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Mark Mothersbaugh(I)

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Mark Mothersbaugh
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Graduate of Woodridge High School in Peninsula, Ohio.

Attended Kent State University (1970-73) in Kent, Ohio, to focus on attaining an art degree. While at Kent State Mothersbaugh met Jerry Casale and Bob Lewis, who ultimately joined him in forming the 1970-80s avant-garde band Devo.

Awarded an honorary doctorate degree (2008) from Kent State in humane letters. Dr. Mothersbaugh has reciprocated KSU in diverse fashion as is his style-- gifting it with music & art, as well as time-- which is spent touting the Kent State experience through public promotions & media spots.
BornMay 18, 1950
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 26 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jeff Goldblum, Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, and Tessa Thompson in Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
    Thor: Ragnarok
    7.9
    • Composer
    • 2017
    Maya Rudolph, Danny McBride, Olivia Colman, Abbi Jacobson, Michael Rianda, and Doug the Pug in The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
    The Mitchells vs. the Machines
    7.6
    • Composer
    • 2021
    Bill Murray, Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Jonah Meyerson, and Grant Rosenmeyer in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
    The Royal Tenenbaums
    7.6
    • Composer
    • 2001
    Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams in Rushmore (1998)
    Rushmore
    7.6
    • Composer
    • 1998

    Credits

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    • Itsy Bitsy
      • Composer (music by)
      • In Production
      • 2027
    • Rugrats
      • Composer
      • Pre-production
    • Ren and Stimpy: It's Our House Now!
      • Composer
      • Pre-production



    • Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Hansen in A Minecraft Movie (2025)
      A Minecraft Movie
      5.8
      • Composer (music by)
      • 2025
    • Bronson Pinchot, Giancarlo Esposito, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Mel Rodriguez, Randall Park, Susan Kelechi Watson, Julieth Restrepo, Uzo Aduba, Molly Griggs, and Mary Wiseman in The Residence (2025)
      The Residence
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • A Real Bug's Life (2024)
      A Real Bug's Life
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2024–2025
    • What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
      What We Do in the Shadows
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2019–2024
    • Interior Chinatown (2024)
      Interior Chinatown
      7.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Lisa Kudrow, Taika Waititi, Rune Temte, Kal-El Tuck, Jemaine Clement, Tadhg Murphy, and Roger Jean Nsengiyumva in Time Bandits (2024)
      Time Bandits
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • The World According to Allee Willis (2024)
      The World According to Allee Willis
      7.8
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby in Our Flag Means Death (2022)
      Our Flag Means Death
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2022–2023
    • Eric André and Abbi Jacobson in Disenchantment (2018)
      Disenchantment
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2018–2023
    • Steve Buscemi, John Cena, Carlos Santos, Lil Rel Howery, Meredith Hagner, Yvonne Orji, and Ronny Chieng in Vacation Friends 2 (2023)
      Vacation Friends 2
      5.4
      • Composer (music by)
      • 2023
    • Summer Camp Island (2018)
      Summer Camp Island
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2018–2023
    • The Creature Cases (2022)
      The Creature Cases
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2022–2023
    • Hello Tomorrow! (2023)
      Hello Tomorrow!
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Noah Jupe in The Magician's Elephant (2023)
      The Magician's Elephant
      6.6
      • Composer (music by)
      • 2023
    • Cocaine Bear (2023)
      Cocaine Bear
      5.9
      • Composer (score by)
      • 2023

    Music Department



    • Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
      • Songs by
      • Post-production



