Dustin Diamond
Biography
Dustin Neil Diamond was an American actor and stand-up comedian born on January 7, 1977, in San Jose, California, and he died on February 1, 2021, at the age of forty-four. He is best known for portraying the character Samuel Screech Powers throughout the Saved by the Bell franchise. His television career included attending Zion Lutheran School in Anaheim, California, and portraying an eighth-grader while in the fifth grade in the television series Good Morning, Miss Bliss in 1987. That series evolved into California High School in 1989, as well as its various television movies and spin-offs. Additionally, he appeared in the television series Wunderbare Jahre in 1988, accumulating fifty-seven known acting credits throughout his career.
Career overview
Dustin Neil Diamond was an American actor and stand-up comedian born on January 7, 1977, in San Jose, California, and he passed away on February 1, 2021. He is best known for portraying the character Samuel Screech Powers throughout the Saved by the Bell franchise. His education took place at Zion Lutheran School in Anaheim, California.
While in the fifth grade, he began his television work by portraying eighth-grader Samuel Screech Powers in the television series Good Morning, Miss Bliss in 1987. This series eventually evolved into California High School in 1989, alongside its various television movies and spin-offs where he continued his role. Additionally, his television credits include an appearance in the television series Wunderbare Jahre in 1988. Over the course of his career, he accumulated fifty-seven known acting credits.
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58 titles- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
- El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies (2022) as Shawn St. Clair
- Joker's Poltergeist (2017) as Raynard
- Bleeding Hearts (2015) as Oliver Jaffe
- A Dog for Christmas (2015) as Fred
- Hamlet A.D.D. (2014) as Bernardo
- The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story (2014) Executive Producer
- College Fright Night (2014) as Professor Donnely
- Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell (2013) as Himself
- Stupid Hype (2013) as Himself
- Stupid Hype (2013) as Dustin Diamond
- All Wifed Out (2013) as Dustin Diamond
- Scavenger Killers (2013) as Agent Dewayne
- Little Creeps (2012) as Professor Donnely
- Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- Camp Playboy (2011) as Chef Dustin
- Big Money Rustlas (2010) as Outhouse Guy
- Tetherball: The Movie (2010) as Coach McAger
- American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009) as Alumnus Guy #1
- Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie (2009) as Buster
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Playboy TV's Night Calls with Jesse Jane and Kirsten Price (2008) as Self
- Child Star Confidential (2006) as Self
- 10 Ways (2006)
- Voices from the Graves (2006) as Dr. Feldman
- Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
- 13th Grade (2005) as Corey
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Self (voice)
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) as Dustin Diamond
- Big Fat Liar (2002) as Wolf Party Guest
- Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002) as Simone
- Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self
- Off Centre (2001)
- Made (2001) as Self (uncredited)
- Longshot (2001) as Waiter
- Dustin Diamond Teaches Chess (2001) as Himself
- Dustin Diamond Teaches Chess (2001) Director
- The View (1997) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- Hang Time (1995)
- Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994) as Samuel 'Screech' Powers
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Samuel 'Screech' Powers
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) as Samuel 'Screech' Powers
- Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992) as Screech
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Samuel 'Screech' Powers
- She's Out of Control (1989) as Kid on the Beach
- Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? (1989) as Samuel 'Screech' Powers
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Joey Harris
- Big Top Pee-wee (1988) as Child - Deke
- Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988) as Samuel "Screech" Powers
- Purple People Eater (1988) as Big Z
- Yogi's Great Escape (1987) as Chubby Kid (voice)
- The Price of Life (1987)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Young Stiles (segment 'The Price of Life')
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What movies or TV shows is Dustin Diamond best known for?
Dustin Diamond is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Perfect 10 Liners (2024), American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009), Celebrity Juice (2008), Best Week Ever (2004).
When and where was Dustin Diamond born?
Dustin Diamond was born on January 7, 1977 in San Jose, California, USA. They passed away on February 1, 2021.
How many credits does Dustin Diamond have?
Dustin Diamond has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Dustin Diamond's background in cinema and television?
Dustin Neil Diamond was an American actor and stand-up comedian born on January 7, 1977, in San Jose, California, and he died on February 1, 2021, at the age of forty-four. He is best known for portraying the character Samuel Screech Powers throughout the Saved by the Bell franchise. His television career included atte...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Joey Harris — aged about 11
- Off Centre (2001) — aged about 24
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Samuel 'Screech' Powers — aged about 12
- Hang Time (1995) — aged about 18
- Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988) as Samuel "Screech" Powers — aged about 11
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Self (voice) — aged about 27
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