Danny Elfman
Born
1953-05-29
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Daniel Robert Elfman (born May 29, 1953) is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall. Elfman has frequently worked with directors Tim Burton, Sam Raimi, and Gus Van Sant, contributing music to nearly 20 Burton projects, including Pee-Wee's Big...
Known for
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Oompa Loompa (voice) (uncredited)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Corpse Bride
Bonejangles (voice)
The Gift
Tommy Lee Ballard
Back to School
Oingo Boingo Band Member
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
78/52
Self
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Self
Forbidden Zone
Satan
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Self
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
Self
Urgh! A Music War
Self
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Sweet Sounds
Himself
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Self
Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
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