Mike D
Acting
Born 1965-11-20 · New York City, New York, USA
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
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
2021 · TV
MTV Video Music Awards
1984 · TV
Futurama
1999 · TV
Yo! MTV Raps
1988 · TV
30 Rock
2006 · TV
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
2022 · TV
Hi Octane
1994 · TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · TV
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · TV