Ric Ocasek
Born: 1944-03-23 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Died: 2019-09-15
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2018
- Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self [The Cars]
2014
- I Am Divine as Self (archive)
2012
- Bad Brains: A Band in DC as Self
2006
- The Cars: Unlocked as Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
2005
2003
- America's Next Top Model as Self - Guest
1995
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Musical Guest
1991
- Simply Mad About the Mouse as Self
1988
- Hairspray as Beatnik Cat
1987
- Made in Heaven as Shark
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
- The Cars: Heartbeat City as Ric Ocasek
- The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas as Self
1980
- Fridays as Self - Musical Guest
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest