Ronald David Mael (born August 12, 1945 in Culver City, California), is an American musician, keyboard player and songwriter. He and his younger brother Russell make up the pop duo Sparks.
University of California, Los Angeles, Palisades Charter High School, This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us, Beat the Clock, Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth
Nationality
American
Parents
Miriam Mael, Meyer Mael, This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us, Beat the Clock, Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth
Siblings
Russell Mael
Music Groups
Sparks, FFS, This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us, Beat the Clock, Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth
TV Movie documentary writer: "Number One Song in Heaven"
Alan Partridge
2013
writer: "The Number One Song in Heaven"
Bunheads
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Holy Motors
2012
writer: "How Are You Getting Home?"
Some Jerk with a Camera
2011
TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
Neds
2010
writer: "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us"
Miliband of Brothers
2010
TV Movie documentary writer: "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" - uncredited
Kick-Ass
2010
as Ronald Mael, "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us"
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
2009
writer: "The Willys", "Eaten by the Monster of Love" - as Ronald D. Mael
The Intimate Strangers Are Here
2008
performer: "Suburban Homeboy", "Intro", "Intro Reprise", "Likeable", "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us", "Moon over Kentucky" / writer: "The Rhythm Thief" Instrumental, "Suburban Homeboy", "Intro", "Intro Reprise", "Likeable", "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us", "Moon over Kentucky"
Gilmore Girls
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Brothers in Arms
2005
TV Movie documentary writer: "Amateur Hour", "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us", "Beat the Clock", "How Can I Get to Carnegie Hall?" - uncredited
Stuck in the Middle
2003
Video writer: "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us"
Knock Off
1998
performer: "Its a Knock-Off"
Unlawful Entry
1992
writer: "NATIONAL CRIME AWARENESS WEEK"
Black Rain
1989
"SINGING IN THE SHOWER"
Rad
1986
producer: "Music That You Can Dance To" / writer: "Music That You Can Dance To"
Fright Night
1985
producer: "ARMIES OF THE NIGHT" / writer: "ARMIES OF THE NIGHT"
Heavenly Bodies
1984
writer: "Breaking Out of Prison"
Get Crazy
1983
writer: "Get Crazy"
Valley Girl
1983
writer: "Angst in My Pants", "Eaten by the Monster of Love"
$7 Million