Danny Elfman

American composer and musician (born 1953)
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Danny Elfman was born on May 29, 1953, in Los Angeles[1][2][3][4][5][6] and is a United States citizen. He is a singer, composer, actor, record producer, film score composer, and singer-songwriter. His mother is Blossom Elfman, and his sibling is Richard Elfman. He has been married to Bridget Fonda since 2003 and was previously married to Geri Eisenmenger. His children are Oliver Elfman and Lola Elfman[7].

Elfman practices Christianity and works in the genres of new wave and ska. His awards include the Disney Legends award, multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music and Outstanding Music Direction, and a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[8].

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 singer[4], composer[5], actor[6], record producer[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,452 views/month, #2,531 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Danny Elfman's mother was Blossom Elfman[11].
  • Danny Elfman was married to Bridget Fonda[12].
  • Danny Elfman was married to Geri Eisenmenger[13].
  • A child of Danny Elfman was Oliver Elfman[14].
  • A child of Danny Elfman was Lola Elfman[15].
  • Danny Elfman held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Danny Elfman's native language[17].
  • Danny Elfman's professions included singer[4].
  • Danny Elfman's professions included composer[5].
  • Danny Elfman's professions included actor[6].
  • Danny Elfman worked as a record producer[7].
  • Danny Elfman worked as a film score composer[8].
  • Danny Elfman worked as a singer-songwriter[18].
  • Danny Elfman was educated at University High School[19].
  • Danny Elfman received the Disney Legends[20].
  • Danny Elfman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[21].
  • Danny Elfman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction[22].
  • Danny Elfman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[23].
  • Danny Elfman received the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[24].
  • Danny Elfman was a member of Oingo Boingo[25].
  • Danny Elfman's religion is recorded as Christianity[26].
  • Danny Elfman is recorded as male[27].

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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[10]. His mother was Blossom Elfman[11]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Danny Elfman was educated at University High School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], composer[5], actor[6], record producer[7], film score composer[8], and singer-songwriter[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Disney Legends[20], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1987[30]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[21], a class of award[31], in United States[32]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction[22], an award[33], in United States[34]; and Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[24], a class of award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1960[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bridget Fonda[12], a film actor[38], b. 1964[39], of United States[40], awarded the Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award[41] and Geri Eisenmenger[13], an activist[42], b. 1956[43], of United States[44]. Children include Oliver Elfman[14], b. 2005[45], of United States[46] and Lola Elfman[15], a founder[47], b. 1979[48], of United States[49]. Danny Elfman's religion is recorded as Christianity[26].

Why It Matters

Danny Elfman ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,452 views/month, #2,531 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Daniel Pemberton[52], a composer[53], b. 1977[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film[56]; Bear McCreary[57], a composer[58], b. 1979[59], of United States[60], specialised in film score[61]; Brian Tyler[62], a composer[63], b. 1972[64], of United States[65]; Harry Gregson-Williams[66], a composer[67], b. 1961[68], of United Kingdom[69], specialised in film score[70]; John Ottman[71], a film director[72], b. 1964[73], of United States[74], specialised in film score[75]; and Christopher Lennertz[76], a composer[77], b. 1972[78], of United States[79].

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[10]. Danny Elfman's mother was Blossom Elfman[11].

Who was Danny Elfman married to?

Danny Elfman's spouses include Bridget Fonda[12] and Geri Eisenmenger[13].

What did Danny Elfman do for work?

Danny Elfman worked as singer[4], composer[5], actor[6], record producer[7], and film score composer[8].

Where did Danny Elfman go to school?

Danny Elfman was educated at University High School[19].

What awards did Danny Elfman receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[20], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[21], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction[22], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music[23].

Who did Danny Elfman influence?

Danny Elfman has been cited as an influence by Daniel Pemberton[52], Bear McCreary[57], Brian Tyler[62], and Harry Gregson-Williams[66].

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