Person Details
Birthday: 1944-03-23 17:10:19
Death: 2019-09-15 17:10:19
Aliases: Richard Theodore Otcasek , The Cars
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 5
TV Involvements: 2
Most Famous Work
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Most Famous Work
America's Next Top Model
(2003) GuestMTV Video Music Awards
(1984) SelfSimply Mad About the Mouse
(1991) SelfThe History of Rock 'n' Roll
(1995) SelfThe Cars: Unlocked
(2006) Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)Acting
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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2018 | N/A | |
2012 | Himself | |
2006 | Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) | |
2005 | N/A | |
2003 | Guest | |
2000 | N/A | |
1995 | Self | |
Self | ||
1993 | Self - Musical Guest | |
1991 | Self | |
1988 | Beatnik Cat | |
1987 | Shark | |
1984 | Self | |
Self | ||
N/A | ||
1975 | Self - Musical Guest | |
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Production
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2006 | Producer | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |