Dustin Diamond
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Dustin Neil Diamond (January 7, 1977 – February 1, 2021) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for portraying Samuel "Screech" Powers throughout the Saved by the Bell franchise.
Infobox
Born
Dustin Neil Diamond(1977-01-07)January 7, 1977San Jose, California, U.S.
Died
February 1, 2021(2021-02-01) (aged 44)Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1987–2021
Spouse
mw- Jennifer Misner (m. 2009; sep. 2013)
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2003
2004
13th Grade
Role(s)
Corey
Notes
Film
2006
Screeched: Saved by the Smell
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Film; also directed
2009
Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie
Role(s)
Buster
Notes
Film; voice role
2011
Tetherball: The Movie
Role(s)
Coach McAger
Notes
Film
2013
A Dog for Christmas
Role(s)
Fred
Notes
Film
Captured Hearts
Role(s)
Oliver Jaffe
Notes
Film
Scavenger Killers
Role(s)
Agent Dewayne
Notes
Film
College Fright Night
Role(s)
Professor Donnely
Notes
Film
2016
Joker's Wild
Role(s)
Raynard
Notes
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
| 1987 | The Price of Life | Young Stiles | Film | |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater | Big Z | Film | |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | Beach boy | Film | |
| 2000 | Longshot | Waiter | Film | |
| 2001 | Made | Himself | Film | |
| 2002 | Jane White Is Sick & Twisted | Simone | Film | |
| Big Fat Liar | Himself | Film | ||
| 2003 | Pauly Shore Is Dead | Himself | Film | |
| Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Himself | Film | ||
| 2004 | 13th Grade | Corey | Film | |
| 2006 | Screeched: Saved by the Smell | Himself | Film; also directed | |
| 2008 | Our Feature Presentation | Mr. Renolds | Film | |
| 2009 | Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie | Buster | Film; voice role | |
| American Pie Presents: The Book of Love | Alumnus Guy | Film | ||
| 2010 | Big Money Rustlas | Man in Outhouse | Film | |
| 2011 | Tetherball: The Movie | Coach McAger | Film | |
| 2013 | A Dog for Christmas | Fred | Film | |
| Captured Hearts | Oliver Jaffe | Film | ||
| Scavenger Killers | Agent Dewayne | Film | ||
| College Fright Night | Professor Donnely | Film | ||
| 2014 | Hamlet A.D.D. | Bernardo | Film | |
| 2016 | Joker's Wild | Raynard | Film |
· Filmography › Television
1987
1988–1989
Role(s)
Good Morning, Miss Bliss
Notes
Samuel "Screech" Powers
1989–1990
Role(s)
The Wonder Years
Notes
Joey Harris / Joey Lapman
1989–1993
Role(s)
Saved by the Bell
Notes
Samuel "Screech" Powers
1993
1993–1994
Role(s)
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Notes
Samuel "Screech" Powers
1994
1994–2000
Role(s)
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Notes
Samuel "Screech" Powers
2013
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
| 1987 | American Playhouse | Young Stiles | 1 episode | |
| It's a Living | Young Sonny | 1 episode | ||
| Yogi's Great Escape | Chubby Kid | Voice role; 1 episode | ||
| 1988–1989 | Good Morning, Miss Bliss | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Main role | |
| 1989–1990 | The Wonder Years | Joey Harris / Joey Lapman | 2 episodes | |
| 1989–1993 | Saved by the Bell | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Main role | |
| 1990 | The Munsters Today | Rob | 1 episode | |
| 1992 | Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Television film | |
| 1993 | Getting By | Tommy | 2 episodes | |
| 1993–1994 | Saved by the Bell: The College Years | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Main role | |
| 1994 | Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Television film | |
| 1994–2000 | Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Samuel "Screech" Powers | Main role (seasons 2–7) | |
| 2002 | The Rerun Show | Doctor | 1 episode | |
| Star Dates | Himself | 1 episode | ||
| 2004 | Tom Goes to the Mayor | Himself | 1 episode | |
| 2005 | Duck Dodgers | Xainius the Eternal | 1 episode | |
| 2007 | Celebrity Fit Club | Himself | Main role (seasons 5–6) | |
| 2013 | Celebrity Big Brother | Himself | Housemate (series 12) | |
| Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Himself | Housemate | ||
| 2017 | Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell | Himself | 1 episode |
· Filmography › Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
| 1999 | I Do (Cherish You) | Groom | Music Video for the band 98 Degrees | |
| 2017 | Kill All the Things | Harvey Weinstein | Music Video for the band TENLo |
· Awards and nominations
1990
Role(s)
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast (shared with the cast)
Notes
Saved by the Bell
Best Young Actor in an Off-Primetime Family Series
Role(s)
Nominated
1991
Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series
Role(s)
Nominated
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series (shared with the cast)
Role(s)
Won
1992
Nominated
1993
Best Ensemble Performance in a TV Movie or Special (shared with the cast)
Role(s)
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
