Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Ione Skye (1992-1999), Kathleen Hanna (2006)
Parents
Israel Horovitz
Education
City As School, McBurney School, P.S. 41
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (אָדָם)
Popularity
Tier B -- 60,358 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Year context
Born in 1966 -- Cultural Revolution begins in China; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1985-2018)
Zodiac
Year of the Horse, sign of Scorpio
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (12)
Biography
Adam Keefe Horovitz, known professionally as Ad-Rock, is an American rapper, guitarist, and actor. He was a member of the hip-hop group Beastie Boys. While Beastie Boys were active, Horovitz performed with a side project, BS 2000. Since the group disbanded in 2012 following the death of Adam Yauch, Horovitz has participated in several Beastie Boys-related projects, worked as a remixer, producer, and guest musician for other artists, and acted in a number of films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ad-Rock?
Ad-Rock is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Ad-Rock born?
Ad-Rock was born in Manhattan.
What movies or shows has Ad-Rock been in?
Ad-Rock has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Golden Exits (2018), The Truth About Lies (2018), No No: A Dockumentary (2014), Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011), Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (2006).
Where can I find more information about Ad-Rock?
You can find more about Ad-Rock on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
