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Hero for a Minute (1917) -- The Cars take a drive through Central Park • Apocalypse Now finally hits the movie theaters • What Knack song was #1?
Made in Heaven (1987) -- After being bumped by his girlfriend, a boy runs away to California. But he ends up in heaven because he dies after trying to help a family from drowning in a river. In heaven he'll meet a beautiful girl, who has never reincarnated before.

Overview

Trivia:
Ric was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist for the 70's-80's synchro-pop band... more
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Alternate Names:
The Cars

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Soundtrack, Actor, Composer, Producer, Self, Archive Footage
Soundtrack:
  1. I Love You, Man (2009) (lyrics: "Good Times Roll")
  2. Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy (2009) (TV) (producer: "Buddy Holly")
  3. My Best Friend's Girl (2008) (writer: "My Best Friend's Girl")
  4. Good Luck Chuck (2007) (writer: "You Might Think")
    ... aka Le porte-bonheur (Canada: French title)
  5. Transformers (2007) (writer: "Drive")
    ... aka Transformers: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  6. Nail Polish (2006) (writer: "MAGIC")
  7. Click (2006/I) (writer: "Magic", "Everybody", "Feelings Got To Stay") (performer: "Everybody", "Feelings Got To Stay")
  8. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "CSI: Las Vegas" (South Africa: English title: informal alternative title) (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka "C.S.I." (USA: short title)
    ... aka "CSI: Weekends" (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka "Les experts" (Canada: French title)
        - Killer (2006) TV episode (writer: "Good Times Roll")
  9. Just Like Heaven (2005) (writer: "Good Times Roll")
  10. Sky High (2005) (writer: "Just What I Needed")
  11. The Squid and the Whale (2005) (writer: "Drive")
  12. The Prince & Me (2004) ("Shake It Up")
    ... aka The Prince and Me (USA)
  13. 50 First Dates (2004) (writer: "Drive")
  14. Wonderland (2003) (writer: "Good Times Roll" (1978))
  15. Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) (writer: "Good Times Roll")
    ... aka Pauly Shore Is Dead (Australia)
  16. Mr. Deeds (2002) (writer: "My Best Friend's Girl")
  17. "Ed" (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Shot (2002) TV episode (writer: "Magic")
  18. Sorority Boys (2002) (writer: "My Best Friend's Girl")
  19. "Scrubs" (1 episode, 2001)
        - My Own Personal Jesus (2001) TV episode (writer: "Moving in Stereo")
  20. Not Another Teen Movie (2001) (writer: "Let's Go")
    ... aka Sex Academy (Europe: English title: new title)
  21. He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001) (writer: "Drive")
    ... aka E morì con un felafel in mano (Italy)
  22. Lucky Numbers (2000) (writer: "Moving In Stereo")
    ... aka Le bon numéro (France)
  23. Where the Money Is (2000) (writer: "You Might Think", "My Best Friend's Girl")
    ... aka Ein heißer Coup (Germany)
    ... aka Where the Money is - Ein heißer Coup (Germany: DVD box title)

  24. Boys Don't Cry (1999) (writer: "Just What I Needed")
  25. 200 Cigarettes (1999) ("Just What I Needed")
  26. Jawbreaker (1999) (writer: "Good Times Roll")
  27. The Wedding Singer (1998) (writer: "It's All I Can Do")
  28. Excess Baggage (1997) (writer: "All Mixed Up")
  29. The Saint (1997) ("You're All I've Got Tonight")
  30. Private Parts (1997) (writer: "Since You're Gone")
    ... aka Howard Stern's Private Parts
  31. Chasing Amy (1997) (writer: "Let's Go" (1979))
  32. Wedding Bell Blues (1996) (writer: "You Might Think")
  33. The Crow: City of Angels (1996) (producer: "Gold Dust Woman") ("Gold Dust Woman")
    ... aka The Crow II
  34. The Craft (1996) (writer: "Dangerous Type")
  35. Billy Madison (1995) (writer: "I'm Not The One")
  36. Attack of the Killer Refridgerator (1990) (V) (writer: "Heartbeat City")
    ... aka Attack of the Killer Refrigerator (USA: video box title)

  37. Caddyshack II (1988) (producer: "I Run Right Back")
  38. Made in Heaven (1987) (writer: "I Still Want You") (performer: "I Still Want You")
  39. The Sure Thing (1985) (writer: "YOU MIGHT THINK")
  40. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (writer: "Moving In Stereo")
    ... aka Fast Times (Australia: poster title) (International: English title: informal short title)
    ... aka Fast Times at Ridgemont High (UK: video title)
  41. Times Square (1980) ("Dangerous Type")
Actor:
  1. Geffen Vintage 80s Vol. 1 (1995) (V) .... Singer

  2. Hairspray (1988) .... Beatnik Cat (special apperances)
  3. Made in Heaven (1987) .... Shark
Producer:
  1. The Cars: Unlocked (2006) (V) (producer)
Self:
  1. Bad Brains: A Band in D.C. (2009) (V) (post-production) .... Himself

  2. "America's Next Top Model" .... Himself - Recording Artist (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "ANTM" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "America's Next Top Model 2" (USA: second season title)
    ... aka "America's Next Top Model with Tyra Banks" (International: English title: long title)
    ... aka "Top Model" (International: English title: short title)
        - For Those About to Walk, We Salute You (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Recording Artist
  3. "The Colbert Report" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2006)
        - Episode dated 26 July 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Reza Aslan (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Sound Off" (2005) TV series .... Himself - Guest (unknown episodes, 2005)
  5. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005)
    ... aka "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (Australia)
        - Episode dated 21 October 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 20 January 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Essential Music Videos: Hits of the '80s (2003) (V) (as The Cars) .... Himself (segment "Drive")
  7. Up a Tree with Jonathan Richman & Tommy Larkins (2003) (V) .... Himself
  8. The Cars: Live (2000) (TV) .... Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)

  9. Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself - Audience Member
  10. The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Fear of a Black Hat (1994) (scenes deleted) .... Himself
  12. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka "Late Show Backstage" (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka "Letterman" (Australia)
    ... aka "The Late Show" (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode dated 13 October 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself

  13. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 1984-1987)
    ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" (USA: complete title)
    ... aka "SNL 25" (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka "SNL" (USA: informal title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" (USA: twentiefifth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night" (USA: first season title)
        - Dabney Coleman/The Cars (1987) TV episode (as The Cars) .... Himself - Musical Guest
        - Rosanna Arquette/Ric Ocasek (1986) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
        - Billy Crystal/Ed Koch/Edwin Newman/Don Novello/Betty Thomas/The Cars (1984) TV episode (as The Cars) .... Himself - Musical Guest
  14. Live Aid (1985) (TV) (as The Cars) .... Himself
  15. Cars: Heartbeat City (1984) (V) .... Himself
  16. "Fridays" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode #2.3 (1980) TV episode (as The Cars) .... Himself

  17. "The Midnight Special" .... Host (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode dated 28 September 1979 (1979) TV episode .... Host
Archive Footage:
  1. The Cars: Unlocked (2006) (V) .... Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar)


Additional Details

Other Works:
His first book of poetry, "Negative Theatre," was published in 1994. more
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Genres:
Comedy | Music | Drama | Romance more

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