Mickey Dolenz (second interview)
PMP Network Presents
Mickey Dolenz, known for his role in The Monkees, reflects on his early career as a child actor in the series "Circus Boy." He shares insights into his experiences and the transition to his later musical success.
Mickey Dolenz (second interview)
About Mickey Dolenz (second interview)
Micky Dolenz is an American musician, singer, and actor best known as the lead vocalist and drummer for The Monkees, the Emmy-winning television band that sold 65 million records worldwide. Before his musical success, he appeared as a child actor in the television series Circus Boy (1956-57). He has continued performing and recording, including voice work on animated series and solo albums interpreting songs by fellow artists.
In this interview
- Recalls his childhood acting career on Circus Boy at age ten
- Discusses his parents' involvement in the entertainment industry
- Reflects on the experience of being a child actor
Since this interview
Dolenz released the EP Dolenz Sings R.E.M. in 2023, earning praise from Michael Stipe. He continued touring at age 80 in summer 2025, remaining the last surviving member of The Monkees following Michael Nesmith's death in 2021.
