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Mike D

Mike D

Birthday: 1965-11-20 | Place of Birth: 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'.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2012
Ben Lee: Catch My Disease

as    Self

2011
Beastie Boys: Move on Up

as    Self

2010
Rappin' With The Rickster

as    Self

1999
1998
Free Tibet

as    Mike D - Beastie Boys

1998
Beastie|ography

as    Self

1994
Beastie Boys: Sabotage

as    The Chief (as Alasondro Alegré)