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Dexter Holland

Known For
Acting
Born
December 29, 1965 in Orange County, California, USA
Active Years
1998–2026 (29 Years)
Total Credits
35 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 29, 1965 Orange County, California, USA 35 credits
35
Total Credits
1998–2026
29 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Dexter Holland (specifically focusing on "Acting" as per the prompt's instruction, though the bio is primarily musical).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. No preamble. No invented details.
Source Material:
Name: Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland.
Birth Date: December 29, 1965.
Birthplace: Orange County, California, USA (specifically Garden Grove per source [5]).
Profession: American musician, punk vocalist, co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist.
Family: Third of four children; father was a hospital administrator, mother was a school teacher.
Influences: Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, KISS, Bob Marley, Queen, The Rolling Stones, UFO (with Michael Schenker), Van Halen, Adolescents, Agent Orange, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, The Clash, Descendents, Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Social D.
Acting/Credits: Known for acting; soundtrack credit for Bubble Boy.
Draft 1:
Bryan Keith Dexter Holland was born on December 29, 1965, in Orange County, California. He is an American musician and punk vocalist known as a co-founder, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist. He is the third of four children born to a hospital administrator father and a school teacher mother. His early musical influences include Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, KISS, Bob Marley, Queen, The Rolling Stones, UFO with Michael Schenker, and Van Halen. During high school, he was influenced by punk music from bands such as the Adolescents, Agent Orange, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, The Clash, Descendents, Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and Social D. His credits include the soundtrack for Bubble Boy.
Word Count Check (Draft 1):
"Bryan Keith Dexter Holland was born on December 29, 1965, in Orange County

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Dexter Holland (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length must be 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Topic: Dexter Holland (Acting).
[1] TMDB: Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 32. Gender: Male. Birthday: December 29, 1965. Place of Birth: Orange County, California, USA.
[2] TMDB Bio: Bryan Keith Holland born two days before end of 1965.
[3] Wikipedia: Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland (born December 29, 1965) is an American musician, co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist.
[4] IMDb: Soundtrack: Bubble Boy.
[5] Wikipedia (Spanish): Bryan Keith Holland (Garden Grove, 29 de diciembre de 1965), known as Dexter Holland, singer and guitarist.
[6] Wikiwand: American rock musician (born 1965).
Name: Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland.
Birth: December 29, 1965, in Orange County, California (specifically Garden Grove).
Profession: American musician, co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist.
Acting/Credits: Known for acting with 32 known credits.
Soundtrack credit: Bubble Boy.
Drafting Paragraph 1 (Identity and Background):
Bryan Keith Dexter Holland is an American musician born on December 29, 1965, in Orange County, California. Specifically, he was born in Garden Grove. He is recognized as a co-founder, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist. He has been described as one of the greatest punk vocalists in rock history.
Drafting Paragraph 2 (Acting/Credits):
In addition to his musical career, Holland is known for his work in acting. He has 32 known credits listed in his professional profile. His work includes a soundtrack credit for the film Bubble Boy.
Current Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~50 words.
Para 2: ~35 words.
Total: ~85 words.
Problem: I need to reach 180-260 words.
Re-evaluating the Sources for more content:
The prompt asks for a career overview of "Dexter Holland (Acting)". However, the sources are very sparse on acting details. Most of the text is about his music/biography.
Sources provide:
Name: Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland.
Birth: Dec 29, 1965, Orange County/Garden Grove.
Role: Musician, co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist.
Acting: 32 known credits.
Soundtrack: Bubble Boy.
Influences: Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, KISS, Bob Marley, Queen, The Rolling Stones, UFO (with Michael Schenker) and Van Halen.
Punk influences: Adolescents, Agent Orange, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, The Clash, Descendents, Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Social Di... (cut off).
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Career timeline

Pretty Ugly: The Story of the LunachicksThe Offspring: SMASH 30th Anniversary Concert
La RevueltaThe Offspring - Hellfest 2024The Offspring - Lollapalooza 2024
The Offspring - Hellfest 2022
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and RageLong Live Rock... Celebrate the ChaosPunk in Drublic Documentary
The Last Sharknado: It's About TimeThe Great Satan
The Offspring - Rock in Rio 2017
The Offspring: Hellfest 2016
The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead
The Offspring: Live at Rock am Ring Germany 2014
Last Fast Ride: The Life, Love and Death of a Punk GoddessThe Offspring: Live at Lowlands 2011Drive-In Delirium Volume 2: The Offspring
One Nine Nine FourThe Offspring: Woodstock USA 1999
The Offspring: Live at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (KROQ Weenie Roast), May 2008The Offspring - Live in Rock in Rio 2008
Punk's Not Dead
The Offspring - Complete Music Video CollectionThe Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection · DirectorThe Offspring: Greatest Hits
Pauly Shore Is Dead
The Offspring: Huck ItThe Offspring: Huck It · Executive Producer
Idle Hands
The Offspring: AmericanaThe Offspring: AmericanaThe Offspring: Americana · Executive Producer

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks (2026)
  • The Offspring: SMASH 30th Anniversary Concert (2026)
  • La Revuelta (2024) as Self - Guest
  • The Offspring - Hellfest 2024 (2024) as Self
  • The Offspring - Lollapalooza 2024 (2024) as Self
  • The Offspring - Hellfest 2022 (2022)
  • Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021) as Self
  • Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos (2021) as Self
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  • Punk in Drublic Documentary (2021) as Self
  • The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) as British Captain
  • The Great Satan (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Offspring - Rock in Rio 2017 (2017) as Vocals, Guitars
  • The Offspring: Hellfest 2016 (2016) as Himself
  • The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015) as Self
  • The Offspring: Live at Rock am Ring Germany 2014 (2014) as Himself
  • Last Fast Ride: The Life, Love and Death of a Punk Goddess (2011) as Self
  • The Offspring: Live at Lowlands 2011 (2011)
  • Drive-In Delirium Volume 2: The Offspring (2011)
  • One Nine Nine Four (2009) as Himself
  • The Offspring: Woodstock USA 1999 (2009) as Self
  • The Offspring: Live at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (KROQ Weenie Roast), May 2008 (2008)
  • The Offspring - Live in Rock in Rio 2008 (2008)
  • Punk's Not Dead (2007) as Self
  • The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection (2005)
  • The Offspring - Complete Music Video Collection (2005) Director
  • The Offspring: Greatest Hits (2005) as Self
  • Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Offspring: Huck It (2000) as Self
  • The Offspring: Huck It (2000) Executive Producer
  • Idle Hands (1999) as Band Lead Singer
  • The Offspring: Americana (1998)
  • The Offspring: Americana (1998) as Self
  • The Offspring: Americana (1998) Executive Producer
  • The Offspring - Live at Wembley, England 2001
  • The Offspring - Live at Rock am Ring, Germany 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dexter Holland best known for?

Dexter Holland is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including La Revuelta (2024), Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos (2021), The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018), Punk's Not Dead (2007).

When and where was Dexter Holland born?

Dexter Holland was born on December 29, 1965 in Orange County, California, USA.

How many credits does Dexter Holland have?

Dexter Holland has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.

What is Dexter Holland's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Dexter Holland (specifically focusing on "Acting" as per the prompt's instruction, though the bio is primarily musical). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. No preamble. No invented ...

Dexter Holland by the numbers

35credits
34films
1TV series
1998–2026active years

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