Composers born on May 29

Take a focused look at the composers born on May 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1953 Danny Elfman

  Danny Elfman is an acclaimed American composer, singer, and songwriter, best known for his work scoring films and television, particularly for his collaborations with director Tim Burton and for creating the iconic theme for 'The Simpsons.' [bio]