Notes
Won
Ensemble Award (shared with the cast)
Role(s)
Saved by the Bell
Notes
Won
1994
Favorite Ensemble (shared with the cast)
Role(s)
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Cable or Off Primetime Series (shared with the cast)
Notes
Nominated
1995
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1990 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast (shared with the cast) | Saved by the Bell | Nominated |
| Best Young Actor in an Off-Primetime Family Series | Nominated | |||
| 1991 | Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series (shared with the cast) | Won | |||
| 1992 | Nominated | |||
| 1993 | Best Ensemble Performance in a TV Movie or Special (shared with the cast) | Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style | Won | |
| Ensemble Award (shared with the cast) | Saved by the Bell | Won | ||
| TV Guide Awards | Editor's Choice (shared with the cast) | Won | ||
| 1994 | Favorite Ensemble (shared with the cast) | Saved by the Bell: The College Years | Won | |
| Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Cable or Off Primetime Series (shared with the cast) | Nominated | ||
| 1995 | YoungStar Awards | Best Young Ensemble Cast – Television (shared with the cast) | Won | |
| 2002 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Cameo | Made | Nominated |
| 2004 | TV Land Awards | Impact Award (shared with the cast) | Saved by the Bell | Won |
References
- United Press Internationalhttps://www.upi.com/Top_News/2019/01/07/UPI-Almanac-for-Monday-Jan-7-2019/6991546835238/?ur3=1
- TV Guidehttps://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dustin-diamond/bio/189858/
- The Mercury Newshttp://www.mercurynews.com/2016/05/26/dustin-diamond-back-in-jail/
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/arts/television/dustin-diamond-dead.html
- Behind the Bellhttps://archive.org/details/behindbellbehind0000diam
- "Jewish Stars"https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/archives/jewish-stars/article_e71d8d7c-c86d-5830-aef0-8caad557a58d.html
- VH1.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20151120163220/http://www.vh1.com/shows/celebrity_fit_club/season_5/cast.jhtml
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/arts/television/dustin-diamond-dead.html
- The Green Bay Press Gazettehttps://eu.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/2018/05/16/dustin-diamond-screech-wisconsin-stand-up/610225002/
- A.V. Clubhttps://www.avclub.com/r-i-p-saved-by-the-bell-star-dustin-diamond-1846174675
- Daily Newshttps://web.archive.org/web/20110629075935/http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2007/09/19/2007-09-19_harvey_walden_of_celebrity_fit_club_want-2.html
- "Milwaukee duo brings 'Hamlet A.D.D.' to life"http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/milwaukee-duo-brings-hamlet-add-to-life-b99179692z1-241724871.html
- The New Zealand Heraldhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10403458
- Countdown with Keith Olbermannhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15045576
- Behind the Bellhttps://archive.org/details/behindbellbehind0000diam
- Huffington Posthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/29/behind-the-bell-dustin-di_n_302908.html
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/markpaul-gosselaar-slams-negative-dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-book-20140807
- "What Happened To Dustin Diamond – Screech Now in 2017 Update – The Gazette Review"https://gazettereview.com/2016/01/dustin-diamond-screech-now-updates/
- WAVThttp://www.t102radio.com/2021/02/02/saved-by-the-bell-star-dustin-diamond-dies-at-44/
- Weekly Freekly Weekly Special 2011 Gathering Editionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy_uj82xKKI
- "Day 16: Bruce is the 5th person to be evicted from the House"http://bigbrother247.co.uk/day-16-bruce-is-the-5th-person-to-be-evicted-from-the-house/
- RIP Dustin Diamond — Traffic Stop Insurance King commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rPwj3Tf-dU
- Fast Car Insurance Quotes Insurance King featuring Dustin Diamondhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBi4COjijd0
- Insurance King ad with Dustin Diamond (barber shop)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBfT-6Xkxs
- Greensboro Sportshttp://greensborosports.com/2021/02/01/saved-by-the-bell-actor-dustin-diamond-dies-of-lung-cancer-at-age-of-44dustin-diamond-dabbled-in-professional-wrestling/
- Heel by Naturehttps://heelbynature.com/wrestling-news/celebrity-wrestler-dustin-diamond-aka-screech-passes-away/
- Wrestling Inchttps://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/02/actor-and-pro-wrestling-fan-dustin-diamond-passes-away-hulk-hogan-pays-tribute/
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinelhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/news/port-washington/2020/07/07/dustin-diamond-saved-bell-selling-port-washington-home/5383766002/
- "Screech selling T-shirts to save house"https://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/Screech-selling-T-shirts-to-save-house-1865649.php
