Michael Nesmith
Acting Born Dec 30, 1942 Died Dec 10, 2021 Houston, Texas, USA 51 credits
Biography
Michael Nesmith works in acting. Born December 30, 1942 in Houston, Texas, USA. Died December 10, 2021. Archytele tracks 51 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Laurel Canyon
I Want My MTV
Boyce & Hart: The Guys Who Wrote 'Em
Making The Monkees
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Behind the MusicHey, Hey, We're The MonkeesHey, Hey, It's the MonkeesHey, Hey, It's the Monkees · Executive ProducerHey, Hey, It's the Monkees · Writer
E! True Hollywood Story
Michael Nesmith: Austin City LimitsMichael Nesmith Live at the Britt Festival
TapeheadsTapeheads · Executive Producer
BurglarSquare Dance · Producer
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce · WriterBarbecue Death Squad From HellBarbecue Death Squad From Hell · Director
Television Parts Home CompanionTelevision Parts Home Companion · WriterTelevision Parts · CreatorDr. Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
MTV Video Music AwardsRepo ManRepo Man · Executive Producer
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · WriterTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · Original Music Composer
Elephant PartsElephant Parts · WriterElephant Parts · Executive ProducerElephant Parts · SongsAn Evening with Sir William Martin
The Northville Cemetery Massacre · Original Music Composer
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · Director
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InHeadHead · WriterHead · Songs
The MonkeesMonkees Screen Tests
Top of the Pops
Full Filmography
51 titles- 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
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees (1997) as Self
- Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) as Mike
- Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) Executive Producer
- Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) Writer
- Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997) Director
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Michael Nesmith: Austin City Limits (1992)
- Michael Nesmith Live at the Britt Festival (1992)
- Tapeheads (1988) as Water Man
- Tapeheads (1988) Executive Producer
- Burglar (1987) as Cabbie
- Square Dance (1987) Producer
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) Writer
- Barbecue Death Squad From Hell (1986)
- Barbecue Death Squad From Hell (1986) Director
- Television Parts Home Companion (1985) as Self
- Television Parts Home Companion (1985) Writer
- Television Parts (1985) Creator
- Dr. Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1985)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Repo Man (1984) as Rabbi
- Repo Man (1984) Executive Producer
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) as Race Official (uncredited)
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) Writer
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) Original Music Composer
- Elephant Parts (1981)
- Elephant Parts (1981) Writer
- Elephant Parts (1981) Executive Producer
- Elephant Parts (1981) Songs
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) as Foyer the Butler
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) Writer
- An Evening with Sir William Martin (1981) Executive Producer
- The Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976) Original Music Composer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as The Man with the Black Hat (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Man in Foreign Film (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Director
- 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee (1969) as Himself/Monkee #3
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Head (1968) as Mike
- Head (1968) Writer
- Head (1968) Songs
- The Monkees (1966) as Mike
- Monkees Screen Tests (1966) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- PopClips Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Nesmith best known for?
Michael Nesmith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Behind the Music (1997), Tapeheads (1988), Tapeheads (1988), Burglar (1987).
When and where was Michael Nesmith born?
Michael Nesmith was born on December 30, 1942 in Houston, Texas, USA. They passed away on December 10, 2021.
How many credits does Michael Nesmith have?
Michael Nesmith has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2020.
What is Michael Nesmith's background in cinema and television?
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 fo...
Michael Nesmith by the numbers
51credits
39films
12TV series
1964–2020active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 41
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self — aged about 54
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as The Man with the Black Hat (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Man in Foreign Film (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self — aged about 25
- Repo Man (1984) as Rabbi — aged about 41
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