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'.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
Futurama
1999
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
30 Rock
2006
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
2022
Yo! MTV Raps
1988
Beastie Boys Story
2020
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
2021
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest · 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest / Musical Guest · 2014
Late Show with David Letterman
as Self - Musical Guest · 1993
Futurama
as Mike D's head (voice) · 1999
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Musical Guest · 1993
30 Rock
as Mike D. · 2006
Later... with Jools Holland
as Self - Performer · 1992
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self · 1984
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
as Chasen's Pianist · 2022
Yo! MTV Raps
as Self · 1988
Beastie Boys Story
as Self · 2020
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
as Self · 2021
Hi Octane
as Self · 1994
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as Self · 1999
Fight for Your Right Revisited
as Cop 2 · 2011
Ciao L.A.
as Asasondro Alegré · 1994
Krush Groove
as Self (Beastie Boys) · 1985
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
as Self · 2003
Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!
· 1994
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as Self · 2012
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
as Self - as Beastie Boys · 1987
Celebrity Escape Room
as Self · 2020
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
as Self · 2011
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
as Self · 2006
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
as Self · 2013
Beastie Boys: Video Anthology
as Self · 2000
Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'
as Self · 2019
Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
as Self · 2012
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
as Self · 2007
Beastie Boys $2 Bill
as Self (as Mike D) · 2004
Beastie Boys Solid Gold Hits
as Self · 2005
Rappin' With The Rickster
as Self · 2010
Over Exposed
as George · 1984
Free Tibet
as Mike D - Beastie Boys · 1998
Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
as Himself (Segment) · 2002
Downloaded
as Self · 2013
Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999
· 1999
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
as Self · 2012
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
as Self · 2009
Beastie Boys - Live at Melkweg; Amsterdam
as Self · 2004
Tougher Than Leather
as Self · 1988
Beastie Boys: Live in Glasgow 1999
as Self · 1999
Beastie Boys: Live in SECC, Glasgow
as Mike D · 1999
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
as Self · 1994
Keep Your Eyes Open
as Officer Diamond · 2002
Beastie Boys - Live in Japan
as Self · 1992
Beastie Boys: Live at Bonnaroo 2009
· 2009
Tibetan Freedom Concert
as Self · 1996
Beastie Boys: Open Air Festival
· 1998
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
as The Chief (as Alasondro Alegré) · 1994
Beastie Boys: Move on Up
as Self · 2011
Nathanial Hornblower’s: The Robot V the Octopus Monster Saga
· 1998
Beastie Boys: The $kill$ To Pay The Bill$
as Self · 1992
Beastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
· 2009
Finding the Funk
as Himself · 2014
Beastie|ography
as Self · 1998
Beastie Boys 'Horseplay'
as Self · 2004