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Ric Ocasek(1944-2019)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Music Department
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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 The Saint (1997), Super 8 (2011) and Transformers (2007). He was 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
    • 2 nominations total

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Known for

Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue in The Saint (1997)
The Saint
6.2
  • Soundtrack("You're All I've Got Tonight")
  • 1997
Super 8 (2011)
Super 8
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Bye Bye Love")
  • 2011
Peter Cullen, Josh Duhamel, Shia LaBeouf, Mark Ryan, Hugo Weaving, and Megan Fox in Transformers (2007)
Transformers
7.1
  • 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 (2011)
    The Cars: Sad Song
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek (voice)
    • 2011
  • The Cars: Blue Tip (2011)
    The Cars: Blue Tip
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 2011
  • Ric Ocasek: Carousel (2005)
    Ric Ocasek: Carousel
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 2005
  • Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment, Version 2
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1997
  • Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment (1997)
    Ric Ocasek: The Next Right Moment
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1997
  • Geffen Vintage 80s Vol. 1 (1995)
    Geffen Vintage 80s Vol. 1
    Video
    • Singer
    • 1995
  • Ric Ocasek: Come Alive
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1993
  • Ric Ocasek: All We Need Is Love (1991)
    Ric Ocasek: All We Need Is Love
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1991
  • Ric Ocasek: The Way You Look Tonight (1991)
    Ric Ocasek: The Way You Look Tonight
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1991
  • Ric Ocasek: Rockaway (1991)
    Ric Ocasek: Rockaway
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1991
  • Hairspray (1988)
    Hairspray
    7.0
    • Beatnik Cat
    • 1988
  • The Cars: Strap Me In (1987)
    The Cars: Strap Me In
    5.2
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1987
  • Made in Heaven (1987)
    Made in Heaven
    6.2
    • Shark
    • 1987
  • The Cars: You Are the Girl (1987)
    The Cars: You Are the Girl
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1987
  • Ric Ocasek: Emotion in Motion (1986)
    Ric Ocasek: Emotion in Motion
    7.8
    Music Video
    • Ric Ocasek
    • 1986

Composer

  • The Cars: Unlocked (2006)
    The Cars: Unlocked
    8.3
    Video
    • Composer
    • 2006
  • The Cars: Strap Me In (1987)
    The Cars: Strap Me In
    5.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1987
  • The Cars: You Are the Girl (1987)
    The Cars: You Are the Girl
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1987
  • The Cars: Heartbeat City (1985)
    The Cars: Heartbeat City
    5.9
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1985
  • The Cars: Tonight She Comes (1985)
    The Cars: Tonight She Comes
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1985
  • The Cars: Why Can't I Have You (1985)
    The Cars: Why Can't I Have You
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1985
  • The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984)
    The Cars: Heartbeat City
    7.1
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • The Cars: Hello Again (1984)
    The Cars: Hello Again
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • Ric Ocasek and The Cars in The Cars: Drive (1984)
    The Cars: Drive
    7.6
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • Ric Ocasek in The Cars: Magic (1984)
    The Cars: Magic
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • Elliot Easton, Ric Ocasek, Ben Orr, and The Cars in The Cars: You Might Think (1984)
    The Cars: You Might Think
    7.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • Ric Ocasek: Something to Grab For (1983)
    Ric Ocasek: Something to Grab For
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1983
  • Ric Ocasek: Jimmy Jimmy (1982)
    Ric Ocasek: Jimmy Jimmy
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1982
  • The Cars: Since You're Gone (1982)
    The Cars: Since You're Gone
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1982
  • Ric Ocasek in The Cars: Shake It Up (1981)
    The Cars: Shake It Up
    6.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1981

Music Department

  • Jackson Wang & Internet Money: Drive You Home (2021)
    Jackson Wang & Internet Money: Drive You Home
    8.2
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2021
  • Bad Brains: God of Love (1995)
    Bad Brains: God of Love
    Music Video
    • music mixer
    • music producer
    • 1995
  • Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991)
    Simply Mad About the Mouse
    6.9
    Short
    • arranged by (segment "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah")
    • 1991

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Facebook
    • Last.fm
  • Alternative name
    • The Cars
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 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)
  • Children
    • Chris Otcasek
  • Other works
    Book of poetry: "Negative Theatre".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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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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