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Henry Rollins was born on February 13, 1961 in Washington, D.C., United States and is credited as a musician, writer and actor. Henry Rollins is 65 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes American University.
My Take
Henry Rollins is, to me, the definition of a man who refuses to stand still. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1961, he became a hardcore-punk icon fronting Black Flag, but what wins me over is everything after: actor, author, spoken-word performer, blogger, restlessly shifting form while never going quiet. That chiseled intensity paired with blunt, uncompromising language makes his ongoing commentary genuinely bracing. I respect how he converts anger into fuel rather than letting it curdle, keeping his edge well into older age. Performers who never soften, who keep questioning and pushing, are exactly the ones I find myself drawn to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Henry Rollins
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘンリー・ロリンズ
- Reading
- へんりー・ろりんず
- Born
- February 13, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- musician / writer / actor / blogger / songwriter
2. Background
- University
- American University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.henryrollins.com
- Xhttps://x.com/henryrollins
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%20Rollins
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318509
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Rollins born?
Born February 13, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Henry Rollins from?
Henry Rollins is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Henry Rollins do?
Henry Rollins works as musician, writer, actor, blogger, songwriter.
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