Mark Mothersbaugh

Personal Info

Birthday

May 18, 1950

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Akron, Ohio, USA

Also Known As

Mark Mothersbug

DEVO

DEV-O

Mark Mothersbaugh

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.

Known For

Futurama

Rugrats

Disenchantment

Mystery Men

Pray TV

The Spirit of '76

Human Highway

In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution

Filmography

2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
as Self
2024
The World According to Allee Willis
as Self
DEVO
as Self
2019
Chi Chi & Devo
as Self
2017
Score: A Film Music Documentary
as Self
2016
Along for the Ride
as Self
2015
Devo: Hardcore Live!
as Himself
2012
Beauty Is Embarrassing
as Self
2011
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
as Self
Devo | Live In Benicàssim
as Self
2010
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
as Himself
DEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
as Self
2009
DEVO | Live in London
as Self
2008
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
as Self
2005
DEVO | Live 1980
as Self
Derailroaded
as Self
2004
Devo Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
as Himself (as Devo)
DEVO | Live
as Self
1999
Mystery Men
as Band Leader
1996
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
as Keeper of the Gate
1993
DEVO The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
as Self
1990
The Spirit of '76
as Chevron-17
1983
We're All Devo
as Self [DEVO]
1982
3-DEVO
as Self
Human Highway
as Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy
1980
Pray TV
as Dove [DEVO]
1979
DEVO | The Men Who Make the Music
as Self
1977
De-evolution: The Men Who Make The Music
as Self
1976
In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
as Booji Boy / Professor