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# Danny Elfman

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Danny Elfman (May 29, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer-songwriter and composer. He is famous for the music he wrote for many movies and television shows. From 1978 until 1995 Elfman was a member of the rock band Oingo Boingo. In 2003, He married actress Bridget Fonda and has one child with her.

## [edit] Some of his music

Elfmans has writen music dozens of movies and for television. Some of the things he has worked on include:

### [edit] Television

- The Simpsons
- Desperate Housewives

### [edit] Movies

- Men in Black
- Men in Black II
- Good Will Hunting
- Spider-Man
- Dick Tracy
- Beetlejuice

#### [edit] Working with Tim Burton

In 1985, Elfman met director Tim Burton. Burton had seen Elfman perform as a member of Oingo Boingo. Burton asked Elfman to work with him on his first full length movie Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. Elfman worked with Burton on all but two of Burton's movies. The movies he worked on include:

- Batman
- Corpse Bride
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Edward Scissorhands
- Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

## [edit] Awards

Elfman has been nominated for many awards in the music and movie business.

- Academy Awards - 3 nominations
- Emmy Awards - 2 nominations
  - Winner: Main Title Theme Music - Desperate Housewives
- Golden Globes - 2 nominations
- Grammy Awards - 10 nominations
  - Winner: Best Instrumental Composition: The Batman theme from Batman

## [edit] External links

- Danny Elfman at the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
- An overview of Elfman's career

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