Adam Horovitz
Biography
Adam Keefe Horovitz, also known as Ad-Rock, King Ad-Rock, and Beast, is an American rapper, guitarist, and actor. Born on October 31, 1966, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, he is best known as a member of the pioneering hip hop group Beastie Boys. He has a total of 72 known credits in the sound category.
Career overview
Adam Keefe Horovitz, born on October 31, 1966, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, is an American rapper, guitarist, and actor. He is popularly known by the names Ad-Rock, King Ad-Rock, and Beast. He is best recognized for his work as a member of the pioneering hip hop group Beastie Boys. Throughout his career, Horovitz has accumulated seventy-two known credits primarily recognized in the sound category.
As a prominent figure in the music and entertainment industry, his contributions span across film and television media platforms. Public reference profiles document his extensive professional background within the entertainment sector, highlighting his multifaceted identity as a musician and performer associated with the influential hip hop group. His personal and professional history is tied to his origins in New York City, where he was born and where his career developed alongside his group members.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
77 titles- Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson (2021) as Self
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
- Beastie Boys Story (2020) as Self
- Beastie Boys Story (2020) Writer
- Beastie Boys Story (2020) Executive Producer
- Celebrity Escape Room (2020) as Self
- Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020) as Self
- Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication' (2019) as Self
- Golden Exits (2018) as Nick
- Roxanne Roxanne (2017) as Attorney Schwartz
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- Maggie's Plan (2016) Music Supervisor
- Contemporary Color (2016)
- Temporary Color (2016)
- While We're Young (2015) as Fletcher
- Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Sex and Broadcasting (2014) as Self
- No No: A Dockumentary (2014) Music
- The Punk Singer (2013) as Self
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) as Self
- Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012) as Self
- Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011) as Self
- Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011) as Cop 3
- The Thing That Happened (2011) Music
- Beastie Boys: Move on Up (2011) as Self
- Rappin' With The Rickster (2010) as Self
- Live From Bonnaroo 2009 (2009) as Self
- Beastie Boys: Live at Bonnaroo 2009 (2009)
- Beastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (2009)
- Godspeed (2007) as Repulski
- 30 Rock (2006) as Ad-Rock
- Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (2006) as Self
- A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower (2006) as Self
- Banned in the UK (2005) as Self
- Beastie Boys Solid Gold Hits (2005) as Self
- Beastie Boys Solid Gold Hits (2005) Music
- Just for Kicks (2005) as Self
- Beastie Boys $2 Bill (2004) as Self (as Ad Rock)
- Beastie Boys - Live at Melkweg; Amsterdam (2004) as Self
- Beastie Boys 'Horseplay' (2004) as Self
- The Work of Director Spike Jonze (2003) as Self
- Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde (2002) as Himself (Segment)
- Beastie Boys: Video Anthology (2000) as Self
- Beastie Boys: Video Anthology (2000) Music
- Futurama (1999) as Ad-Rock / MCA (voice)
- Beastie Boys: Live in SECC, Glasgow (1999) as Ad Rock
- Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999 (1999)
- Beastie Boys: Live in Glasgow 1999 (1999) as Self
- Free Tibet (1998) as Ad-Rock - Beastie Boys
- Beastie|ography (1998) as Self
- Beastie Boys: Open Air Festival (1998)
- Nathanial Hornblower’s: The Robot V the Octopus Monster Saga (1998)
- Cityscrapes: Los Angeles (1996) as Young Man
- Tibetan Freedom Concert (1996) as Self
- Hi Octane (1994) as Self
- Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994) as Self
- Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! (1994)
- Beastie Boys: Sabotage (1994) as Bobby, 'The Rookie' (as Vic Colfari)
- Beastie Boys: Sabotage (1994) Music
- Ciao L.A. (1994) as Vic Calfori
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Roadside Prophets (1992) as Sam
- Beastie Boys: The $kill$ To Pay The Bill$ (1992) as Self
- Beastie Boys - Live in Japan (1992) as Self
- A Kiss Before Dying (1991) as Jay Faraday
- Cityscrapes (1990) as Kevin
- Lost Angels (1989) as Tim Doolan
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- Tougher Than Leather (1988) as Self
- Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) as Self - as Beastie Boys
- The Equalizer (1985) as Ronald Baines
- Krush Groove (1985) as Self (Beastie Boys)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Time Out
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adam Horovitz best known for?
Adam Horovitz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beastie Boys Story (2020), Beastie Boys Story (2020), Beastie Boys Story (2020), Rum Runners (1971).
When and where was Adam Horovitz born?
Adam Horovitz was born on October 31, 1966 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Adam Horovitz have?
Adam Horovitz has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2021.
What is Adam Horovitz's background in cinema and television?
Adam Keefe Horovitz, also known as Ad-Rock, King Ad-Rock, and Beast, is an American rapper, guitarist, and actor. Born on October 31, 1966, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, he is best known as a member of the pioneering hip hop group Beastie Boys. He has a total of 72 known credits in the sound category.
Adam Horovitz by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Futurama (1999) as Ad-Rock / MCA (voice) — aged about 32
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self — aged about 49
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 17
- Beastie Boys Story (2020) as Self — aged about 53
- 30 Rock (2006) as Ad-Rock — aged about 39
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 26
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