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Ric Ocasek(1944-2019)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Producer
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Ric Ocasek at an event for Click (2006)
Ric Ocasek was born on 23 March 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Super 8 (2011), The Saint (1997) and Transformers (2007). He was previously married to Paulina Porizkova, Suzanne LaPointe and Constance Campbell. He died on 15 September 2019 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMarch 23, 1944
DiedSeptember 15, 2019(75)
BornMarch 23, 1944
DiedSeptember 15, 2019(75)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination

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Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek, Ben Orr, David Robinson, and The Cars
Ric Ocasek
Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek at an event for Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Paulina Porizkova, Ric Ocasek, and Jonathan Ocasek at an event for Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek at an event for The Social Network (2010)
Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek
Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek at an event for Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful (2009)
Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek at an event for The Limits of Control (2009)
and their children
Ric Ocasek at an event for Click (2006)
and their children
Ric Ocasek at an event for Click (2006)

Known for:

Super 8 (2011)
Super 8
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Bye Bye Love")
  • 2011
Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue in The Saint (1997)
The Saint
6.2
  • Soundtrack("You're All I've Got Tonight")
  • 1997
Peter Cullen, Josh Duhamel, Shia LaBeouf, Mark Ryan, Hugo Weaving, and Megan Fox in Transformers (2007)
Transformers
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Drive")
  • 2007
Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in The King of Comedy (1982)
The King of Comedy
7.8
  • Soundtrack("Steal The Night")
  • 1982

Credits

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Actor

  • The Cars: Sad Song
    • Ric Ocasek (voice)
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • The Cars: Blue Tip
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • Ric Ocasek: Carousel
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 2005
  • Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment, Version 2
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1997
  • Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1997
  • Geffen Vintage 80s Vol. 1 (1995)
    Geffen Vintage 80s Vol. 1
    • Singer
    • Video
    • 1995
  • Ric Ocasek: Come Alive
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Ric Ocasek: All We Need Is Love
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1991
  • Ric Ocasek: The Way You Look Tonight
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1991
  • Ric Ocasek: Rockaway
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1991
  • Hairspray (1988)
    Hairspray
    • Beatnik Cat (special apperances)
    • 1988
  • The Cars: Strap Me In (1987)
    The Cars: Strap Me In
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1987
  • Made in Heaven (1987)
    Made in Heaven
    • Shark
    • 1987
  • The Cars: You Are the Girl (1987)
    The Cars: You Are the Girl
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1987
  • Ric Ocasek: Emotion in Motion (1986)
    Ric Ocasek: Emotion in Motion
    • Ric Ocasek
    • Music Video
    • 1986

Composer

  • The Cars: Unlocked (2006)
    The Cars: Unlocked
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2006
  • The Cars: Strap Me In (1987)
    The Cars: Strap Me In
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1987
  • The Cars: You Are the Girl (1987)
    The Cars: You Are the Girl
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1987
  • The Cars: Heartbeat City (1985)
    The Cars: Heartbeat City
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • The Cars: Tonight She Comes (1985)
    The Cars: Tonight She Comes
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • The Cars: Why Can't I Have You (1985)
    The Cars: Why Can't I Have You
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984)
    The Cars: Heartbeat City
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 1984
  • The Cars: Hello Again (1984)
    The Cars: Hello Again
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Ric Ocasek and The Cars in The Cars: Drive (1984)
    The Cars: Drive
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Ric Ocasek in The Cars: Magic (1984)
    The Cars: Magic
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Ric Ocasek: Something to Grab For
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1983
  • Ric Ocasek: Jimmy Jimmy
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • The Cars: Since You're Gone (1982)
    The Cars: Since You're Gone
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • The Cars: Shake It Up
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1981
  • The Cars: Panorama (1980)
    The Cars: Panorama
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1980

Producer

  • The Cars: Unlocked (2006)
    The Cars: Unlocked
    • producer
    • Video
    • 2006
  • Weezer: Buddy Holly (1994)
    Weezer: Buddy Holly
    • producer
    • Music Video
    • 1994

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Facebook
    • Last.fm
  • Alternative name
    • The Cars
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • March 23, 1944
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • September 15, 2019
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(heart disease)
  • Spouses
      Paulina PorizkovaAugust 23, 1989 - September 15, 2019 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Book of poetry: "Negative Theatre".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Produced the debut album for the pop-punk band Weezer.
  • Quotes
    People tell me all the time that I look forbidding or aloof. That doesn't bother me much - I am fairly private, withdrawn, and ... distant, I guess. But, um, I think that's okay.
  • Trademarks
      Often wears dark sunglasses

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