2026Nominee
Best Performance
Outcome
Michael Diamond
Actor · Producer · Writer
New York City, New York, USA
November 20, 1965
Biography
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2020Winner
Best Performance
Beastie Boys Story
2010Nominee
Best Picture
Basement
Career Highlights
1985Highlight
Best Performance
Krush Groove
1999Highlight
Best Performance
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
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Outcome
Beastie Boys Story
Basement