
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. 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
Rugrats
1991

TV
Rugrats
Phonograph Singer (voice)
1991

TV
Futurama
Mark Mothersbaugh (voice)
1999

TV
Disenchantment
(voice)
2018

TV
Fridays
Self - Musical Guest
1980

TV
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self
2017

TV
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007

Film
Mystery Men
Band Leader
1999

Film
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
2025

Film
DEVO
Self
2024

Film
The Spirit of '76
Chevron-17
1990

Film
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Self
2017

Film
Along for the Ride
Self
2016

Film
Pray TV
Dove [DEVO]
1980

Film
In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
Booji Boy / Professor
1976

Film
Are We Not Men?
Self

Film
Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig
2014

Film
Derailroaded
Self
2005

Film
Devo: The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
Self
1993

Film
The Other F Word
Self
2011
Filmography
2025FilmSNL50: The Homecoming Concertas Self2024FilmThe World According to Allee Willisas Self2024Film35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio2024FilmDEVOas Self2021FilmDevolution: A Devo Theory2020FilmPunk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale2019FilmChi Chi & Devoas Self2018TVDisenchantmentas (voice)2017TVCarpool Karaoke: The Seriesas Self2017FilmScore: A Film Music Documentaryas Self2016FilmAlong for the Rideas Self2015FilmDevo: Hardcore Live!as Himself2014FilmButch DEVO And The Sundance Gig2012FilmBeauty Is Embarrassingas Self2011FilmThe Other F Wordas Self2011FilmTaking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermindas Self2011FilmDevo | Live In Benicàssimas Self2010FilmDeconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scottas Himself2010FilmDEVO | Whistler Medals Plazaas Self2009FilmDEVO | Live in Londonas Self2008FilmThe Making of 'Bottle Rocket'as Self2007TVYo Gabba Gabba!2005FilmDEVO | Live 1980as Self2005FilmDerailroadedas Self2004FilmDevo Live in the Land of the Rising Sunas Himself (as Devo)2004FilmDEVO | Liveas Self1999FilmMystery Menas Band Leader1999TVFuturamaas Mark Mothersbaugh (voice)1996FilmShakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Spaceas Keeper of the Gate1993FilmDevo: The Complete Truth About De-Evolutionas Self1992FilmArise! SubGenius Recruitment Film #161991TVRugrats1990FilmThe Spirit of '76as Chevron-171983FilmWe're All Devoas Self [DEVO]1982Film3-DEVOas Self1982FilmHuman Highwayas Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy1981FilmUrgh! A Music Waras Self1980FilmPray TVas Dove [DEVO]1980TVFridaysas Self - Musical Guest1979FilmDEVO | The Men Who Make the Musicas Self1977FilmDe-evolution: The Men Who Make The Musicas Self1976FilmIn the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolutionas Booji Boy / Professor—FilmAre We Not Men?as Self