Kevin Kiner

Kevin Kiner
Kiner at the 2022 WonderCon
Kiner at the 2022 WonderCon
Background information
Born (1958-09-03) September 3, 1958 (age 68)
Escondido, California, U.S.
GenresFilm score, video game music
OccupationsComposer, conductor
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1986–present
Websitekevinkiner.com

Kevin Kiner (born September 3, 1958) is an American film and television composer best known for scoring Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Tales, and Star Wars: Ahsoka. Kiner was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy, Daytime Emmy and Annie Awards for Clone Wars and Rebels, while winning several BMI Awards for his work on CSI: Miami, Narcos: Mexico, Making a Murderer, and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Career

Kiner was raised in Escondido, California, where his interest in music flourished through listening to different bands such as Yes, Pink Floyd, and the Eagles. After high school, Kiner attended the University of California, Los Angeles as a pre-medical student but later decided to pursue his passion for music instead. He then began traveling the world as a musical director for an international touring group before settling in Hollywood, where he began composing for film and television.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director(s) Notes
1993LeprechaunMark JonesN/a
FreakedAlex Winter
Tom Stern		Nominated – Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Best Score
1995Black ScorpionJonathan WinfreyN/a
1997The PestPaul MillerN/a
1998Safe HouseEric Steven StahlN/a
1999Wing CommanderChris RobertsN/a
2001The Other Side of HeavenMitch DavisN/a
Tremors 3: Back to PerfectionBrent MaddockDirect-to-video
2003 The Legend of Johnny Lingo Steven Ramirez Direct-to-video
2005MadisonWilliam BindleyN/a
2008Star Wars: The Clone WarsDave FiloniStar Wars themes by John Williams
2017InconceivableJonathan BakerN/a
Ghost in the ShellRupert SandersScore composed by Clint Mansell and Lorne Balfe. Additional music composer.
2022SamaritanJulius AveryComposed with Jed Kurzel. Additional music by Sean Kiner & Deana Kiner.
2023Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3James GunnScore composed by John Murphy. Original Guardians of the Galaxy theme by Tyler Bates. Additional music composer.
2024Madame WebS.J. ClarksonScore composed by Johan Söderqvist. Additional music composer.

Television

Year Title Showrunner(s) Notes
1988–92SuperboyIIya Salkind and Alexander SalkindN/a
1990–92Super ForceJames J. McNamaraN/a
1991–92Land of the LostThe Chiodo Brothers
Sid and Marty Krofft		N/a
1996–97The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestPeter Lawrence and Takashi MasunagaNominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
1997–01Walker, Texas RangerLeslie Greif and Paul HaggisWon – BMI TV Music Award
1997–03Stargate SG-1Brad Wright and Jonathan GlassnerCo-composed with Joel Goldsmith, Richard Band, Dennis McCarthy, and Neal Acree.
2000–02The Invisible ManMatt GreenbergN/a
2001Harold and the Purple CrayonCarin Greenberg and Jeff KlineNominated – Annie Award For Outstanding Music in an Animated Television Production
2003Stuart LittleRich WilkieNominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
2004–05Star Trek: EnterpriseBrannon Braga and Manny CotoN/a
2003–12CSI: MiamiAnthony E. Zuiker, Ann Donahue and Carol MendelsohnCo-composed with Jeff Cardoni
Won – BMI TV Music Award
2008Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie AnnBBC WorldwideN/a
2008–14, 2020Star Wars: The Clone WarsGeorge Lucas (Seasons 1-6)
Dave Filoni (Season 7)		Star Wars themes by John Williams
Nominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Nominated – Annie Award for Music in a Television Production
Won – Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Television Production or Short Form
Additional music by David Glen Russell, Matthew St. Laurent, Takeshi Furukawa, Nolan Markey, Reuven Herman, Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner (Season 7)
2011–16Hell on WheelsJoe Gayton, Tony Gayton and John WirthN/a
2014–18Star Wars RebelsDave FiloniStar Wars themes by John Williams
Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series
Nominated – Annie Award For Outstanding Achievement in Music in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Additional music by David Glen Russell, Matthew St. Laurent, Sean Kiner (Seasons 3 & 4), and Deana Kiner (Seasons 3 & 4)
2014–19Jane the VirginJennie Snyder UrmanN/a
2015–17Transformers: Robots in DisguiseAdam Beechen, Duane Capizzi and Jeff KlineComposed with Kevin Manthei
2015–18Making a MurdererLaura Ricciardi and Moira DemosWon – BMI TV Music Award
2018–19Single ParentsElizabeth Meriwether and J. J. PhilbinCo-composed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner
2018–23TitansGreg WalkerComposed with Clint Mansell
2018–21Narcos: MexicoChris Brancato and Carlo Bernard and Doug MiroComposed with Gustavo Santaolalla; Won – BMI Visual Media Award
2019–22City on a HillCharlie MacLeanN/a
2019–23Doom PatrolJeremy CarverComposed with Clint Mansell
2021–24Star Wars: The Bad BatchJennifer CorbettStar Wars themes by John Williams
Composed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner; additional music by David Glen Russell, Nolan Markey, and Peter Lam
2021TreseBudjette Tan and Kajo BaldisimoComposed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner
2022–presentDark WindsGraham RolandComposed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner
2022–25PeacemakerJames GunnComposed with Clint Mansell
2022–presentStar Wars: TalesDave FiloniStar Wars themes by John Williams
Composed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner; additional music by David Glen Russell and Nolan Markey
2023–presentAhsokaStar Wars themes by John Williams
Additional music by Sean Kiner, Deana Kiner and David Glen Russell
2024–presentCreature CommandosDean LoreyComposed with Clint Mansell
2026Star Wars: Maul – Shadow LordDave Filoni and Matt MitchnovetzComposed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner

Video games

Year Title Notes
2010 GoldenEye 007 Composed with David Arnold
2012 007 Legends

Personal life

Kiner has two children, Sean and Deana, who are also music composers.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ferreira, Viviana. "Kevin Kiner: Exclusive interview for ScoreTrack.Net". ScoreTrack.Net. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ Patterson, Ashley. "Kevin Kiner Press Kit" (PDF). cw3pr.com. CW3 Public Relations. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ Pillot, Dempsey (February 10, 2022). "Kevin, Dean, and Sean Kiner on the Pressures of Composing 'Peacemaker' as a Family". FilmSpeak. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  4. ↑ Lola, Lauren (2023-08-08). "Deana Kiner on Discovering and Orchestrating Her Trans Identity". Mixed Asian Media. Retrieved 2023-09-20.