Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz
Actor, musician, visual artist: The Monkees
Micky Dolenz is an actor, musician, director, producer, visual artist, and inventor.
He first established himself as a performer at age 10 when he starred in his first TV series, Circus Boy (1956-1958). In his teens, he guest-starred on a number of television shows and also learned to play guitar.
In 1965, Micky was one of four actors chosen out of 400 applicants who responded to a trade ad announcing auditions for a new TV show about rock 'n roll band. The Monkees became one of the most popular music acts of the decade.
After selling more than 65 million records worldwide as a member of The Monkees, Micky has continued to make his mark in other areas of the entertainment business, through his varied career as an actor, director, producer and performer.
In 1977, Micky flew to London to star in Harry Nilsson's West End Musical, The Point. He planned to stay three months but remained for 12 years. During that time, Micky honed his behind-the-camera skills by becoming prominent producer-director for the BBC and London Weekend Television. He also directed a feature film, The Box, written by Micheal Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python, and helmed numerous music videos.
When Micky returned to the U.S., he continued his directing career with projects for the Disney Channel and Harmony Pictures, among others.
In 1986, Micky and Peter Tork recorded new tracks for Arista Records and the single, That Was Then, This Is Now, became their first Top 20 record since 1968. Micky, Peter and Davy Jones subsequently reunited for a 1986 summer tour. At one point in 1987, there were seven Monkees albums on Billboard's Top 200 LP's Chart.
In 1996, The Monkees again joined together this time for a 30 Year Reunion summer tour around America. The response was such that they toured again the following year, this time finishing up in England.
Micky also has a new invention called Hang-it-All.
Visit Micky's Official website to check on his tour dates across the USA.
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