Mike D
Acting
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
2020Beastie Boys Story
Self
2020Celebrity Escape Room
Self
2019Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'
Self
2014Finding the Funk
Himself
2013Downloaded
Self
2013Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
Self
2012Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Self
2012Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
Self
2012Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Self
2011Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Self
2011Fight for Your Right Revisited
Cop 2
2011Beastie Boys: Move on Up
Self
2010Rappin' With The Rickster
Self
2009Beastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
2009Live From Bonnaroo 2009
Self
2006Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
Self
2004Beastie Boys $2 Bill
Self (as Mike D)
2003The Work of Director Spike Jonze
Self
2002Keep Your Eyes Open
Officer Diamond
2002Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
Himself (Segment)
2000Beastie Boys: Video Anthology
Self
1999Beastie Boys: Live in Glasgow 1999
Self
1999Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999
1999Beastie Boys: Live in SECC, Glasgow
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