Acting
Ric Ocasek
Also Known As: Richard Theodore Otcasek, The Cars
Birth Date
March 23, 1944
Death Date
September 15, 2019
(passed away at 75)
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Biography
Richard Theodore Otcasek (stage name Ric Ocasek) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and painter. He was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars. In 2018 Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars. That same year he revealed a number of his paintings in a national tour.
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TV Show
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975 • 1 episode
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TV Show
The Colbert Report
2005 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
1993 • 2 episodes
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TV Show
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984 • 1 episode
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TV Show
America's Next Top Model
Self - Guest
2003 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Fridays
Self - Musical Guest
1980 • 2 episodes
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Movie
Hairspray
Beatnik Cat
1988
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Movie
Made in Heaven
Shark
1987
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Movie
I Am Divine
Self (archive)
2014
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Movie
The Cars: Heartbeat City
Ric Ocasek
1984
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Movie
Simply Mad About the Mouse
Self
1991
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Movie
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Self
2012
Movie
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self [The Cars]
2018
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Movie
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
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Movie
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Self
1995
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Movie
The Cars: Unlocked
Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
2006
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Movie
The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
Self
1984