King Diamond

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.

King Diamond is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023), Metalocalypse (2006), Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground (1988), Texas Carlos Massacre (2021), Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95 (1993), Metal Retardation (2009), King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live (2019), Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event (2011). The recorded credits span 1988 to 2025, including 18 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.