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Acting

Birthdate

1965-11-20 (Age: 61)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Mike D

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 (42)

⭐ 6.1 Role: Self

Celebrity Escape Room

2020
⭐ 7.5 Role: Self

Beastie Boys Story

2020
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'

2019
⭐ 7.2 Role: Himself

Finding the Funk

2014
⭐ 7.1 Role: Self

Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records

2013
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self

Downloaded

2013
⭐ 2.0 Role: Self

Ben Lee: Catch My Disease

2012
⭐ 5.0 Role: Self

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

2012
⭐ 6.2 Role: Self

Bad Brains: A Band in DC

2012
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Beastie Boys: Move on Up

2011
⭐ 7.2 Role: Self

Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

2011
⭐ 6.6 Role: Cop 2

Fight for Your Right Revisited

2011
⭐ 2.0 Role: Self

Rappin' With The Rickster

2010
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Live From Bonnaroo 2009

2009
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Beastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

2009