    • Lori Alan, Mary Jo Catlett, Tom Kenny, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in Plankton: The Movie (2025)
      Plankton: The Movie
      5.3
      • original songs by
      • 2025
    • Steve Buscemi, John Cena, Carlos Santos, Lil Rel Howery, Meredith Hagner, Yvonne Orji, and Ronny Chieng in Vacation Friends 2 (2023)
      Vacation Friends 2
      5.4
      • score vocals
      • 2023
    • Summer Camp Island (2018)
      Summer Camp Island
      7.7
      TV Series
      • main title theme
      • main title theme by
      • 2018–2023
    • Rugrats (2021)
      Rugrats
      4.2
      TV Series
      • theme song by
      • 2021–2023
    • Hello Tomorrow! (2023)
      Hello Tomorrow!
      6.3
      TV Series
      • title music
      • 2023
    • The Creature Cases (2022)
      The Creature Cases
      7.6
      TV Series
      • theme music composer
      • 2022
    • The Harper House (2021)
      The Harper House
      5.4
      TV Series
      • score producer
      • 2021
    • Jennifer Hale, David Kaye, and James Arnold Taylor in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)
      Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
      8.7
      Video Game
      • music
      • 2021
    • Travis McElroy, Griffin McElroy, and Justin McElroy in My Brother, My Brother and Me (2010)
      My Brother, My Brother and Me
      9.4
      Podcast Series
      • theme music composer
      • 2021
    • Octonauts: The Ring of Fire (2021)
      Octonauts: The Ring of Fire
      6.7
      • original score by
      • 2021
    • Anthony J. James in My Happy Birthday (2020)
      My Happy Birthday
      Short
      • soundtrack
      • 2020
    • Eden Riegel, Scott Whyte, and Amirhossein Ghahremani in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (2020)
      Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
      7.8
      Video Game
      • Crash Bandicoot original soundtrack by
      • 2020
    • Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled (2019)
      Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled
      8.2
      Video Game
      • music producer
      • 2019
    • Motown Magic (2018)
      Motown Magic
      7.8
      TV Series
      • original music produced by
      • 2018
    • Lost in Oz (2015)
      Lost in Oz
      7.5
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 2016–2018

    Actor



    • Eric André and Abbi Jacobson in Disenchantment (2018)
      Disenchantment
      7.2
      TV Series
      • (voice)
      • 2021
    • The Aquabats! Super Show! (2012)
      The Aquabats! Super Show!
      8.6
      TV Series
      • 2013
    • Futurama (1999)
      Futurama
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Mark Mothersbaugh (voice)
      • 2010
    • Lance Robertson in Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007)
      Yo Gabba Gabba!
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Mark Mothersbaugh
      • Mark's Magic Drawing
      • 2007–2009
    • Duelin' Firemen! (2000)
      Duelin' Firemen!
      7.6
      Video Game
      • Hot Dog Gawker 1
      • 2000
    • Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Paul Reubens, Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, and Wes Studi in Mystery Men (1999)
      Mystery Men
      6.1
      • Band Leader
      • 1999
    • Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol (1996)
      Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol
      Video Game
      • DEVO Mark
      • 1996
    • Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
      Ellen
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Devo (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Nancy Cartwright, Christine Cavanaugh, Tara Strong, Cheryl Chase, Elizabeth Daily, Dionne Quan, Kath Soucie, and Cree Summer in Rugrats (1991)
      Rugrats
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Phonograph Singer
      • Reptar
      • Jingle Singer (voice)
      • 1992–1993
    • Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space (1991)
      Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
      6.1
      • Keeper of the Gate
      • 1991
    • Olivia d'Abo and David Cassidy in The Spirit of '76 (1990)
      The Spirit of '76
      5.8
      • Chevron-17 (as Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo)
      • 1990
    • Devo and Rocky Schenck in Devo: Post Modern Man (1990)
      Devo: Post Modern Man
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Mark Mothersbaugh (as Devo)
      • 1990
    • Devo: Disco Dancer
      Music Video
      • Mark Mothersbaugh
      • 1988
    • Devo: Are U Experienced?
      Music Video
      • Mark Mothersbaugh
      • 1984
    • Devo: Theme from Doctor Detroit
      Music Video
      • Mark Mothersbaugh
      • 1983

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    You're My Musical Soulmate
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    You're My Musical Soulmate
    I'm Not a Cab
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    I'm Not a Cab
    I'm Not a Cab
    Clip 0:57
    I'm Not a Cab
    I'm Not Jealous
    Clip 1:02
    I'm Not Jealous
    Call Me
    Clip 1:00
    Call Me
    What Could Go Wrong?
    Clip 0:59
    What Could Go Wrong?
    Is That a Turkey Sandwich?
    Clip 1:18
    Is That a Turkey Sandwich?

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo
    • Height
      • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
    • Born
      • May 18, 1950
      • Akron, Ohio, USA
    • Spouses
        Anita Greenspan? - present
    • Parents
      • Robert Mothersbaugh Sr.
    • Relatives
        Robert Mothersbaugh(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV commercial (With Devo) for Honda Scooters (1984)
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      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Lead singer of Devo.
    • Quotes
      Rebellion is obsolete - change things from the inside working out.
    • Trademarks
        Wire framed glasses

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