Ric Ocasek

Ric Ocasek

Ric Ocasek’s net worth is $25 Million. Also know about Ric Ocasek’s bio, salary, height, age weight, relationship, and more …

Ric Ocasek Wiki Biography

  • Richard T. Otcasek is a drummer, singer, and songwriter who is best known for being a guitarist in the rock band The Cars. 
  • He was born on March 23, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. 
  • He’s also known for his work as a record producer. 
  • Since 1973, he has pursued a musical career. 
  • So, have you ever wondered what Ric Ocasek’s net worth is? 
  • Ric’s net worth has been measured by reputable sources to be over $25 million as of mid-2016, accrued through his prosperous career as a musician and record producer in the music industry. 
  • Ric Ocasek grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, but moved to Cleveland, Ohio, with his family when he was 16 years old. 
  • He graduated from Maple Heights High School and went on to Bowling Green State University and then Antioch College for a short time before dropping out to pursue his musical career. 
  • The group had a lot of success and they had a lot of hit singles, but they broke up in 1988. 
  • Ric, on the other hand, concentrated on his solo career and released his debut solo album, “Beatitude,” in 1982. 
  • Aside from that, Ric tried his hand at writing; in 1993, he published the poetry collection “Negative Theatre,” and in 2012, he released “Lyrics And Prose,” which is a collection of lyrics from his solo studio albums. 
  • His net worth was unquestionably growing. 
  • Ric Ocasek has been married to model Paulina Porizkova since 1989, and they have two children. 
  • He had previously been married twice; his first wife’s name is uncertain, but his second wife’s name was Suzanne Otcasek(1973=85). 
  • He has six sons from these three marriages, one of whom is singer Christopher Ocasek. 
  • Ric loves drawing and creating photo collages in his spare time, and in 2009, he opened the show “Teahead Scraps” in Columbus, Ohio. 
  • Wikipedia $25 Million IMDB In the year 1949, 23 March 1949 6’3″ (1.93 m) Baltimore, Maryland-based actor Bowling Green State University’s Benjamin Orr Otcasek, Christopher Robinson, David Otsacek, Derek Eron Otcasek is a character in the film Eron Otcasek Producer of motion pictures Composer of film scores and guitarist Ocasek, Jonathan Raven Maryland Musician on March 23 Ocasek, Oliver Orion Porizkova, Paulina Porizkova, Paulina (m. 
  • 1989) R. Ocasek is a manufacturer of records. 
  • Otcasek, Richard Otcasek, Richard T. Ocasek, Rick Singer/Songwriter Rock Stars Suzanne Ocasek is a writer. 
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Ric Ocasek Quick Info

Full Name Ric Ocasek
Net Worth $25 Million
Date Of Birth March 23, 1949
Place Of Birth Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)
Profession Record producer, Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, Musician, Actor, Film Score Composer, Film Producer
Education Bowling Green State University
Nationality American
Spouse Paulina Porizkova (m. 1989), Suzanne Ocasek (m. 1972–1988)
Children Oliver Orion Ocasek, Christopher Otcasek, Jonathan Raven Ocasek, Eron Otcasek, Derek Otsacek
Nicknames Rick Ocasek , R. Ocasek , Richard Otcasek , Richard T Otcasek , Richard T. Otcasek , The Cars
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ricocasek/
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/ricocasek
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0643619
Movies The Cars: Live, Made in Heaven, The Cars: Unlocked: The Live Performances

Ric Ocasek Trademarks

  1. Towering height and slender frame
  2. Dark sunglasses

Ric Ocasek 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.

Ric Ocasek Important Facts

  • Senior vice president of A&R for Elektra Records.
  • Is not participating in The New Cars.
  • Produced the debut album for the pop-punk band Weezer.
  • Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the 1970s-1980s New Wave band The Cars.
  • Children: (Paulina Porizkova) Jonathan Raven Ocasek (b. May 1993) and Oliver Orion Ocasek (b. May 23, 1998); (with Suzanne Otcasek) Derek Otsacek, Eron Otcasek and Christopher Otcasek.