- NBC-2.comhttps://nbc-2.com/news/local/2021/02/05/dustin-diamond-saved-the-bell-star-died-in-cape-coral/
- TMZhttps://dam.tmz.com/document/ec/o/2021/03/05/ec4651a5d77d4f0480c2c42e275c4772.pdf
- Heavy.comhttps://heavy.com/entertainment/dustin-diamond-married-kids-wife-girlfriend-children/
- "Riaz Talks With Dustin Diamond – City TV Vancouver (October 2012)"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIDXjYm4B8I
- "Arrested, accused in stabbing at bar, Dustin Diamond aka "Screech" has Monday court hearing"https://web.archive.org/web/20150909205453/http://fox6now.com/2014/12/26/dustin-diamond-actor-who-played-screech-on-saved-by-the-bell-arrested-in-ozaukee-co/
- "'Saved by the Bell' Actor Arrested in Wisconsin – Yahoo News"https://news.yahoo.com/saved-bell-actor-arrested-wisconsin-050003275.html
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30631690
- The Daily Beasthttp://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/06/25/screech-s-long-sad-road-to-the-slammer-the-fall-of-saved-by-the-bell-star-dustin-diamond.html
- NBC Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OhiDS_C5Us
- NBC Newshttp://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/saved-bell-star-sentenced-four-months-stabbing-n381736
- McKirdy, Evan (May 26, 2016). "'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond back in jail after probation violation" Archivedhttp://www.cnn.com/2016/05/26/entertainment/dustin-diamond-probation-hold/index.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2021/01/saved-by-the-bell-star-dustin-diamond-battling-stage-4-cancer-1234674450/
- Mullins Memorialhttps://mullinsmemorial.com/obituaries/dustin-neil-diamond/
- NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/saved-bell-star-dustin-diamond-begins-chemotherapy-stage-4-lung-n1255176
- "Dustin Diamond, 'Saved by the Bell' Actor, Dies at 44"https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/dustin-diamond-dead-saved-by-the-bell-screech-1234897484/
- Peoria Journal Starhttps://www.pjstar.com/story/news/columns/nick-in-the-morning/2021/02/03/how-dustin-diamond-saved-bell-ended-up-living-peoria-illinois/4369577001/
- TobyChristie.comhttps://tobychristie.com/2021/08/14/the-story-behind-the-saved-by-the-king-throwback-for-josh-bilicki/
- Express.co.ukhttps://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1392020/dustin-diamond-dead-how-did-dustin-diamond-die-cause-of-death-latest
- PressBolt Newshttps://pressboltnews.com/saved-by-the-bell-actor-dustin-diamond-hospitalized-due-to-cancer-symptoms/
- OK Magazinehttps://okmagazine.com/p/dustin-diamond-troubled-past-cancer-battle-crimes-arrests-timeline/
- CBRhttps://www.cbr.com/dustin-diamond-obituary/
- Daytonhttps://www.dayton.com/entertainment/saved-the-bell-star-90s-nerd-coming-dayton/v9uyAE35e5jFUGHUKSqvhI/
- NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/saved-bell-star-dustin-diamond-dies-44-after-lung-cancer-n1256377
- Looperhttps://www.looper.com/324560/the-insane-clown-posse-western-you-never-knew-featured-dustin-diamond/
- REVOLThttps://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/2/1/22260766/dustin-diamond-passes-away-cancer
- mlivehttps://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/2012/01/a_dog_for_christmas_films_at_f.html
- The Virginian-Pilothttps://pilotonline.com/entertainment/article_62e1c999-fbed-5e83-b974-3e14371059bb.html
- Free Press Journalhttps://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/hollywood/saved-by-the-bell-actor-dustin-diamond-passes-away-at-44
- Shepherd Expresshttps://shepherdexpress.com/news/happening-now/what-butt-guys-kickstarting-gonzo-hamlet-adaptation/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/saved-by-bell-cast-now-mark-paul-gosselaar-tiffani-thiessen-1239142
- The Jerusalem Posthttps://www.jpost.com/j-spot/dustin-screech-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-actor-dies-at-44-657477
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2021/tv/news/dustin-diamond-dead-saved-by-the-bell-screech-1234897484/
- San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guidehttps://datebook.sfchronicle.com/movies-tv/remembering-dustin-diamond-a-bay-area-star-who-could-never-escape-screech
- CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/02/01/entertainment/dustin-diamond-obit/index.html
- Deseret Newshttps://www.deseret.com/2002/7/31/19669042/old-shows-are-new-again-on-nbc-s-rerun-show
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhttps://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/2003-flashback-five-questions-with-dustin-diamond-screech-from-saved-by-the-bell/4KZJFPPOYVES3GKOXJU4NR24NM/
- Legacyhttps://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/dustin-diamond-1977-2021-starred-as-screech-in-saved-by-the-bell/
- Paste Magazinehttps://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/adult-swim/a-pound-of-flesh-and-a-touch-of-bone-on-the-set-of/
- "Dustin Diamond, who played 'Screech,' portrays Harvey Weinstein in music video"https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/nation-now/2017/12/26/dustin-diamond-screech-plays-harvey-weinstein-music-video/982292001/