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Boyd Rice

Known For
Acting
Born
December 15, 1956
Active Years
1988–2024 (37 Years)
Total Credits
27 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 15, 1956 27 credits
27
Total Credits
1988–2024
37 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Task: Write a factual identity profile of Boyd Rice (focusing on Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
[1] TMDB: Boyd Rice is an American experimental sound/noise musician (NON since mid-1970s). Also archivist, actor, photographer, author, member of Partridge Family Temple, co-founder of UNPOP art movement, staff writer for Modern Drunkard magazine. Known for acting. 21 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: December 15, 1956.
[2] IMDb: Actor: Pearls Before Swine. Known for Pearls Before Swine (1999), Black Sun (1996), and Gas Food Lodging (1992).
[3] Wikipedia: Boyd Blake Rice (born December 16, 1956). American experimental sound/noise musician (NON since mid-1970s). Industrial musician, writer, photographer.
[4] Biographies.net: Boyd Blake Rice is American experimental sound/noise musician (NON since mid-1970s), archivist, actor, photographer, author, member of Partridge Family Temple, co-founder of UNPOP art movement, staff writer for Modern Drunkard magazine.
Name: Boyd Blake Rice.
Birth: December 15, 1956 (TMDB) or December 16, 1956 (Wikipedia). Self-correction: As an archivist, I should note the discrepancy or pick one if I must, but the prompt says "use only facts present". I will use the name Boyd Blake Rice and his various roles.
Roles: American experimental sound/noise musician (using the name NON

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Boyd Rice (specifically focusing on Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Focus: Acting career.
[1] TMDB: Known for acting. 21 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: Dec 15, 1956. Also known as NON.
[2] IMDb: Actor: Pearls Before Swine. Known for Pearls Before Swine (1999), Black Sun (1996) and Gas Food Lodging (1992).
[3] Wikipedia: Boyd Blake Rice (born Dec 16, 1956). American experimental sound/noise musician (NON since mid-1970s). Industrial musician, writer, photographer.
[4] Biographies.net: American experimental sound/noise musician (NON since mid-1970s), archivist, actor, photographer, author, member of Partridge Family Temple, co-founder of UNPOP art movement, staff writer for Modern Drunkard magazine.
Name: Boyd Blake Rice.
Acting credits: Pearls Before Swine (1999), Black Sun (1996), Gas Food Lodging (1992).
Total known acting credits: 21.
Other professions (context): Experimental sound/noise musician (NON), industrial musician, writer, photographer, archivist, author, member of Partridge Family Temple, co-founder of UNPOP art movement, staff writer for Modern Drunkard magazine.
Drafting Paragraph 1: Boyd Blake Rice is an American experimental sound/noise musician, writer, and photographer who has also worked as an actor. Since the mid-1970s, he has used the name NON for his musical projects. In addition to his work as an industrial musician, Rice is an archivist, author, and a member of the Partridge Family Temple religious group. He is a co-founder of the UNPOP art movement and serves as a staff writer for Modern Drunkard magazine.
Drafting Paragraph 2 (Focusing on Acting): Regarding his acting career, Rice has 21 known credits. His filmography includes appearances in the productions Black Sun (1996), Gas Food Lodging (1992), and Pearls Before Swine (1999).
Current Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~65 words.
Para 2: ~35 words.
Total: ~100 words.
Constraint Check: I need 180-260 words. I must expand using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy: I cannot invent facts. I can only elaborate on the existing facts or combine them more descriptively. However, the provided sources are quite sparse on acting details. I must be careful not to hallucinate.
Wait, let's re-read the sources.
Source 1: "Known For Acting", "Known Credits 21".
Source 2: "Actor: Pearls Before Swine. Boyd Rice is known for Pearls Before Swine (1999), Black Sun (1996) and Gas Food Lodging (1992)."
Source 3/4: Biographical details.
Problem: The sources do not provide enough information to reach 180 words without being repetitive or inventing details. I must find a way to weave the biographical information into

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Career timeline

Landman
Reading, Pennsylvania
An American Satan
Yellowstone
The Second Coming
Ghoul Misogyny · MusicCharles Manson, The Church of Satan, The Universal Order & The Process Church of Final Judgment
IconoclastIconoclast · Art DesignerIconoclast · Additional Photography
0% Down · Music
Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey
NON: Live in Osaka
The Many Moods Of Boyd RiceThe Many Moods Of Boyd Rice · Director
Pearls Before SwinePearls Before Swine · Original Music Composer
Black Sun · DirectorBlack Sun · Music
Speak of the Devil
In Satan's Name
No Sense Makes SenseBy Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground8-8-88 Church of Satan Mansonite Rally8-8-88 Church of Satan Mansonite Rally · DirectorPranks!

Full Filmography

27 titles
  • Landman (2024) as Boyd Rice
  • Reading, Pennsylvania (2022)
  • An American Satan (2019)
  • Yellowstone (2018) as Boyd
  • The Second Coming (2015)
  • Ghoul Misogyny (2012) Music
  • Charles Manson, The Church of Satan, The Universal Order & The Process Church of Final Judgment (2012)
  • Iconoclast (2010) as Himself
  • Advertisement
  • Iconoclast (2010) Art Designer
  • Iconoclast (2010) Additional Photography
  • 0% Down (2008) Music
  • Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey (2006) as Self - Interviewee
  • NON: Live in Osaka (2004)
  • The Many Moods Of Boyd Rice (2002) as Himself
  • The Many Moods Of Boyd Rice (2002) Director
  • Pearls Before Swine (1999) as Daniel / Morton Bugs
  • Pearls Before Swine (1999) Original Music Composer
  • Black Sun (1996) Director
  • Black Sun (1996) Music
  • Speak of the Devil (1995) as Himself
  • In Satan's Name (1994)
  • No Sense Makes Sense (1993) as Himself
  • By Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil (1993)
  • Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • 8-8-88 Church of Satan Mansonite Rally (1988) as Himself
  • 8-8-88 Church of Satan Mansonite Rally (1988) Director
  • Pranks! (1988)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Boyd Rice best known for?

Boyd Rice is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Landman (2024), Yellowstone (2018).

When and where was Boyd Rice born?

Boyd Rice was born on December 15, 1956.

How many credits does Boyd Rice have?

Boyd Rice has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2024.

What is Boyd Rice's background in cinema and television?

Task: Write a factual identity profile of Boyd Rice (focusing on Acting). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no ...

Boyd Rice by the numbers

27credits
25films
2TV series
1988–2024active years

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