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Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) -- From Davy Jones' stunt double to KROQ DJ with a talent scout's vision, "Rodney on the ROQ" has done it all.
Head (1968) -- The Monkees are tossed about in a psychedelic, surrealist, plotless, circular bit of fun fluff.
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Overview

Date of Birth:
30 December 1942, Houston, Texas, USA more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Singer, composer, heartthrob, pioneer - all are accurate descriptions... more
Trivia:
Arrived for his first interview for The Monkees wearing a wool cap... more
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Awards:
3 wins more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Blucas & Grace Join Cruise & Diaz In ‘Wichita’
 (From Screen Rant. 2 September 2009, 1:50 PM, PDT)
Exclusive: An Interview with Ted Raimi
 (From Fangoria. 18 June 2009, 11:40 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Michael Blessing | The Monkees | the Monkees

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music Department, Miscellaneous Crew, Composer, Director, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Tapeheads (1988) .... Water Man
  2. Burglar (1987) .... Cabbie
  3. "Michael Nesmith in Television Parts" (1985) TV series .... Host
  4. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) (uncredited) .... Race Official
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
  5. "Saturday Night Live" .... Man in foreign film (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul, Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns (1981) TV episode (uncredited) .... Man in foreign film
  6. An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) (V) .... Foyer the Butler

  7. Head (1968) .... Mike
  8. "The Monkees" .... Mike / ... (56 episodes, 1966-1968)
        - Mijacogeo (1968) TV episode .... Mike
        - Monkees Blow Their Minds (1968) TV episode .... Mike / Frank Zappa
        - Some Like It Lukewarm (1968) TV episode .... Mike
        - Monkees Mind Their Manor (1968) TV episode .... Mike
        - The Monkees in Paris (1968) TV episode .... Mike
          (51 more)
  9. "That Girl" .... Director of Avant-Garde Play (1 episode, 1966)
        - Rich Little Rich Kid (1966) TV episode (uncredited) .... Director of Avant-Garde Play
Soundtrack:
  1. The Heartbreak Kid (2007) (writer: "Different Drum")
  2. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) (writer: "Different Drum")
    ... aka Dodgeball (USA: short title)
    ... aka Voll auf die Nüsse (Germany)
  3. The Monkees: Live Summer Tour (2002) (V) (writer: "The Girl I Knew Somewhere", "Mary Mary", "Goin' Down")
  4. Things Behind the Sun (2001) (writer: "The Girl I Knew Somewhere")

  5. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) (TV) (music: "Circle Sky")
  6. Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (1997) (TV) (writer: "Listen to the band", "Mary, Mary", "No Time", "Circle Sky") (performer: "Until it's time for you to go") (producer: "Listen to the band", "Mary, Mary", "Circle Sky")
  7. Peter's Friends (1992) (writer: "Rio") (performer: "Rio")
  8. Nesmith Live (1992) (V) (writer: "Yellow Butterfly", "Laugh Kills Lonesome", "Moon Over The Rio Grande", "Papa Gene's Blues", "Two Different Roads", "Joanne", "Tomorrow And Me", "The Upside Of Good-bye", "Juliana", "Some Of Shelly's Blues", "I Am Not That", "Propinquity", "Harmony Constant", "Silver Moon", "Rising In Love", "Rio", "Different Drum", "I Am Not That (Reprise)") (producer: "Yellow Butterfly", "Laugh Kills Lonesome", "Moon Over The Rio Grande", "Papa Gene's Blues", "Two Different Roads", "Joanne", "Tomorrow And Me", "The Upside Of Good-bye", "Juliana", "Some Of Shelly's Blues", "I Am Not That", "Propinquity", "Harmony Constant", "Silver Moon", "Rising In Love", "Rio", "Different Drum", "I Am Not That (Reprise)")
    ... aka Michael Nesmith Live at the Britt (USA: long title)

  9. Television Parts Home Companion (1985) (V) (writer: "I'll Remember You") (performer: "Chow Mein & Bowling", "I'll Remember You") ("Eldorado to the Moon")
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Television Parts Home Companion (USA: long title)
  10. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) (producer: "Cruisin'", "Magic", "Tonight", "Light", "Rio")
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)

  11. 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee (1969) (TV) (writer: "Naked Persimmon (The Only Thing I Believe Is True)", "Listen To The Band") (performer: "Naked Persimmon (The Only Thing I Believe Is True)")
  12. Head (1968) (writer: "Circle Sky")
  13. "The Monkees" (28 episodes, 1966-1968)
        - Monkees Blow Their Minds (1968) TV episode (writer: "Daily Nightly")
        - The Monkees in Paris (1968) TV episode (writer: "Don't Call On Me", "Goin' Down")
        - The Monkee's Paw (1968) TV episode (writer: "Goin' Down" (uncredited))
        - Monstrous Monkee Mash (1968) TV episode (writer: "Goin' Down")
        - Fairy Tale (1968) TV episode (writer: "Daily Nightly") (performer: "Any Man of Mine" (uncredited))
          (23 more)
Producer:
  1. The Lionel Richie Collection (2003) (V) (producer) (segment "All Night Long")

  2. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) (TV) (executive producer)

  3. Tapeheads (1988) (executive producer)
  4. Square Dance (1987) (producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Home Is Where the Heart Is (USA: TV title)
  5. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) (executive producer)
  6. Television Parts (1985) (TV) (executive producer)
  7. Television Parts Home Companion (1985) (V) (executive producer)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Television Parts Home Companion (USA: long title)
  8. Repo Man (1984) (executive producer)
  9. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) (producer)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
  10. An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) (V) (executive producer)
  11. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) (executive producer)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)
Writer:
  1. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) (TV) (written by)

