Simon Rex is a versatile American actor, comedian, and musician who first rose to fame in the 1990s as an MTV VJ. He transitioned to mainstream television and film, starring in the sitcom What I Like About You and the Scary Movie franchise. He also found success as a comedic rapper under the moniker "Dirt Nasty", co-founding the group Three Loco. In 2021, Rex achieved major critical acclaim, winning the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his raw, acclaimed performance as Mikey Saber in the drama Red Rocket.