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'.
Acting
- 2022Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers DynastyChasen's Pianist1 ep.
- 2021Watch the Sound with Mark RonsonSelf3 ep.
- 1999FuturamaMike D's head (voice)1 ep.
- 1994Hi OctaneSelf1 ep.
- 1988Yo! MTV RapsSelf2 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2020The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest, Self - Guest / Musical Guest2 ep.
- 2026Later... with Jools HollandSelf - Performer1 ep.
- 2021Watch the Sound with Mark RonsonSelf3 ep.
- 200930 RockMike D.1 ep.
- 2006Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2004Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 1999FuturamaMike D's head (voice)1 ep.
- 1994MTV Video Music AwardsSelf2 ep.
- 1994Hi OctaneSelf1 ep.
- 1989Yo! MTV RapsSelf2 ep.
Also known as: Alasondro Alegré · Mike Diamond · Beastie Boys · Mike D · Mike D 5D · Michael Louis Diamond