Michael Diamond
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'.
Filmography (55 titles)
7.7ShowWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Chasen's Pianist · 2022
7.4ShowWatch the Sound with Mark Ronson
Self · 2021
6.1MovieCelebrity Escape Room
Self · 2020
7.5MovieBeastie Boys Story
Self · 2020
MovieStill Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'
Self · 2019
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 2014
7.2MovieFinding the Funk
Himself · 2014
7.1MovieOur Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
Self · 2013
6.5MovieDownloaded
Self · 2013
2.0MovieBen Lee: Catch My Disease
Self · 2012
5.0MovieYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Self · 2012
6.2MovieBad Brains: A Band in DC
Self · 2012
MovieBeastie Boys: Move on Up
Self · 2011
7.2MovieBeats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Self · 2011
6.6MovieFight for Your Right Revisited
Cop 2 · 2011
2.0MovieRappin' With The Rickster
Self · 2010
MovieLive From Bonnaroo 2009
Self · 2009
MovieBeastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
2009
8.0MovieBeastie Boys: Live at Bonnaroo 2009
2009
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
Self · 2007
7.5Show30 Rock
Mike D. · 2006
7.2MovieAwesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
Self · 2006
4.6MovieBeastie Boys Solid Gold Hits
Self · 2005
Beastie Boys 'Horseplay'
Self · 2004
MovieBeastie Boys $2 Bill
Self (as Mike D) · 2004
Beastie Boys - Live at Melkweg; Amsterdam
Self · 2004
8.1MovieThe Work of Director Spike Jonze
Self · 2003
7.0MovieCydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
Himself (Segment) · 2002
4.5MovieKeep Your Eyes Open
Officer Diamond · 2002
7.3MovieBeastie Boys: Video Anthology
Self · 2000