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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.
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Filmography
all 18
Movies 11
self 11
TV Shows 7
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018)
Movie
Himself
Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012)
Movie
Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) / Producer
The Cars: Unlocked (2006)
Movie
The Colbert Report (2005)
TV
6.27
Guest
America's Next Top Model (2003)
TV
8
The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 (2000)
Movie
Self
Viva Variety (1997)
TV
Self
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)
Movie
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Movie
Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
TV
6
Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991)
Movie
Beatnik Cat
Hairspray (1988)
Movie
8
Shark
Made in Heaven (1987)
Movie
Self
Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes (1985)
TV
Self
MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
TV
Self
The Cars Live At The Summit In Houston, Texas 1984 (1984)
Movie
Composer
The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984)
Movie
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Ratings
Average 6.12
Based on 158 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1975
1987
1995
1997
2018
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1944-03-23
Deathday2019-09-15 (75 years old)
Birth NameRichard Theodore Otcasek
Birth PlaceBaltimore, United States of America
RelationshipsPaulina Porizkova (1989-01-01 - 2019-09-15)
ChildrenEron Otcasek, Christopher Otcasek
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsRichard Theodore Otcasek, The Cars
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