Michael Diamond
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'.
Filmography
Celebrity Escape Room
2020
as Self
Beastie Boys Story
2020
as Self
Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'
2019
as Self
Finding the Funk
2014
as Himself
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
2013
as Self
Downloaded
2013
as Self
Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
2012
as Self
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
as Self
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
2012
as Self
Beastie Boys: Move on Up
2011
as Self
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
2011
as Self
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011
as Cop 2
Rappin' With The Rickster
2010
as Self
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
2009
as Self
Beastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
2009
Beastie Boys: Live at Bonnaroo 2009
2009
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Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
2007
as Self
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
2006
as Self
Beastie Boys Solid Gold Hits
2005
as Self
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Beastie Boys 'Horseplay'
2004
as Self
Beastie Boys $2 Bill
2004
as Self (as Mike D)
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Beastie Boys - Live at Melkweg; Amsterdam
2004
as Self
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
2003
as Self
Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
2002
as Himself (Segment)