beastie Boys Story
MusicDocumentary
7.3
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
Documentary
8.3
Hi Octane
Comedy
6.6
Fight for Your Right Revisited
MusicComedy
6.3
Krush Groove
ComedyDrama
6.1
Celebrity Escape Room
TV MovieComedy
5.0
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
DocumentaryMusic
7.2
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
MusicDocumentary
7.2
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
MusicDocumentary
8.1
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
DocumentaryMusic
3.3
Over Exposed
Drama
7.6
Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!
DocumentaryMusic
2.0
Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
Documentary
8.0
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
FamilyDocumentary
Beastie Boys $2 Bill
Music