Personal Info
Known For
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)
Celebrity Escape Room
2020
Beastie Boys Story
2020
Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'
2019
Finding the Funk
2014
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
2013
Downloaded
2013
Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
2012
Beastie Boys: Move on Up
2011
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
2011
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011
Rappin' With The Rickster
2010
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
2009