Danny Elfman
Film composer and lead vocalist of Oingo Boingo
Born
May 29th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Composer, singer-songwriter, producer, and actor engaged in film and television music creation. Founded the band Oingo Boingo in 1980, gaining popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Composed scores for various films, notably collaborating with director Tim Burton on projects such as 'Batman' (1989), 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993), and 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990). His work has enhanced many cinematic experiences and earned numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award.
Composed the score for 'Batman' (1989)
Created music for 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993)
Worked on the score for 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990)
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