Diplo
Biography
Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr., who is known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and record producer. He was born on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, and is based in Los Angeles, California. He is also known by the names LSD and Major Lazer. He is credited with known credits in the entertainment industry under acting, with a total of forty-six known credits recorded.
Career overview
Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr., known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and record producer. Born on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi, he is based in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, he has also been known by other names including LSD and Major Lazer.
As a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Diplo has accumulated known credits in the media. His work encompasses both movies and television shows, with professional involvement listed across various international databases such as The Movie Database, Wikipedia, IMDb, and the Czech database ČSFD.cz.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- K-Pops! (2026) as Diplo
- Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Closing Ceremony: Beauty in Action (2026) as Self
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024) as Self
- Ultraman: Rising (2024) Songs
- Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music (2022) as Self (voice)
- Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl (2022) as Self
- Charli XCX: Alone Together (2022) as Self
- Small Engine Repair (2021) Executive Producer
- The High Note (2020) as Richie Williams
- Celebrity Show-Off (2020) as Self
- Famo$o (2020) as Self
- Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert (2020) as Self
- The Brightest Blue Experience (2020) as Himself (Projection)
- Chasing the Sound (2020) as Self
- Chasing the Sound (2020) Executive Producer
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) as DJ
- Death Stranding: Timefall - Behind the Scenes Making of Digital Video (2019) as Self
- Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018) as Self
- What Would Diplo Do? (2017) Executive Producer
- What Would Diplo Do? (2017) Creator
- Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017) Playback Singer
- Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017) Original Music Composer
- Give Me Future: Major Lazer in Cuba (2017) as Self
- Give Me Future: Major Lazer in Cuba (2017) Producer
- Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour (2016) as Self - Unapologetic Bitch
- iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2016 (2016) as Self - Performer
- I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
- Major Lazer (2015) Creator
- Diplo Presents: @LARGE – CREATORS AT WORK (2015) as Self - Host
- Diplo Presents: @LARGE – CREATORS AT WORK (2015) Executive Producer
- F10RIDA (2015) as himself
- PURPOSE - The Movement (2015) as Diplo
- Skrillex LIVE @ ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) Songs
- 22 Jump Street (2014) as Spring Break DJ
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self
- Reincarnated (2012) as Self
- Ridiculousness (2011) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Favela on Blast (2008) as Self
- Favela on Blast (2008) Producer
- Favela on Blast (2008) Writer
- Favela on Blast (2008) Director
- Perfect Hair Forever (2004) Theme Song Performance
- Charlie Rose (1991) as Self
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- AVN Awards as Self - Performer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Diplo best known for?
Diplo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ultraman: Rising (2024), Charli XCX: Alone Together (2022), The High Note (2020), Desus & Mero (2019).
When and where was Diplo born?
Diplo was born on November 10, 1978 in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Diplo have?
Diplo has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Diplo's background in cinema and television?
Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr., who is known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and record producer. He was born on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, and is based in Los Angeles, California. He is also known by the names LSD and Major Lazer. He is credited with known credits in the entertainmen...
Diplo by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 19
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self — aged about 4
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self — aged about 33
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant — aged about 36
- The High Note (2020) as Richie Williams — aged about 41
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) as DJ — aged about 40
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