Acting
Michael Diamond
EN cinema · 50 credits
Born
20 November 1965 (age 60)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Alasondro Alegré · Mike Diamond · Beastie Boys · Michael Diamond · Mike D · Mike D 5D
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
Filmography
Outcome
Thanks
Beastie Boys Story
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer
Finding the Funk
as Himself
Downloaded
as Self
Basement
Executive Producer
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
2007
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
as Self
Beastie Boys Solid Gold Hits
as Self, Music
Beastie Boys $2 Bill
as Self (as Mike D)
Keep Your Eyes Open
as Officer Diamond
Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
as Himself (Segment)
Beastie Boys: Video Anthology
as Self, Music
Beastie|ography
as Self
Free Tibet
as Mike D - Beastie Boys
Ciao L.A.
as Asasondro Alegré
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
as The Chief (as Alasondro Alegré), Music
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
as Self - as Beastie Boys
Krush Groove
as Self (Beastie Boys)
Over Exposed
as George