Ric Ocasek Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
$ellebrity 2012 Documentary writer: “Since You’re Gone” Soundtrack
Girls Against Boys 2012 performer: “This Could Be Love” Soundtrack
Bachelorette 2012 writer: “Moving in Stereo” Soundtrack
New Girl 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
What’s Your Number? 2011 writer: “Just What I Needed” Soundtrack
Hick 2011 writer: “My Best Friend’s Girl” Soundtrack
Cars 2 2011 writer: “You Might Think”, “Piensas You Might Think – Spanish Version” Soundtrack
Super 8 2011 writer: “Bye Bye Love” Soundtrack
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2011 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
20 to 1 2011 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Total Wipeout 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Cold Case 2005-2010 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Skateland 2010 writer: “SHAKE IT UP” Soundtrack
Glee 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
One Tree Hill 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Electric Dreams 2009 TV Mini-Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love You, Man 2009 writer: “Good Times Roll” Soundtrack
Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy 2009 TV Special documentary producer: “Buddy Holly” Soundtrack
Confessions of a Shopaholic 2009 performer: “Emotions In Motion” / writer: “Emotions In Motion” Soundtrack
Private Practice 2008 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
My Best Friend’s Girl 2008 writer: “My Best Friend’s Girl” Soundtrack
Turbocharge: The Unauthorized Story of The Cars 2008 writer: “Hello Again” Soundtrack
Midnight Heat 2007 writer: “Drive” Soundtrack
Good Luck Chuck 2007 writer: “You Might Think” Soundtrack
Transformers 2007 writer: “Drive” Soundtrack
Everybody Hates Chris 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Nail Polish 2006 writer: “MAGIC” Soundtrack
The Bubble 2006 producer: “On The Verge” Soundtrack
Click 2006 performer: “Everybody” 2006, “Feelings Got to Stay” 1993 / writer: “Magic” 1984, “Everybody” 2006, “Feelings Got to Stay” 1993 Soundtrack
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Just Like Heaven 2005 writer: “Good Times Roll” Soundtrack
Sky High 2005 writer: “Just What I Needed” Soundtrack
Nearing Grace 2005 writer: “Let’s Go” – as Richard Ocasek Soundtrack
The Squid and the Whale 2005 writer: “Drive” Soundtrack
The Prince and Me 2004 “Shake It Up” Soundtrack
50 First Dates 2004 writer: “Drive” Soundtrack
Wonderland 2003 writer: “Good Times Roll” 1978 Soundtrack
Pauly Shore Is Dead 2003 writer: “Good Times Roll” Soundtrack
Mr. Deeds 2002 writer: “My Best Friend’s Girl” Soundtrack
Ed 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Sorority Boys 2002 writer: “My Best Friend’s Girl” – as Rick Ocasek Soundtrack
Scrubs 2001 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Not Another Teen Movie 2001 writer: “Let’s Go” Soundtrack
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand 2001 writer: “Drive” Soundtrack
Lucky Numbers 2000 writer: “Moving In Stereo” Soundtrack
Where the Money Is 2000 writer: “You Might Think”, “My Best Friend’s Girl” Soundtrack
Freaks and Geeks 2000 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Boys Don’t Cry 1999 writer: “Just What I Needed” Soundtrack
200 Cigarettes 1999 “Just What I Needed” Soundtrack
Jawbreaker 1999 writer: “Good Times Roll” Soundtrack
The Wedding Singer 1998 writer: “It’s All I Can Do” Soundtrack
Excess Baggage 1997 writer: “All Mixed Up” Soundtrack
The Saint 1997 “You’re All I’ve Got Tonight” Soundtrack
Private Parts 1997 writer: “Since You’re Gone” Soundtrack
Chasing Amy 1997 writer: “Let’s Go” 1979 Soundtrack
Wedding Bell Blues 1996 writer: “You Might Think” Soundtrack
The Crow: City of Angels 1996 “Gold Dust Woman” / producer: “Gold Dust Woman” Soundtrack
