Michael Nesmith
Acting
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Acting Credits
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Biography
Robert Michael Nesmith (December 30, 1942 – December 10, 2021) was an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist. He was best known as a member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968). His songwriting credits include "Different Drum", which became a hit for Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys. After the break-up of the Monkees, Nesmith continued his successful songwriting and performing career, first with the seminal country rock g...
Known For
Filmography
Laurel Canyon
2020
as Self (archive footage)
I Want My MTV
2019
as Self
Boyce & Hart: The Guys Who Wrote 'Em
2015
Making The Monkees
2007
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
2003
as Self
Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees
1997
as Self
Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
1997
as Mike
Behind the Music
1997
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Michael Nesmith: Austin City Limits
1992
Michael Nesmith Live at the Britt Festival
1992
Tapeheads
1988
as Water Man
Burglar
1987
as Cabbie
Barbecue Death Squad From Hell
1986
Dr. Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1985
Television Parts Home Companion
1985
as Self
Repo Man
1984
as Rabbi
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
1982
as Race Official (uncredited)
Elephant Parts
1981
An Evening with Sir William Martin
1981
as Foyer the Butler
Saturday Night Live
1975
as The Man with the Black Hat (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Man in Foreign Film (uncredited)
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
1969
as Himself/Monkee #3
Head
1968
as Mike
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
Monkees Screen Tests
1966
as Self
The Monkees
1966
as Mike
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self