Danny Elfman
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.jpg) Elfman in 2026 | |
| Born | Daniel Robert Elfman May 29, 1953 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Geri Eisenmenger (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Mother | Blossom Elfman |
| Relatives | Richard Elfman (brother) Bodhi Elfman (nephew) |
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| Formerly of | Oingo Boingo |
| Website | dannyelfman |
Daniel Robert "Danny" Elfman (born May 29, 1953) is an American film composer, singer and songwriter. He is Jewish (of British Jewish, Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish descent). He wrote music for many movies and television series. In 2002, he married actress Bridget Fonda. They have one child, Oliver Elfman (born September 19, 2003).
Some of his music
Elfman has written music for over 100 movies. Some of his famous works include:
Filmography
- The Simpsons
- Men in Black
- Batman Returns
- Good Will Hunting
- Dick Tracy
- Beetlejuice
- Sommersby
- Batman
- Corpse Bride
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Edward Scissorhands
- Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
- Sleepy Hollow
- Big Fish
- Frankenweenie
- Justice League
- The Grinch
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Awards
Elfman has been nominated for many awards in the music and movie business.
- Academy Awards - 4 nominations
- Emmy Awards - 3 nominations
- Winner: Main Title Theme Music - Desperate Housewives
- Golden Globes - 3 nominations
- Grammy Awards - 12 nominations
- Winner: Best Instrumental Composition: The Simpsons theme from The Simpsons
References
- ↑ "Danny Elfman - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 December 2012.