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Robert Mothersbaugh
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Robert Mothersbaugh

Born 1952 · Akron, Ohio, USA · Active 1976–2025

Robert Mothersbaugh, known as Bob 1, is an actor and musician who appeared in Pray TV (1980), a film that satirizes the world of televangelism. As the lead guitarist of the influential new wave band Devo, he brings a distinctive edge to his performances, merging music and film in a way that resonates with cult audiences. His connection to Devo's avant-garde style enhances the film's exploration of the absurd and the bizarre, making his role in Pray TV a notable entry in the realm of cult cinema.

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Pray TV

Pray TV

1980 ★ 5.0
as Dove [DEVO]

A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.

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Filmography

42 credits
2020s 3 credits
2025
Movie ★ 6.8
2024
DEVO as Self
Movie ★ 7.6
2010s 4 credits
2015
Movie ★ 6.2
2011
Movie
2000s 3 credits
2009
Movie
2005
Movie
2004
Movie
1990s 1 credit
1980s 5 credits
1983
We're All Devo as Self [DEVO]
Movie ★ 7.0
1982
Human Highway as Nuclear Garbageperson
Movie ★ 5.1
1982
3-DEVO as Self
Movie
1981
Movie ★ 7.4
1980
Pray TV as Dove [DEVO]
Movie ★ 5.5
s 1 credit
Movie
Crew Credits
2020s 4 credits
2025
Movie ★ 6.7
2022
TV ★ 7.8
2022
The Creature Cases Main Title Theme Composer
TV ★ 7.8
2020
Tiger King Original Music Composer
TV ★ 6.9
2000s 9 credits
2006
How to Eat Fried Worms Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 6.2
2003
All Grown Up! Original Music Composer
TV ★ 7.7
2002
Movie ★ 5.5
2001
Movie ★ 7.0
2001
Movie ★ 6.6
1990s 9 credits
1999
200 Cigarettes Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 5.8
1998
Movie ★ 7.0
1997
Men Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 4.5
1996
Movie ★ 6.8
1995
TV ★ 7.0
1995
TV ★ 6.3
1991
Rugrats Music
TV ★ 7.6