Who Is Dustin Diamond? Age, Biography and Wiki
Dustin Diamond was an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Screech Powers on the iconic TV show Saved by the Bell. Born on January 7, 1977, he had a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry that spanned multiple decades. Despite his passing in February 2021, fans still remember him fondly for his contributions to television and comedy.
| Occupation | Stand-up Comedians |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 7, 1977 |
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 1 February, 2021 |
| Died Place | Cape Coral, Florida, U.S. |
Popularity
Dustin Diamond's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Dustin Diamond stood at approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall. Throughout his life, he maintained a weight that fluctuated between 150 to 180 pounds, depending on his health and activities. His body measurements included a typical build characteristic of many comedians, although exact figures were not publicly disclosed.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Dustin Diamond had a complex personal life filled with various relationships. At the time of his passing in 2021, he was engaged to his girlfriend, Amanda Schutz. The couple operated mostly under the radar, but it is known that Amanda was a source of support during his struggles with health issues. Prior to Amanda, Diamond had a few high-profile relationships, but they ended without significant public disclosure.
His father taught digital electronics for a computer processing firm, and his mother was a computer operator for Pacific Bell. Diamond was Jewish, and attended Zion Lutheran School.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Dustin Diamond's estimated net worth at the time of his death was around $300,000. This figure reflects his earnings from acting, comedy performances, and sporadic appearances on reality television. His salary varied throughout his career, heavy in the early years due to his role on Saved by the Bell, but he struggled financially in later years, influencing his engagements with reality TV shows.
On September 18, 2002, he appeared on an NWA-TNA's Asylum weekly pay-per-view. Billed as Screech, he challenged TNA's bellkeeper, Tiny the Bellkeeper, to a boxing match. Screech won by knockout in 42 seconds.
Career, Business and Investments
Dustin Diamond's career propelled forward in the early 90s with Saved by the Bell, which became a cultural phenomenon. After the series concluded, he appeared in various films and TV shows, including Saved by the Bell: The College Years and the reality show Celebrity Fit Club. In addition to acting, Diamond also pursued stand-up comedy and authored a controversial tell-all book, showcasing his struggles and experiences in Hollywood.
Following his fame, he attempted to find new avenues for income through business ventures, including adult film releases and other entertainment projects. His investments were minimal and primarily focused on his personal brand rather than significant business undertakings.
Diamond was a spokesperson for the Rockford, Illinois-based insurance company Insurance King. In some Insurance King commercials he is featured in, he makes several references to Saved By the Bell (with logos in the commercial saying “Saved By the King”).
In other commercials, he is shown to be pulled over, not caring about the already numerous tickets he has because he is “saved by the King!”, being in a Western style standoff, and being a terrible barber.
Social Network
Dustin Diamond was active on several social media platforms where he connected with fans and shared insights about his life. His engagement on platforms like Twitter and Instagram allowed him to maintain a presence in the public eye even after the end of his acting career. He often used these platforms to address rumors, share his thoughts on the industry, and promote his personal projects.
In 2009, Diamond published an inside story of the show's cast and crew, from his point of view, titled Behind the Bell. The book paints an unflattering portrait of many of Diamond's colleagues and their allegedly sordid backstage behavior. Some of these claims have been repudiated by Diamond's colleagues and questioned by critics.
Diamond later commented on the book's content in a December 2013 appearance on an Oprah: Where Are They Now? segment on the OWN Network in which he stated that the book was ghost written by an author who simply interviewed him and compiled the book from his answers.
He claimed that many parts of the book, such as allegations of teen sex and drug use, were fabricated from very minor statements he made during the interviews.
Education
Dustin Diamond received his initial education in California and pursued acting as a career from a young age. Although specifics about his formal education are scarce, he honed his craft through practical experience in acting rather than through traditional academic institutions.
Diamond began acting as a child. He became known for playing 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.
