Gerald V. Casale Net Worth
Gerald V. Casale Net Worth is
$10 Million
Gerald V. Casale Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Gerald Vincent Casale (born Gerald Vincent Pizzute, July 28, 1948), often known as Jerry Casale, is a vocalist, bass guitar/synthesizer player, and a founding member (with his younger brother, the late Bob; Mark Mothersbaugh and Bob Lewis) of the new wave band Devo. Along with Mothersbaugh, whom he met at Kent State University, Casale co-wrote most of Devo's material (including the hit "Whip It"), designed Devo's distinctive attire (including the Energy Dome, plastic pompadours, and yellow radiation suits) over the years with Mothersbaugh, and directed most of Devo's videos. He has also directed videos for other artists, including The Cars ("Panorama"), Rush ("Superconductor"), A Perfect Circle ("Imagine"), Foo Fighters ("I'll Stick Around"), Soundgarden ("Blow Up the Outside World"), and Silverchair ("Freak" and "Cemetery"), among others. | Full Name | Gerald Casale |
| Date Of Birth | July 28, 1948 |
| Place Of Birth | Ravenna, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5' 10½" (1.79 m) |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Composer |
| Education | Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kent State University |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Krista Napp |
| Parents | Robert Edward Casale |
| Siblings | Robert Casale |
| Music Groups | Devo (Since 1972), Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers, Devo 2.0 (2006 – 2007) |
| Movies | In the Beginning Was the End |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Making music videos. [1997] |
| 2 | He sings lead vocals on several Devo songs, occasionally splitting lead vocal duties with Mark Mothersbaugh. He also plays bass guitar and keyboards while performing with the band. |
| 3 | He was the official co-leader of the group Devo, besides 'Mark Mothersbaugh', taking on a McCartney-Lennon/Richards-Jagger dynamic with Mark. Although Mark's contribution to the music may have been ultimately greater, Gerald was the hard-headed leader whom (for better or worse) was behind most of Devo's decisions and was arguably the loudest, most decisive voice regarding the artistic direction of the band. Gerald created most of the famous (sometimes infamous) costumes worn by the group, came up with most of the concept art for the band, directed many of their videos and took measures to obscure the group member's backgrounds to make they're uniform image all the more effective. |
| 4 | He was born with the last name Pizzute because his father, Bob, had legally changed his name (his birth name having been Robert Edward Casale) to that of his foster parents. Four years after Gerald's birth, his father changed his name back to his birth name. |
| 5 | His infatuation with "de-evolution" was fueled by the book "The Beginning Was the End" by Oscar Kiss Maerth. In the book (which doesn't have a single reference footnote), Maerth claims that human evolution was advanced by the cannibalistic practice of eating human brains. The title of the book was mentioned in the lyrics of the Devo song "Gates of Steel", and the jacket of their album "Now It Can Be Told" was modeled closely after the slipcover used for the USA printing of Maerth's book. |
| 6 | When he was going to Kent State, he was involved in the riots and protests of 1970 and saw many of his friends die when the National Guard began to shot down protestors. He later said that his idea that people were de-evolving began on that day. |
| 7 | He and his friend, Bob Lewis, became obsessed with the idea of de-evolution, the concept that humans were regressing into primitive, brain-eating apes from which we evolved, and later it became the center concept of the band, Devo. |
| 8 | Member of the rock group Devo. |
| 9 | Older brother of Bob Casale. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wrong Girl | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Everybody Wants Some!! | 2016 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Molly | 2016 | TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode | |
| One Hit Wonderland | 2012-2015 | TV Series documentary writer - 3 episodes | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Glee | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Family Guy | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| LittleBigPlanet Karting | 2012 | Video Game writer: "Fresh" | |
| Programming the Nation? | 2011 | Documentary writer: "Whip It" - uncredited | |
| Atop the Fourth Wall | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Todd's Pop Song Reviews | 2010 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Neue Vahr Süd | 2010 | TV Movie writer: "Mongoloid" | |
| 20 to 1 | 2010 | TV Series documentary writer - 3 episodes | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Saturday Night Live | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Welcome to the 80's | 2009 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| The Informers | 2008 | writer: "Freedom of Choice" - as Gerald Casale | |
| The Reinactors | 2008 | Documentary writer: "That's Good" | |
| Skate. | 2007 | Video Game writer: "Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy" | |
| The Riches | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Benchwarmers | 2006 | writer: "That's Good" - as Gerald Casale | |
| I Love the 80's 3-D | 2005 | TV Series documentary writer: "Whip It" | |
| Sky High | 2005 | writer: "Through Being Cool" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Lords of Dogtown | 2005 | writer: "Mongoloid" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Guess Who | 2005 | writer: "Whip It" 1981 - as Gerald Casale | |
| Raising Helen | 2004 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Woyzeck | 2004 | TV Movie writer: "Beautiful World" | |
| Muffin Man | 2003 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| I Love the '80s Strikes Back | 2003 | TV Series documentary writer: "Whip It" | |
| Sonny | 2002 | writer: "Whip It" | |
| The Master of Disguise | 2002 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Sorority Boys | 2002 | writer: "Girl U Want" | |
