Danny Elfman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 29, 1953 |
|---|---|
| Age | 72 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Danny Elfman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Composing film scores (notably for Tim Burton's films), creating 'The Simpsons' theme, leading the band Oingo Boingo. |
Intro
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.'
Early Life & Background
Danny Elfman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, into a Jewish family. He attended local schools and became interested in music and film at an early age. Elfman spent time in France and Africa after high school before returning to the U.S., where he became involved with the avant-garde musical theater group Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo.
Career Highlights
- Lead singer and songwriter for the band Oingo Boingo (1979–1995).
- Composed the theme for the television show 'The Simpsons' (1989).
- Acclaimed collaboration with director Tim Burton, scoring nearly all his films since 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' (1985), including 'Batman' (1989), 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990), 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993), and 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010).
- Scored films for other directors, including 'Men in Black' (1997), 'Good Will Hunting' (1997), 'Spider-Man' (2002), and 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012).
- Received multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award nominations.
Trivia
- Voiced the singing parts of Jack Skellington in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'
- Is the uncle of actress Jenna Elfman.
- He has a notable fear of flying.
- Elfman won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for the 'Batman' theme in 1990.
FAQs
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Danny Elfman is 72 years old.
Danny Elfman was born the 29 May 1953.
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 29th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
- Day of the week: May 29th, 1953 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Limelight (Terry's Theme) by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: From Here to Eternity directed by Fred Zinnemann
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