Dustin Neil Diamond (January 7, 1977 - February 1, 2021) was an American actor, musician, and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Samuel "Screech" Powers on the television show Saved by the Bell. Diamond's most memorable role was that of the nerdy 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 (1995-2000). 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. He is also known for his appearances on the Celebrity Fit Club.
Diamond passed away from stage 4 lung cancer at age 44 on February 1st, 2021. [1]
Episodes Acted In:
- Revenge on the Revenge of the Nerds (Gilbert Lowell)
- Star Trek Experience (Employee)
- Sawed by the Bell (Samuel "Screech" Powers)
Episodes Appeared In:
- Corey & Corey Save the World (voiced by Breckin Meyer)
- Sawed by the Bell (Samuel "Screech" Powers)
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