  2. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) (writer) (segments)
  3. Television Parts Home Companion (1985) (V) (writer)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Television Parts Home Companion (USA: long title)
  4. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) (written by)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
  5. An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) (V) (writer)
  6. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) (written by)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)

  7. Head (1968) (uncredited)
Music Department:
  1. Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000 (2000) (V) (composer: song "Mary, Mary")

  2. Nesmith Live (1992) (V) (musician: guitar/lead vocals)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith Live at the Britt (USA: long title)

  3. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) (music arranger) (musician: guitar)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
  4. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) (lyrical composer: songs) (music composer: songs) (musician: guitar)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Tapeheads (1988) (presenter)
  2. Square Dance (1987) (presenter)
    ... aka Home Is Where the Heart Is (USA: TV title)
  3. Repo Man (1984) (presenter)
  4. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) (presenter)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)
Composer:
  1. Nesmith Live (1992) (V)
    ... aka Michael Nesmith Live at the Britt (USA: long title)

  2. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
    ... aka Timerider (USA: short title)

  3. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
    ... aka Freedom R.I.P
    ... aka Northfield Cemetery Massacre
Director:
  1. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) (TV)

  2. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) (uncredited)
Self:
  1. "Behind the Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka VH1's Behind the Music (USA: alternative title)
        - The Monkees (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  2. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Monkees (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "Today" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1966-1999)
    ... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Today Show (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 30 January 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 7 March 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 2 December 1982 (1982) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 August 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "KTLA Morning News" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka KTLA Morning Show (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 25 January 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "The Big Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode dated 3 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) (TV) .... Mike
  7. Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  8. "Noel's House Party" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode #6.11 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Breakfast News" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode dated 10 January 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "This Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
        - Episode dated 10 January 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  11. Hey Hey We're the Monkees (1996) (VG) .... Himself
  12. "Later with Greg Kinnear" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Later
        - Episode dated 1 December 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  13. "Showbiz Today" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1987-1993)
        - Episode dated 27 January 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 March 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 June 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Austin City Limits" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Michael Nesmith/Emmylou Harris and The Nash Ramblers (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Nesmith Live (1992) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Michael Nesmith Live at the Britt (USA: long title)
  16. "Crook & Chase" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
        - Episode dated 8 March 1990 (1990) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 March 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself

  17. "Headline News" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 21 March 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  18. "Good Morning America" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka G.M.A. (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Episode dated 9 September 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  19. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 8 September 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 6 March 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  20. MTV Video Music Awards 1986 (1986) (TV) (as The Monkees) .... Himself - Performer
  21. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) (V) .... Himself - Player
  22. Television Parts (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  23. Television Parts Home Companion (1985) (V) .... Himself - Player
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Television Parts Home Companion (USA: long title)
  24. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode dated 13 January 1983 (1983) TV episode .... Himself
  25. Elephant Parts (1981) (V) .... Himself - Player
    ... aka Michael Nesmith in Elephant Parts (USA: long title)
  26. "Rock Concert" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
    ... aka Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (USA: complete title)
        - Episode dated 20 June 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 11 August 1979 (1979) TV episode .... Himself

  27. "Bandstand" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1966-1971)
    ... aka AB (USA: short title)
    ... aka American Bandstand (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Bandstand 1966 (USA: ninth season title)
    ... aka New American Bandstand 1965 (USA: new title)
    ... aka VH1's Best of American Bandstand (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 8 May 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 17 December 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Himself

  28. "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" .... Himself - Guest Performer (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka Laugh-In
        - Episode #3.4 (1969) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Performer
  29. "The Johnny Cash Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.6 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 16 June 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  31. "The Joey Bishop Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode dated 24 April 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  32. 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee (1969) (TV) .... Himself - Monkee #3
  33. "It's Happening" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka Happening '68 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Happening '69 (USA: second season title)
        - Episode dated 22 March 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  34. "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.2 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  35. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1968)
        - Episode dated 27 December 1968 (1968) TV episode (as the Monkees) .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 December 1968 (1968) TV episode (as the Monkees) .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 December 1968 (1968) TV episode (as the Monkees) .... Himself
        - Episode dated 24 December 1968 (1968) TV episode (as the Monkees) .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 December 1968 (1968) TV episode (as The Monkees) .... Himself
  36. "Top of the Pops" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1967)
    ... aka All New Top of the Pops (UK: alternative title)
    ... aka TOTP
        - Episode dated 6 July 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 9 February 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
  37. The 18th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1967) (TV) .... Himself
  38. "The Monkees" .... Himself (1 episode, 1967)
        - The Prince and the Paupers (1967) TV episode .... Himself
  39. "The Lloyd Thaxton Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1965)
        - Episode dated 12 November 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Making the Monkees (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  2. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) .... Himself
  3. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) .... Himself
  4. "Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song"
        - Pure Pop (2001) TV episode (as The Monkees) .... Themselves
  5. Hendrix (2000) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself (leaves plane)
  6. Hide and Seek (1996) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
  7. "The Beatles Anthology"
        - July '66 to June '67 (1995) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  8. Heart and Soul (1988)
  9. NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  10. "The Monkees"
        - I Was a 99-Pound Weakling (1967) TV episode .... Mike

Additional Details

Other Works:
He has released several albums since quitting The Monkees. He recorded three with The First National Band immediately after. While in The Monkees, he recorded an album entitled "The Wichita Train Whistle Sings" of ten instrumental versions of Monkees songs. He performs live solo concerts. Sandy Hair of Neftoon amora". The first six chapters are available through his internet home page. more
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2 Biographical Movies | 2 Portrayals | 1 Print Biography | 1 Pictorial more
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