Micky Dolenz is an American actor, musician, and television director, best known as the drummer and lead vocalist for the 1960s pop-rock band The Monkees. Born on March 8, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, Dolenz was a child actor before gaining fame with The Monkees, a group formed for a television series of the same name that achieved considerable musical success with hits like "I'm a Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville." After the band disbanded, Micky continued to work in the entertainment industry, directing television shows and appearing in theatrical productions. Over the decades, he has remained active in music, participating in various Monkees reunions and tours while also pursuing solo projects.