Ricky Fataar (born 5 September 1952) is a South African multi-instrumentalist of Cape Malay descent, who has performed as both a drummer, and a guitarist. He gained fame as an actor in the comedic television movie, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, a spoof on the actual history of The Beatles, and for his performance as a member of The Beach Boys. Fataar may also be recognized for his contributions as a record producer, and has worked on projects scoring music to film and television.
TV Movie performer: "Hold My Hand", "Number One", "I Must Be In Love", "With A Girl Like You", "O-U-C-H!", "Living In Hope", "Love Life", "Nevertheless", "Good Times Roll", "Doubleback Alley", "Another Day", "Cheese And Onions", "Piggy In The Middle", "Let's Be Natural", "Get Up And Go", "Between Us Made For Each Other", "Goose-Step Mama", "Baby Let Me Be", "It's Looking Good", "Blue Suede Schubert"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Coca-Cola Kid
1985
Rock Musician
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978
TV Movie
Stig O'Hara (as Rikki Fataar)
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Efficiency Expert
1992
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Brian Wilson and Friends: A Soundstage Special Event
2015
Video
Himself
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
2008
Video documentary short
Himself
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
2004
TV Special
Stig O'Hara
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969 - 1982
2012
Video documentary
Himself
Known for movies
The Coca-Cola Kid (1985) as Rock Musician
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) as Stig O'Hara
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (2004) as Stig O'Hara
$500,000
