Ric Ocasek
Biography
Ric Ocasek works in acting. Born March 23, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
- Hairspray (1988) as Beatnik Cat
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Shark
- I Am Divine (2014) as Self (archive)
- Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991) as Self
- Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018) as Self [The Cars]
- The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995) as Self
- The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984) as Ric Ocasek
- Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012) as Self
- The Cars: Unlocked (2006) as Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)
- The Cars: Live - Musikladen 1979 (2000)
- The Cars: Live at The Summit In Houston, Texas (1984) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ric Ocasek best known for?
Ric Ocasek is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saturday Night Live (1975), The Colbert Report (2005), Jurassic Park III (2001), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993).
When and where was Ric Ocasek born?
Ric Ocasek was born on March 23, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Ric Ocasek have?
Ric Ocasek has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2018.
What is Ric Ocasek's background in cinema and television?
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 sa...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 40
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 49
- The Colbert Report (2005) — aged about 61
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 31
- Hairspray (1988) as Beatnik Cat — aged about 44
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Shark — aged about 43
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