| Joe Somebody | 2001 | writer: "Whip It" | |
| The Simpsons | 1997-2001 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The Facts of Life Reunion | 2001 | TV Movie "Whip It" | |
| Dogtown and Z-Boys | 2001 | Documentary writer: "Gut Feeling" - as Casale | |
| Pera o bayong (Not da TV) | 2000 | writer: "Whip It" | |
| Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | 1999 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| My Giant | 1998 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Romy and Michele's High School Reunion | 1997 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Private Parts | 1997 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1997 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Meet Wally Sparks | 1997 | writer: "Thanks To You" | |
| Clueless | 1997 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| First Kid | 1996 | writer: "Girl U Want" - as Jerry Cazale | |
| Casino | 1995 | writer: "Whip It" - as Gerard Casale | |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | 1995 | writer: "Are You Ready?!" | |
| Sliders | 1995 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tank Girl | 1995 | writer: "Girl U Want" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Police Story 3: Supercop | 1992 | writer: "SUPERCOP" | |
| Rush Week | 1989 | writer: "Baby Doll" | |
| Slaughterhouse Rock | 1988 | writer: "Part of You" | |
| Thrashin' | 1986 | writer: "That's Good" - as Gerald Casale | |
| Mike's Murder | 1984 | writer: "It's a Beautiful World" | |
| Doctor Detroit | 1983 | writer: "Theme From Doctor Detroit" - as G. V. Casale | |
| Toni Basil: Word of Mouth | 1982 | Video short writer: "Be Stiff", "Space Girls" | |
| A Night at Halsted's | 1982 | writer: "Gates of Steel" - uncredited | |
| Heavy Metal | 1981 | writer: "Through Being Cool" | |
| Pray TV | 1980 | writer: "Shrivel Up" - as Gerald Casale | |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | 1980 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Rock 'n' Roll High School | 1979 | writer: "Come Back Jonee" | |
| Rock Concert | 1979 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Devo: Mongoloid | 1978 | Video short writer: "Mongoloid" | |
| In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution | 1976 | Short writer: "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA" - uncredited |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock | 2012 | David Kirkpatrick (as Gerald Casale) | |
| Ellen | 1996 | TV Series | Devo |
| Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol | 1996 | Video Game | Reverend Gassale / DEVO Jerry |
| The Spirit of '76 | 1990 | Yale-44 (as Gerald V. Casale of Devo) | |
| Human Highway | 1982 | Nuclear Garbageperson (as Jerry Casale) | |
| Devo: Whip It | 1981 | Video short | |
| Pray TV | 1980 | 'Dove' band member | |
| Saturday Night Live | 1978 | TV Series | Devo / Vocals, Bass |
| In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution | 1976 | Short |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's All DEVO | 2016 | Video short | |
| Devo: The Superman Thing | 2011 | Video short as Devo | |
| Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4, and Student Protest in America | 2010 | Documentary | |
| Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol | 1996 | Video Game | |
| The Complete Truth About De-Evolution | 1993 | Video documentary | |
| Slaughterhouse Rock | 1988 | ||
| Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise | 1987 |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Claus vs. The Taliban Time Travellers from Outer Space | 2007 | Short | |
| Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol | 1996 | Video Game creator / writer | |
| We're All Devo | 1983 | Video writer | |
| Devo: The Men Who Make the Music | 1981 | Video concept |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Music Videos: Hits of the '80s | 2003 | Video short video "Whip It" | |
| Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol | 1996 | Video Game | |
| We're All Devo | 1983 | Video | |
| Devo: Whip It | 1981 | Video short |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's All DEVO | 2016 | Video short producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Starck Club | 2016 | Documentary post-production | |
| Are We Not Men? | 2012 | Documentary post-production | Himself |
| The Day the '60s Died | 2015 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Casale and Mothersbaugh on 'Island of Lost Souls' | 2011 | Video short | Himself |
| Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4, and Student Protest in America | 2010 | Documentary | |
| The Colbert Report | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Welcome to the 80's | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| If It Ain't Stiff | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
| Red Eye w/Tom Shillue | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| Art or Something Like It! | 2006-2007 | TV Series documentary | Jihad Jerry / Himself |
| Devo: Live in the Land of the Rising Sun | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself (as Devo) |
| Devo: Live 1980 | 2005 | Video | Himself (as Devo) |
| The Biz | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live! from Central Park SummerStage | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Devo: Live | 2004 | Video | Himself (as Devo) |
| Essential Music Videos: Hits of the '80s | 2003 | Video short | Himself (segment "Whip It") (as Devo) |
| Searching for Roger Taylor | 2000 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Complete Truth About De-Evolution | 1993 | Video documentary | Himself |
| We're All Devo | 1983 | Video | Himself (member of Devo) |
| Square Pegs | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| Urgh! A Music War | 1981 | Documentary | Himself - Devo (as Jerry Casale) |
| Devo: The Men Who Make the Music | 1981 | Video | Himself (as Devo) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Video Album | We're All Devo (1983) |
Known for movies
Casino (1995)
as Soundtrack
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
as Soundtrack
Sky High (2005)
as Soundtrack
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
as Soundtrack