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Birth Name: Henry Lawrence Garfield

Age: 65, born 13 February 1961

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 9"

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Description: Henry Rollins is an icon of the punk ethos, but his legacy extends far beyond his origins as the ferocious frontman of the band Black Flag. He has channeled his immense, unrelenting energy into a prolific and varied career as a writer, spoken word artist, actor, and publisher. His writing is the heart of his artistic identity, offering raw, unflinching, and intensely personal insights into the human condition. Writings and spoken word Literary output: Rollins has authored over a dozen books and published many more through his own company, 2.13.61. His works often blend journalism, autobiographical anecdotes, and sharp social Henry Rollins is an icon of the punk ethos, but his legacy extends far beyond his origins as the ferocious frontman of the band Black Flag. He has channeled his immense, unrelenting energy into a prolific and varied career as a writer, spoken word artist, actor, and publisher. His writing is the heart of his artistic identity, offering raw, unflinching, and intensely personal insights into the human condition.

Writings and spoken word
Literary output: Rollins has authored over a dozen books and published many more through his own company, 2.13.61. His works often blend journalism, autobiographical anecdotes, and sharp social commentary, providing a window into his restless intellect.

Notable titles include:
Get in the Van: On the Road with Black Flag: This Grammy Award-winning tour diary is a definitive look into the grueling and uncompromising life of a punk rock band in the 1980s.
Black Coffee Blues: A collection of prose and poetry exploring themes of loneliness, heartache, and the struggles of an artist.

Spoken word performances: In his legendary spoken word tours, Rollins commands the stage as a "monologuist," delivering compelling narratives that are at once humorous, angry, and deeply profound. His performances are a testament to the power of raw storytelling, often addressing everything from politics and social injustice to his personal experiences and travel adventures.

Other notable talents
A commanding musician: Before founding the Rollins Band, he became a legend as the powerful vocalist for the groundbreaking hardcore punk band Black Flag from 1981 to 1986.

An accomplished actor: As a recognizable figure with an intimidating but charismatic presence, Rollins has a varied acting career. He has appeared in films like Heat and Sons of Anarchy, and voiced characters in animated series such as Batman Beyond and The Legend of Korra.

A media personality: He has hosted his own talk show, The Henry Rollins Show, and a weekly radio program on KCRW, where he shares his wide-ranging musical tastes.
A dedicated activist: A longtime champion of social causes, Rollins has used his platform to advocate for human rights, campaign for the West Memphis Three, and lend his support to many others.

Through his decades-long career, Henry Rollins has proven himself to be more than just a punk rock icon. He is a tireless creative force whose writing, both on the page and on the stage, offers a unique and powerful perspective on a life defined by hard work, fierce independence, and an unquenchable curiosity about the world. ... (more)

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1. Heat (1995)

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2. Bad Boys II (2003)

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3. Lost Highway (1997)

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4. Jackass: The Movie (2002)

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5. Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

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1. American Dad! (2005)

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2. Californication (2007)

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3. Adventure Time (2010)

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4. Sons of Anarchy (2008)

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5. Teen Titans (2003)

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1. A Rollins in the Wry

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2. Think Tank (Spoken Word) (1998)

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3. Talk Is Cheap 1 (2004)

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4. Henry Rollins In Eric The Pilot

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5. The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Dwarfs with Henry Rollins and Peaches Doing The Dark Side o

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1. Black Coffee Blues (Henry Rollins)

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2. Do I Come Here Often? (Black Coffee Blues, Pt. 2)

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3. Solipsist

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4. Eye Scream (Henry Rollins)

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5. The Portable Henry Rollins (1998)

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1. Henry Rollins: Uncut from Israel

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1. Ten Monologues from the Lives of the Serial Killers (1994)

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"Henry Rollins is an icon of the punk ethos, but his legacy extends far beyond his origins as the ferocious frontman of the band Black Flag. He has channeled his immense, unrelenting energy into a prolific and varied career as a writer, spoken word artist, actor, and publisher. His writing is the heart of his artistic identity, offering raw, unflinching, and intensely personal insights into the human condition. Writings and spoken word Literary output: Rollins has authored over a dozen books and"