Michael Diamond
Acting
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
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tvWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
2022
Chasen's Pianist
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest
movieFinding the Funk
2014
Himself
tv30 Rock
2006
Mike D.
movieBeastie Boys $2 Bill
2004
Self (as Mike D)
movieCydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
2002
Himself (Segment)
movieKeep Your Eyes Open
2002
Officer Diamond
tvFuturama
1999
Mike D's head (voice)
movieFree Tibet
1998
Mike D - Beastie Boys
movieBeastie Boys: Sabotage
1994
The Chief (as Alasondro Alegré)
tvHi Octane
1994
Self
movieCiao L.A.
1994
Asasondro Alegré
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Musical Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Musical Guest
tvLater... with Jools Holland
1992
Self - Performer
movieFunny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987
Self - as Beastie Boys
movieKrush Groove
1985
Self (Beastie Boys)
movieOver Exposed
1984
George
Sound4
Production2
movieBeastie Boys Story
2020
Executive Producer
movieBasement
2010
Executive Producer
Crew1
movieOutcome
2026
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