Mark Mothersbaugh
Known for Sound · 45 credits
- Born
- 1950-05-18 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Akron, Ohio, USA
- Also known as
- Mark Mothersbug · DEVO · DEV-O
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 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.
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Known For
TV Shows (8)
Movies (37)
Mystery Men
1999
as Band Leader
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
Pray TV
1980
as Dove [DEVO]
Score: A Film Music Documentary
2017
as Self
DEVO
2024
as Self
Derailroaded
2005
as Self
The World According to Allee Willis
2024
as Self
Human Highway
1982
as Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy
The Spirit of '76
1990
as Chevron-17
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008
as Self
Along for the Ride
2016
as Self
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
as Self
Urgh! A Music War
1981
as Self
Chi Chi & Devo
2019
as Self
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
1996
as Keeper of the Gate
The Other F Word
2011
as Self
We're All Devo
1983
as Self [DEVO]
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
2010
as Self
Are We Not Men?
as Self
DEVO | The Men Who Make the Music
1979
as Self
35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio
2024
Devo: The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
1993
as Self
Beauty Is Embarrassing
2012
as Self
Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale
2020
Devo Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
2004
as Himself (as Devo)
In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
1976
as Booji Boy / Professor
Devo: Hardcore Live!
2015
as Himself
Devolution: A Devo Theory
2021
DEVO | Live
2004
as Self
Devo | Live In Benicàssim
2011
as Self
Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig
2014
3-DEVO
1982
as Self
Arise! SubGenius Recruitment Film #16
1992
DEVO | Live in London
2009
as Self
De-evolution: The Men Who Make The Music
1977
as Self
DEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
2010
as Self
DEVO | Live 1980
2005
as Self
About Mark Mothersbaugh
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… With 45 credits spanning from 1976 to 2025, Mark Mothersbaugh has appeared in 37 films and 8 TV shows.
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- Mystery Men (1999) — as Band Leader
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025) — as Self
- Pray TV (1980) — as Dove [DEVO]
- Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017) — as Self
- DEVO (2024) — as Self
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