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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SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
2025
The World According to Allee Willis
Self
2024
35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio
2024
DEVO
Self
2024
Devolution: A Devo Theory
2021
Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale
2020
Chi Chi & Devo
Self
2019
Disenchantment
(voice) · (1 episode)
2018
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self · (1 episode)
2017
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Self
2017
Along for the Ride
Self
2016
Devo: Hardcore Live!
Himself
2015
Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig
2014
Beauty Is Embarrassing
Self
2012
The Other F Word
2011
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
Self
2011
Devo | Live In Benicàssim
Self
2011
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Himself
2010
DEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
Self
2010
DEVO | Live in London
Self
2009
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
Self
2008
Yo Gabba Gabba!
(1 episode)
2007
DEVO | Live 1980
Self
2005
Derailroaded
Self
2005
Devo Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
Himself (as Devo)
2004
DEVO | Live
Self
2004
Mystery Men
Band Leader
1999
Futurama
Mark Mothersbaugh (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
Keeper of the Gate
1996
DEVO The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
Self
1993
Arise! SubGenius Recruitment Film #16
1992
Rugrats
(1 episode)
1991
Rugrats
Phonograph Singer (voice) · (1 episode)
1991
The Spirit of '76
Chevron-17
1990
Elvira's MTV Halloween Party
1984
We're All Devo
Self [DEVO]
1983
3-DEVO
Self
1982
Human Highway
Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy
1982
Are We Not Men?
Self
Pray TV
Dove [DEVO]
1980
DEVO | The Men Who Make the Music
Self
1979
De-evolution: The Men Who Make The Music
Self
1977
In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
Booji Boy / Professor
1976