Searxng/Guy Cohen Music Relive the 1990s: meet Guy Cohen, the actor behind the Offspring's iconic "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" music video. May 6, 2026 AceShowbiz - In 1998, when MTV music videos were a dominant cultural force for younger generations, one video stood out for its humor and catchy tune: the Offspring's "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)." Directed by McG, the video captured the essence of a certain awkward, "try-hard" character-a white guy mimicking hip-hop style with backward caps, oversized jerseys, and gold chains.