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Richard Theodore Otcasek, known as Ric Ocasek, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and painter. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars. In addition to his work with the Cars, Ocasek recorded seven solo albums, and his song "Emotion in Motion" was a top 20 hit in the United States in 1986. Ocasek also worked as a record producer for artists such as Suicide, Bad Brains, Weezer, Nada Surf, Guided by Voices, and No Doubt. In 2018, Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.
Birth Name
Richard Theodore Otcasek
Born
Thursday, 23 March 1944
Died
Sunday, 15 September 2019
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Andy Warhol Diaries | Self | 2022 |
The 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 2018 | |
Dare to Be Different | Self | 2018 |
I Am Divine | Self | 2013 |
Bad Brains: A Band in DC | Himself | 2012 |
The Colbert Report | Self / Self - Guest | 2005 |
America's Next Top Model | Self - Recording Artist | 2003 |
Saturday Night Live 25 | Self - Audience Member | 1999 |
Viva Variety | Self | 1997 |
The History of Rock 'n' Roll | Self | 1995 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Andy Warhol Diaries | Self | 2022 |
The 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 2018 | |
Dare to Be Different | Self | 2018 |
I Am Divine | Self | 2013 |
Bad Brains: A Band in DC | Himself | 2012 |
The Colbert Report | Self / Self - Guest | 2005 |
America's Next Top Model | Self - Recording Artist | 2003 |
Saturday Night Live 25 | Self - Audience Member | 1999 |
Viva Variety | Self | 1997 |
The History of Rock 'n' Roll | Self | 1995 |
Fear of a Black Hat | Self | 1994 |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self / Self - Musical Guest | 1993 |
Simply Mad About the Mouse | Self | 1991 |
Hairspray | Beatnik Cat | 1988 |
Made in Heaven | Shark | 1987 |
Live Aid | Self | 1985 |
15 Minutes | Self | 1985 |
1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards | Self | 1984 |
Saturday Night Live | Self - The Cars / Self - Musical Guest | 1975 |
The Midnight Special | Host | 1972 |