Danny Elfman
Birthday: 1953-05-29 | Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USADaniel Elfman is a composer. Elfman is famous for creating The Simpsons main title theme as well as the Batman theme, and his role as Jack Skellington's singing voice in The Nightmare Before Christmas. He is a frequent collaborator with long-time friend Tim Burton and has scored most of his films. He also sang for the character Bonejangles in the movie Corpse Bride. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards and won a Grammy Award for Tim Burton's Batman and an Emmy Award for his Desperate Housewives theme. Elfman was honored with the prestigious Richard Kirk award at the 2002 BMI Film and TV Awards. Earlier in his career, Elfman lead the rock band Oingo Boingo as singer/songwriter from 1976 until its breakup in 1995.
Known For
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Score: A Film Music Documentary
Corpse Bride
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
Urgh! A Music War
Acting
as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
