- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 23, 1944
- Place of Birth
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Died
- September 15, 2019
Ric Ocasek
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.
Filmography
movieTwenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 · Self [The Cars]
movieI Am Divine
2014 · Self (archive)
movieBad Brains: A Band in DC
2012 · Self
movieThe Cars: Unlocked
2006 · Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar), Producer
tvThe Colbert Report
2005
tvAmerica's Next Top Model
2003 · Self - Guest
movieThe Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
2000
movieThe State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995 · Self
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
movieSimply Mad About the Mouse
1991 · Self
movieHairspray
1988 · Beatnik Cat
movieMade in Heaven
1987 · Shark
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
movieThe Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas
1984 · Self
movieThe Cars: Heartbeat City
1984 · Ric Ocasek
tvFridays
1980 · Self - Musical Guest
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest