Daniel Elfman
American composer and musician (born 1953)
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American composer and musician (born 1953)
Born
May 29, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, composer, singer
United StatesBorn in Los Angeles
1953
Born in Los Angeles (1953-05-29)
1990
AwardGrammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
2005
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
2015
AwardDisney Legends
2016
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction
2023
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
About
Daniel Robert Elfman is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall.
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Who is Daniel Elfman?+
Daniel Robert Elfman is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for
What does the name Daniel mean?+
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
When was Daniel Elfman born?+
Daniel Elfman was born on May 29, 1953.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Daniel — May 29, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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