King Diamond
Acting
1956-06-14 · Copenhagen, Denmark
Kim Bendix Petersen (born 14 June 1956), better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician and songwriter. As a vocalist, he is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice, in particular his far-reaching falsetto screams. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond. He also plays keyboards and guitars on studio recordings but uses live shows to focus solely on his vocal performance. Diamond is renowned for his dark lyrical content and his story concepts. He is also known for his distinctive shock stage persona (in particular his black and white facepaint). He remains a huge influence on many rock and metal artists, including Metallica, Slayer and Cradle of Filth.
Filmography(22)
movieKing Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
as Vocals · 2025 · 0.0
movieMetalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
as Priest (voice) · 2023 · 6.6
movieMercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
as Himself · 2022 · 0.0
movieTexas Carlos Massacre
as Self · 2021 · 5.0
movieKing Diamond: Summer Breeze
as · 2019 · 9.0
movieKing Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
as · 2019 · 7.7
movieKing Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal · 2019 · 8.0
movieKing Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista · 2015 · 0.0
movieMetallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self · 2011 · 6.1
movieMetal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond · 2009 · 4.0
tvMetalocalypse
as Employee 421 (voice) · 2006 · 7.6
tvMetalocalypse
as Ronald von Moldenberg (voice) · 2006 · 7.6
tvMetalocalypse
as Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice) · 2006 · 7.6
tvMetalocalypse
as The Blues Devil (voice) · 2006 · 7.6
movieKing Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
as · 2003 · 0.0
movieKing Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
as Vox · 2001 · 0.0
movieMercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
as Vox · 1999 · 0.0
movieKing Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox · 1997 · 0.0
movieMercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
as Vox · 1993 · 0.0
movieKing Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox · 1990 · 0.0
movieKing Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
as Vox · 1989 · 0.0
movieDevil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage) · 1988 · 5.8