George Michael Dolenz Jr. (born March 8, 1945) is an American actor, musician, TV producer and businessman. He is best known as the vocalist and drummer for the 1960s pop–rock band the Monkees (1966–1968) and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968). Upon the death of Michael Nesmith in 2021, Dolenz became the only surviving member of the band.