Dustin Diamond
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 Dustin Diamond, February 2005 |
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| Born | Dustin Neil Diamond January 7, 1977 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, musician |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Dustin Neil Diamond (born January 7, 1977)[1] is an American actor, musician, director, and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Samuel "Screech" Powers in the television shows Saved by the Bell, Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class.
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Early life
Diamond was born on January 7, 1977, in San Jose, California.
Career
Diamond's most memorable role was that of the nerdy Samuel "Screech" Powers on the television show Saved by the Bell, a role he played for close to thirteen years from its beginning as Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988–89) through its final incarnation, Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1994–2000). Continuing the series into college, Saved by the Bell: The College Years shows most of the cast transplanted into not only the same college, but also the same college dormitory, where Screech continued his typical misadventures. The College Years was canceled after one season. Diamond returned to Bayside High as Principal Belding's assistant in The New Class episodes, remaining with the show until its cancellation.
Sex Tape
In 2006, Diamond directed and released his own sex tape Screeched - Saved by the smell.[2][3][4]
Appearances after Saved by the Bell
Diamond began doing stand up comedy after the end of Saved by the Bell, and has toured on and off ever since. He has also been featured on a number of game and reality shows including The Weakest Link, Celebrity Boxing 2, to name a few. Diamond has also made several cameo appearances in films, including appearances in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star in 2003 and in Made in 2001. In 2009, he also played the part of "Alumnus Guy #1," in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love. In 2010, he had a supporting role in the sports comedy Tetherball: The Movie. In it Dustin plays the "Foul Mouth"'s down-on-his luck coach.
Celebrity Fit Club
In 2007 Diamond was a cast member of the fifth season of Celebrity Fit Club, during which he came off as aloof and uncooperative as his refusal to alter his dieting habits and aggressiveness toward his castmates caused much conflict. He particularly came into conflict with former American Idol finalist Kimberley Locke, country singer Cledus T. Judd, rapper Da Brat, the program's host, Ant, and the program's trainer, former USMC sergeant Harvey Walden IV. Tensions between Diamond and the rest of the celebrities culminated in an open confrontation during which Diamond initially challenged Ant to "physical combat" and subsequently issued the challenge to Harvey Walden after Walden defended Ant.[5]
Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling
Diamond appeared as a contestant on Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling, broadcast on CMT. A huge fan and supporter of professional wrestling, Diamond was previously involved with Memphis Championship Wrestling in March and April 2000. He has had many wrestling involvements since then as a referee, manager and even a tag team partner.
Other work
He is also a musician and formed his own band called Salty The Pocketknife. Diamond played bass and wrote much of the music as well. Shortly after recording their first album, the band split up due to internal disagreements. Diamond has also appeared on truTV's The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest... as a commentator.
He will appear as a host at the 12th annual Gathering of the Juggalos.[6]
Personal life
In July 2008, Diamond signed a deal with Gotham Books to write a tell-all book about what life was like behind the scenes of one of America's most watched shows. The book, released in 2009, is called Behind the Bell.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Price of Life | Young Stiles | |
| American Playhouse | Young Stiles | TV, 1 episode | |
| It's a Living | Young Sonny | TV, 1 episode | |
| Yogi's Great Escape | Chubby Kid (Voice) | TV, 1 episode | |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater | Big Z | |
| 1988–1989 | Good Morning, Miss Bliss | Samuel "Screech" Powers | TV, 13 episodes |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | Beach boy | |
| 1989–1990 | The Wonder Years | Joey Harris / Joey Lapman | TV, 2 episodes |
| 1989–1993 | Saved by the Bell | Samuel "Screech" Powers | TV, 82 episodes |
| 1990 | The Munsters Today | Rob | TV, 1 episode |
| 1992 | |||
| Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style | Samuel "Screech" Powers | ||
| 1993 | Getting By | Tommy | TV, 2 episodes |
| 1993–1994 | Saved by the Bell: The College Years | Samuel "Screech" Powers | TV, 18 episodes |
| 1994 | Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Credited as Dusty Diamond |
| 1994–2000 | Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Samuel "Screech" Powers | TV, 67 episodes |
| 2000 | Longshot | Waiter | |
| 2001 | Made | Himself | |
| 2002 | Jane White is Sick and Twisted | Simone | |
| Big Fat Liar | Himself | ||
| The Rerun Show | Doctor | TV, 1 episode | |
| Star Dates | himself | TV 1 episode | |
| 2003 | Pauly Shore Is Dead | Himself | |
| Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Himself | ||
| 2004 | Tom Goes to the Mayor | Himself (End Credits) | |
| 2005 | Duck Dodgers | Xainius the Eternal | TV, 1 episode |
| 13th Grade | Corey | ||
| 2006 | Screeched: Saved by the Smell[8][9] | Himself (also directed) | |
| 2008 | Our Feature Presentation | Mr. Renolds | |
| 2009 | American Pie Presents: The Book of Love | Alumnus Guy #1 | |
| 2010 | Big Money Rustlas | Man In Outhouse | |
| 2011 | Hamlet A.D.D. | Bernardo | Post-production |
| 2011 | Tetherball: The Movie | Coach McAger | Pre-Production |
References
- ^ "Dustin Diamond Biography (1977-)". filmreference.com. http://www.filmreference.com/film/76/Dustin-Diamond.html. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
- ^ http://www.tmz.com/2006/09/27/screech-sex-tape-preview/
- ^ "Screech hopes sex tape will lift profile". The New Zealand Herald. September 28, 2006. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10403458.
- ^ "Transcript for September 27". Countdown with Keith Olbermann. MSNBC. 27 September 2006. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15045576/ns/msnbc_tv-countdown_with_keith_olbermann/t/countdown-keith-olbermann-sept/. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ^ Salamone, Gina (September 19, 2007). "Harvey Walden of 'Celebrity Fit Club' Wants 'No Excuses'". Daily News (New York). http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2007/09/19/2007-09-19_harvey_walden_of_celebrity_fit_club_want-2.html.
- ^ Fats Pepper (presenter), Guy Gorfey (2009-04-11) (internet news). Weekly Freekly Weekly Special 2011 Gathering Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy_uj82xKKI. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Screech to Tell All in New Book". People Magazine. 2009-07-24. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20214691,00.html. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ http://www.tmz.com/2006/09/27/screech-sex-tape-preview/
- ^ "Screech hopes sex tape will lift profile". The New Zealand Herald. September 28, 2006. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10403458.
External links
- 1977 births
- Actors from California
- American child actors
- American comedians
- American film directors
- American stand-up comedians
- American television actors
- Celebrity Fit Club participants
- Film directors from California
- Living people
- Musicians from California
- People from Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
- People from San Jose, California
