Danny Elfman
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Danny Elfman
Summary
Danny Elfman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on May 29, 1953[3]. He worked as a composer[4], record producer[5], film score composer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,816 views/month, #2,531 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Danny Elfman's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
- Danny Elfman was born on May 29, 1953[3].
- Danny Elfman's father was Milton Elfman[9].
- Danny Elfman's mother was Blossom Elfman[10].
- Danny Elfman was married to Bridget Fonda[11].
- Danny Elfman was married to Geri Eisenmenger[12].
- A child of Danny Elfman was Oliver Elfman[13].
- A child of Danny Elfman was Lola Elfman[14].
- Danny Elfman held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Danny Elfman's native language[16].
- Danny Elfman's professions included composer[4].
- Danny Elfman's professions included record producer[5].
- Danny Elfman's professions included film score composer[6].
- Danny Elfman worked as a musician[7].
- Danny Elfman was educated at University High School[17].
- Danny Elfman received the Disney Legends[18].
- Danny Elfman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[19].
- Danny Elfman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction[20].
- Danny Elfman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[21].
- Danny Elfman received the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[22].
- Danny Elfman was a member of Oingo Boingo[23].
- Danny Elfman's religion is recorded as Christianity[24].
- Danny Elfman is recorded as male[25].
- Danny Elfman's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Danny Elfman's genre is new wave[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1953-05-29[30]
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Genre(s): modern classical[31]
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Community tags: film score, film soundtrack, modern classical, soundtrack, video game[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5b24fbab-c58f-4c37-a59d-ab232e2d98c4[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Los Angeles[2], Danny Elfman… he was born on May 29, 1953[3]. His father was Milton Elfman[9]. His mother was Blossom Elfman[10]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Danny Elfman was educated at University High School[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], record producer[5], film score composer[6], and musician[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Disney Legends[18], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1987[36]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[19], a class of award[37], in United States[38]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction[20], an award[39], in United States[40]; and Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[22], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1960[43].
Personal Life
Spouses include Bridget Fonda[11], a film actor[44], b. 1964[45], of United States[46], awarded the Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award[47] and Geri Eisenmenger[12], an activist[48], b. 1956[49], of United States[50]. Children include Oliver Elfman[13], b. 2005[51], of United States[52] and Lola Elfman[14], a founder[53], b. 1979[54], of United States[55]. Danny Elfman's religion is recorded as Christianity[24].
Why It Matters
Danny Elfman ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,816 views/month, #2,531 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Daniel Pemberton[58], a composer[59], b. 1977[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film[62]; Tyler Bates[63], a composer[64], b. 1965[65], of United States[66], specialised in film score[67]; Bear McCreary[68], a composer[69], b. 1979[70], of United States[71], specialised in film score[72]; Steve Jablonsky[73], a composer[74], b. 1970[75], of United States[76], specialised in film score[77]; Rachel Portman[78], a composer[79], b. 1960[80], of United Kingdom[81], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[82], specialised in musician[83]; and John Ottman[84], a film director[85], b. 1964[86], of United States[87], specialised in film score[88].
FAQs
Where was Danny Elfman born?
Danny Elfman's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Who were Danny Elfman's parents?
Danny Elfman's father was Milton Elfman[9]. Danny Elfman's mother was Blossom Elfman[10].
Who was Danny Elfman married to?
Danny Elfman's spouses include Bridget Fonda[11] and Geri Eisenmenger[12].
What did Danny Elfman do for work?
Danny Elfman worked as composer[4], record producer[5], film score composer[6], and musician[7].
Where did Danny Elfman go to school?
Danny Elfman was educated at University High School[17].
What awards did Danny Elfman receive?
Honors received include Disney Legends[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[19], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction[20], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[21].
Who did Danny Elfman influence?
Danny Elfman has been cited as an influence by Daniel Pemberton[58], Tyler Bates[63], Bear McCreary[68], and Steve Jablonsky[73].