Adam Horovitz

Adam Horovitz

58 · Born: Oct 31, 1966

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 31, 1966 South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Kathleen Hanna

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 8, 2025 )
  • Ione Skye

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Adam Horovitz, a talented musician, left his band "The Young And The Useless" to join forces with Mike D and Adam Yauch, forming the iconic Beastie Boys. This remarkable trio opened for the legendary Madonna on her highly acclaimed "Like a Virgin" tour, a testament to their burgeoning talent.

Adam's creative endeavors extend beyond music, as he has made appearances in several films. One of his most notable roles was in the 1989 drama "Lost Angels," alongside the esteemed Donald Sutherland. He also starred in the 1992 film "Roadside Prophets," featuring the talented John Doe.

Born to a family of artists, Adam is the son of Israel Horovitz, a multifaceted individual with credits in acting, directing, producing, and writing. His mother, Doris O'Keefe, is a skilled artist and painter. Adam's siblings are also accomplished in their respective fields, with his brother Matthew being an actor and his sister Rachael serving as a film producer.

In addition to his work with the Beastie Boys, Adam has explored experimental music with Amery Smith as a member of the "BS2000" project, further showcasing his versatility as a musician.

Career

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2018
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2017
Roxanne Roxanne
Roxanne Roxanne as Attorney Schwartz
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2016
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2015
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2011
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1998
Free Tibet
Free Tibet as Ad-Rock - Beastie Boys
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1992
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1991
A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying as Jay Faraday
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1989
Lost Angels
Lost Angels as Tim Doolan
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2001
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2000
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1998
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1994
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1988
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1985
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2020