6.9
TV
Acting
Ric Ocasek
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Credits
- 18 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
TV
6.8
Movie
Hairspray
7.0
TV
The Colbert Report
7.3
TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
5.4
TV
America's Next Top Model
7.3
Movie
I Am Divine
6.5
Movie
Made in Heaven
6.0
TV
Fridays
8.3
Movie
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979
7.0
Movie
The Cars: Heartbeat City
8.5
Movie
The Cars: Unlocked
Movie
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Acting credits 18
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Cars: Rock Goes To College Film | self |
| 2018 | Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Film | Self [The Cars] |
| 2014 | I Am Divine Film | Self (archive) |
| 2012 | Bad Brains: A Band in DC Film | Self |
| 2006 | The Cars: Unlocked Film | Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | (1 ep) |
| 2003 | America's Next Top Model TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2000 | The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 Film | |
| 1995 | The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special Film | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Musical Guest (2 ep) |
| 1991 | Simply Mad About the Mouse Film | Self |
| 1988 | Hairspray Film | Beatnik Cat |
| 1987 | Made in Heaven Film | Shark |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1984 | The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas Film | Self |
| 1984 | The Cars: Heartbeat City Film | Ric Ocasek |
| 1980 | Fridays TV | Self - Musical Guest (2 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Musical Guest (1 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Cars: Unlocked Film | Producer |