Ron Mael

Biography

Ronald David Mael is an American musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is the keyboard player and principal songwriter in the band Sparks which he founded with vocalist, occasional songwriter and younger brother Russell Mael in 1971.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Gilmore Girls (2000) — Bauhaus Troubadour
2. Annette (2021) — Jet Pilot
3. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Musical Guest
4. Rollercoaster (1977) — Self - Sparks (uncredited)
5. The Sparks Brothers (2021) — Self
6. The Forbidden Room (2015) — Faceless Crooner
7. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) — Self
8. NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) — Self
9. My Way (2024) — Self
10. Sacrée soirée (1987) — Self - Sparks
11. Rock Concert (1973) — Self - Sparks
12. Glam Rock at the BBC (2017) — Self - Sparks (archive footage)
13. Sparks au château d'Hérouville (2023) — Self
14. The Big T.N.T. Show (1965) — Self (uncredited)
15. Sparks - Dee Vee Dee (2007) — Self
16. The Magnificent Tati (2009) — Self
17. Sparks - Live in London (2000) — Self
18. What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London (2021) — Himself
19. Berlin Live (2011) — Self - Spanks - Performer
20. Sparks - Primavera Sound 2023 (2023) — Self
21. Sparks - Lil Beethoven Live in Stockholm (2005) — Self
22. Sparks: Don Kirschner's Rock Concert 1974 (1974) — Self
23. Who Is Lun*na Menoh? (2021) — Self
24. Sparks: Lil Beethoven Live in Stockholm (2004)
25. An Entirely MAD! Conversation With Rob Brydon & Sparks (2025)
26. Gorillaz Tottenham Hotspur Stadium documentary — Self
27. Le monde est à vous (1987) — Self - Sparks