Describing Henry Rollins often involves trying to fit as many labels as possible into a single sentence. As The Washington Post puts it, “Rollins is many things: diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker… his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly includes him in their list as a “Punk Rock icon, spoken word poet, actor, author, DJ. Is there anything this guy can’t do?” TV Guide more succinctly calls him a “Renaissance Man.” However, if Henry Rollins could be reduced to a single word, that word would undoubtedly be “workaholic.” When not traveling, Rollins maintains a relentless schedule filled with work, taking on roles as an actor, author, DJ, voice-over artist, and TV show host, to name just a few.

Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, frontman for Black Flag and Rollins Band, and as a solitary traveler with an insatiable curiosity. He favors off-the-beatenpath destinations in places such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Siberia, North Korea, South Sudan, and Iran. Rollins received the prestigious Ray Bradbury Creativity Award in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the arts, his passion for social activism, and his advocacy for the importance of maintaining books and libraries.

Author
Henry is a prolific author, having written over 35 books that span a wide range of genres, including essays, travel writing, personal and music journals. Known for his sharp, candid, and often provocative style, Rollins blends personal reflection with social and political commentary, exploring themes of personal growth, activism, and the human condition. His books include Get in the Van: On the Road with Black Flag, Black Coffee Blues, Sic, and Stay Fanatic!!! Volumes 1-4, to name a few.

Actor
• FX television drama Sons of Anarchy as AJ Weston.
• Starring role in the film He Never Died, directed by Jason Krawczyk.
• Rollins’ acting credits span more than 20 films, including David Lynch’s Lost Highway, Bad Boys II, as well as voice work for animated series such as American Dad, Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, and others.

TV Host
• Host of 10 Things You Don’t Know About on The History Channel’s H2 network.
• Host of the National Geographic television series Animal Underworld with Henry Rollins.
• Host of the National Geographic Explorer special Born to Rage.
• Host of The Henry Rollins Show (and previously, Henry’s Film Corner) on IFC, the Independent Film Channel.

Radio
• Currently hosts a weekly radio show on L.A.’s renowned NPR affiliate, KCRW, where he shares his unique perspective on music.

Spoken Word
• Well known for his spoken word performances, or “talking shows,” which are a seamless (yet seemingly extemporaneous) blend of political commentary, personal anecdotes, humor, outrage, pop culture, and a healthy dose of skepticism.
• Served as a keynote speaker at the LA Times Travel Convention, the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, and the California Library Association Conference.

Awards & Recognition
• Grammy Award: Won for Best Spoken Word Album for his 1994 album Get in the Van: On the Road with Black Flag.
• Ray Bradbury Creativity Award: Recognized for his lifelong contributions to the arts, his passion for social activism, and his advocacy for books and libraries.
• Southern California Journalist Award: Honored for excellence in journalism.