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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 games via his production company, Mutato Muzika. He composed the music for the 13-year run of the animated series Rugrats and its three related theatrical films. He has created film scores for Wes Anderson and for Marvel Comics films. As a solo musician, Mothersbaugh has released four studio albums: Muzik for Insomniaks, Muzik for the Gallery, Joyeux Mutato, and The Most Powerful Healing Muzik in the Entire World. In 2004, he received the Richard Kirk Award at the BMI Film and TV Awards for his contributions to film and television music. In 2008, Mothersbaugh received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kent State University, his alma mater. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mark Mothersbaugh, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
MovieSNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
MovieThe World According to Allee Willis
2024
as Self
Movie35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio
2024
MovieDEVO
2024
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MovieDevolution: A Devo Theory
2021
MoviePunk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale
2020
MovieChi Chi & Devo
2019
as Self
TVDisenchantment
2018
as (voice)
TVCarpool Karaoke: The Series
2017
as Self
MovieScore: A Film Music Documentary
2017
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TVSoundbreaking
2016
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MovieAlong for the Ride
2016
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MovieDevo: Hardcore Live!
2015
as Himself
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2014
MovieBeauty Is Embarrassing
2012
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MovieThe Other F Word
2011
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MovieTaking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
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MovieDevo | Live In Benicàssim
2011
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2010
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MovieDEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
2010
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MovieDEVO | Live in London
2009
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MovieThe Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008
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TVYo Gabba Gabba!
2007
MovieDEVO | Live 1980
2005
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MovieDerailroaded
2005
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MovieDevo Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
2004
as Himself (as Devo)
MovieDEVO | Live
2004
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TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieMystery Men
1999
as Band Leader
TVFuturama
1999
as Mark Mothersbaugh (voice)
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1996
as Keeper of the Gate
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1993
as Self
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1992
TVRugrats
1991
as Phonograph Singer (voice)
MovieThe Spirit of '76
1990
as Chevron-17
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1983
as Self [DEVO]
Movie3-DEVO
1982
as Self
MovieHuman Highway
1982
as Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy
MovieUrgh! A Music War
1981
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MoviePray TV
1980
as Dove [DEVO]
TVFridays
1980
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieDEVO | The Men Who Make the Music
1979
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MovieDe-evolution: The Men Who Make The Music
1977
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MovieIn the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
1976
as Booji Boy / Professor
MovieAre We Not Men?
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