Danny ElfmanAwards

Born:
May 29, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA
Occupation:
Composer (Music Score)
Biography:
One of Hollywood's most distinctive film composers, Danny Elfman is known for his dark, idiosyncratic scores, particularly those he has written for director Tim Burton's films. He is also widely recognized for the music he has written for TV, particularly his theme song for The Simpsons. Born in...Read More

  • Milk

    Best Composer

    Nominated
    Broadcast Film Critics Association
    2008

  • Milk

    Best Original Score

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    2008

  • Milk

    Best Original Score

    Nominated
    Chicago Film Critics Association
    2008

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Best Score

    Won
    Phoenix Film Critics Association
    2005

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Best Original Score

    Nominated
    Chicago Film Critics Association
    2005

  • Big Fish

    Best Score

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    2003

  • Big Fish

    Best Original Score

    Nominated
    Chicago Film Critics Association
    2003

  • Big Fish

    Best Score

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    2003

  • Men in Black

    Best Musical or Comedy Score

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1997

  • Good Will Hunting

    Best Dramatic Score

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1997

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Best Original Score

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1993

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