Mark Mothersbaugh
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Biography
Mark Allen Mothersbaugh (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born May 18, 1950) is an American musician and composer. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder, lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the new wave band Devo, whose "Whip It" was a top 20 single in the US in 1980, peaking at No. 14, and which has since maintained a cult following. Mothersbaugh was one of the primary composers of Devo's music. In addition to his work with Devo, Mothersbaugh has made music for television series, films, and video g...
Known For
Filmography
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
The World According to Allee Willis
2024
as Self
DEVO
2024
as Self
35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio
2024
Devolution: A Devo Theory
2021
Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale
2020
Chi Chi & Devo
2019
as Self
Disenchantment
2018
as (voice)
Score: A Film Music Documentary
2017
as Self
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
2017
as Self
Along for the Ride
2016
as Self
Soundbreaking
2016
as Self
Devo: Hardcore Live!
2015
as Himself
Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig
2014
Beauty Is Embarrassing
2012
as Self
Devo | Live In Benicàssim
2011
as Self
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
as Self
The Other F Word
2011
as Self
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
2010
as Self
DEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
2010
as Self
DEVO | Live in London
2009
as Self
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008
as Self
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007
Derailroaded
2005
as Self
DEVO: Live 1980
2005
as Self
Devo Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
2004
as Himself (as Devo)
DEVO | Live
2004
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
Mystery Men
1999
as Band Leader
Futurama
1999
as Mark Mothersbaugh (voice)
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
1996
as Keeper of the Gate
Devo: The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
1993
as Self
Arise! SubGenius Recruitment Film #16
1992
Rugrats
1991
as Phonograph Singer (voice)
Rugrats
1991
as Reptar / Jingle Singer (voice)
The Spirit of '76
1990
as Chevron-17
Elvira's MTV Halloween Party
1984
as Self
We're All Devo
1983
as Self [DEVO]
Human Highway
1982
as Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy
3-DEVO
1982
as Self
Urgh! A Music War
1981
as Self
Pray TV
1980
as Dove [DEVO]
Fridays
1980
as Self - Musical Guest
DEVO: The Men Who Make the Music
1979
as Self
Devo: The Men Who Make the Music Live in Japan
1979
De-evolution: The Men Who Make The Music
1977
as Self
In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
1976
as Booji Boy / Professor