The Craft 1996 writer: “Dangerous Type” Soundtrack
Billy Madison 1995 writer: “I’m Not The One” – as Rick Ocasek Soundtrack
Beavis and Butt-Head 1993 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Attack of the Killer Refridgerator 1990 Video short writer: “Heartbeat City” Soundtrack
An American Summer 1990 writer: “Good Times Roll” Soundtrack
Caddyshack II 1988 producer: “I Run Right Back” Soundtrack
Date with an Angel 1987 writer: “You Are The Girl” Soundtrack
Made in Heaven 1987 performer: “I Still Want You” / producer: “I Still Want You” / writer: “I Still Want You” Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 1978-1985 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Live Aid 1985 TV Special documentary writer: “Drive”, “Just What I Needed”, “Heartbeat City” Soundtrack
A Chipmunk Reunion 1985 TV Movie writer: “Shake It Up” Soundtrack
The Fall Guy 1985 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Sure Thing 1985 writer: “You Might Think” Soundtrack
Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1982 writer: “Moving In Stereo” Soundtrack
WKRP in Cincinnati 1979-1980 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Times Square 1980 writer: “Dangerous Type” Soundtrack
Promises in the Dark 1979 writer: “MY BEST FRIEND’S GIRL” Soundtrack
Over the Edge 1979 writer: “Just What I Needed”, “Best Friend’s Girl” Soundtrack
BrainDead 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Everybody Wants Some!! 2016 writer: “Good Times Roll” Soundtrack
7 Chinese Brothers 2015 writer: “Since You’re Gone”, “Bye Bye Love” Soundtrack
Parenthood 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films 2014 Documentary writer: “Shake It Up” Soundtrack
Caffeine Madness 2014 Short writer: “Magic” Soundtrack
The Office 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Regular Show in Space 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Marvel One-Shot: Item 47 2012 Video short writer: “Just What I Needed”, “Take Another Look” Soundtrack
Geffen Vintage 80s Vol. 1 1995 Video Singer Actor
Hairspray 1988 Beatnik Cat (special apperances) Actor
Made in Heaven 1987 Shark Actor
The Cars: Unlocked 2006 Video Composer
Cars: Heartbeat City 1984 Video Composer
The Cars: Unlocked 2006 Video producer Producer
Weezer: Buddy Holly 1994 Video short producer Producer
Satan’s Playground 2006 special thanks Thanks
Bad Brains: A Band in DC 2012 Documentary Self
The Colbert Report 2006-2011 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
America’s Next Top Model 2008 TV Series Himself – Recording Artist Self
Sound Off 2005 TV Series Himself – Guest (2005) Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Essential Music Videos: Hits of the ’80s 2003 Video short Himself (segment “Drive”) (as The Cars) Self
Up a Tree with Jonathan Richman & Tommy Larkins 2003 Video documentary short Himself Self
MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Cars: Live 2000 TV Movie documentary Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) Self
Saturday Night Live 25 1999 TV Special documentary Himself – Audience Member (uncredited) Self
MTV Video Music Awards 1996 1996 TV Special Himself Self
The State’s 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special 1995 TV Movie Himself Self
Late Show with David Letterman 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Fear of a Black Hat 1993 Himself (scenes deleted) Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse 1991 Himself Self
Saturday Night Live 1986 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Live Aid 1985 TV Special documentary Himself (as The Cars) Self
Cars: Heartbeat City 1984 Video Himself Self
The Midnight Special 1979 TV Series Host Self
My Best Friend’s Girl 1978 Video short Himself Self
The Cars: Unlocked 2006 Video Himself (lead and backing vocals, guitar) Archive Footage