Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 23, 1944
Place of Birth:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Ric Ocasek
Biography
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Richard Theodore Otcasek (March 23, 1944 – September 15, 2019), known as 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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Self [The Cars] |
| 2012 | Bad Brains: A Band in DC | Self |
| 2006 | The Cars: Unlocked | Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) |
| 2000 | The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 | |
| 1995 | The History of Rock 'n' Roll | Self |
| 1995 | The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special | Self |
| 1991 | Simply Mad About the Mouse | Self |
| 1988 | Hairspray | Beatnik Cat |
| 1987 | Made in Heaven | Shark |
| 1984 | The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas | Self |
| 1984 | The Cars: Heartbeat City |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Colbert Report | |
| 2003 | America's Next Top Model | Guest |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |