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Overview
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As Danny Elfman was growing up in the Los Angeles area, he was largely... moreAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 37 wins & 35 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Alternate Names:
Oingo Boingo | Bloody Elf-Thing | Dan Elfman | Red Wolf Elfman | Red-Wolf Elfman | Scabby ElfthingUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 8:00 PM | ABCF | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Filmography
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In Development, Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack, Actor, Producer, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew, Thanks, Self
| 1. | Ripley's Believe It or Not! (details only on IMDb Pro) | |
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1. | "Desperate Housewives" (2004) | composer: theme music (49 episodes, 2004-2009) composer: theme (20 episodes, 2004-2008) composer: main title theme (3 episodes, 2004-2006) composer: title music (1 episode, 2006) | 2009 | - | 8.0 (19,521) |
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2. | "The Simpsons" (1989) | composer: theme "The Simpsons" (400 episodes, 1989-2009) composer: theme music (4 episodes, 1990-2008) composer: theme (1 episode, 1990) | 2009 | - | 9.2 (392) |
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3. | 9 (2009/I) | (composer: music themes) | 2009 | $37.5M | 7.1 (8,571) |
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4. | Lego Batman: The Videogame (2008) (VG) | (composer: theme "Batman") | 2008 | - | 8.4 (136) |
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5. | The Simpsons Movie (2007) | (composer: "The Simpsons" theme) | 2007 | $526M | 7.6 (109,461) |
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6. | Spider-Man 3 (2007) | (composer: themes) | 2007 | $885M | 6.4 (130,379) |
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7. | Meet the Robinsons (2007) | (score producer) | 2007 | $146M | 6.9 (15,828) |
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8. | Charlotte's Web (2006) | (conductor) | 2006 | $142M | 6.8 (7,245) |
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9. | Corpse Bride (2005) | (score producer) | 2005 | $112M | 7.5 (54,217) |
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10. | No Experience Needed (2005) | (composer: stock music: song, "Dead Man's Party") | 2005 | - | 6.7 (17) |
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11. | Spider-Plant Man (2005) (TV) | (composer: theme "Spider-Man") | 2005 | - | 6.5 (636) |
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12. | "Point Pleasant" (2005) | composer: main title theme (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.2 (973) |
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13. | Fable (2004) (VG) | (composer: theme music) | 2004 | - | 8.9 (697) |
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14. | Cinemaker (2004) (V) | (composer: stock music) | 2004 | - | 8.5 (10) |
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15. | The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) (VG) | (composer: theme "The Simpsons") | 2003 | - | 8.2 (467) |
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16. | Hulk (2003) | (score producer) | 2003 | $242M | 5.7 (65,054) |
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17. | Chicago (2002) | (original score producer) | 2002 | $306M | 7.2 (77,675) |
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18. | Red Dragon (2002) | (score producer) | 2002 | $209M | 7.3 (60,353) |
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19. | The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001) (VG) | (composer: theme "The Simpsons") | 2001 | - | 7.6 (152) |
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20. | Novocaine (2001) | (composer: theme music) | 2001 | - | 5.8 (5,849) |
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21. | The Simpsons: Wrestling (2001) (VG) | (composer: theme "The Simpsons") | 2001 | - | 5.8 (62) |
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22. | Heartbreakers (2001) | (composer: theme music) | 2001 | - | 6.2 (19,348) |
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23. | The Family Man (2000) | (score producer) | 2000 | - | 6.6 (30,801) |
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24. | Proof of Life (2000) | (music producer) | 2000 | - | 6.1 (21,383) |
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25. | The World of Stainboy (2000) | (composer: theme music) | 2000 | - | 7.4 (997) |
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26. | "Dilbert" (1999) | composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone" (29 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 8.0 (1,114) |
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27. | Instinct (1999) | (score producer) | 1999 | $36.7M | 6.2 (14,207) |
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28. | A Civil Action (1998) | (score producer: Los Angeles) | 1998 | $68.2M | 6.4 (13,368) |
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29. | Psycho (1998) | (music adaptor) (music producer) (music supervisor) | 1998 | $32.9M | 4.6 (18,250) |
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30. | Modern Vampires (1998) (TV) | (composer: theme music) | 1998 | - | 4.3 (1,200) |
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31. | SubZero (1998) (V) | (composer: main theme from "Batman") | 1998 | - | 7.1 (1,748) |
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32. | Good Will Hunting (1997) | (score producer) | 1997 | $226M | 8.0 (133,359) |
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33. | "Perversions of Science" (1997) | composer: series theme (9 episodes, 1997) composer: theme (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.7 (64) |
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34. | The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997) (VG) | (composer: theme "The Simpsons") | 1997 | - | 7.1 (71) |
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35. | Mars Attacks! (1996) | (music score producer) | 1996 | $101M | 6.3 (69,565) |
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36. | Extreme Measures (1996) | (music producer) | 1996 | - | 5.9 (7,428) |
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37. | Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996) (V) | (composer: themes) | 1996 | - | 4.6 (1,176) |
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38. | Bordello of Blood (1996) | (composer: theme music) | 1996 | - | 4.8 (4,909) |
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39. | "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) | composer: theme music (93 episodes, 1989-1996) | 1996 | - | 8.1 (3,385) |
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40. | Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) | (rhythm guitar, percussion, vocals, xylophone) | 1996 | - | 9.2 (107) |
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41. | The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio (1996) (VG) | (composer: theme "The Simpsons") | 1996 | - | 7.1 (18) |
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42. | Dead Presidents (1995) | (score producer) | 1995 | $26.3M | 6.5 (6,976) |
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43. | Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) (V) | (composer: themes) | 1995 | - | 4.8 (1,606) |
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44. | Dolores Claiborne (1995) | (music producer) | 1995 | $46.4M | 7.2 (12,586) |
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45. | Shrunken Heads (1994) | (composer: theme music) | 1994 | - | 4.6 (477) |
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46. | "Family Dog" (1993) | composer: theme music (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.1 (160) |
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47. | "Batman" (1992) | composer: theme music (5 episodes, 1992) | 1992 | - | 9.2 (7,078) |
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48. | Army of Darkness (1992) | (composer: theme "March of the Dead") | 1992 | - | 7.6 (51,638) |
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49. | Batman Returns (1992) | (music producer) | 1992 | $283M | 6.9 (71,693) |
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50. | Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1992) (V) | (composer: theme music) | 1992 | - | 6.6 (80) |
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51. | Pure Luck (1991) | (composer: theme music) | 1991 | - | 5.0 (2,455) |
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52. | "The Flash" (1990) | composer: theme music (17 episodes, 1990-1991) | 1991 | - | 7.5 (674) |
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53. | "Beetlejuice" (1989) | composer: theme music (unknown episodes) | 1989 | - | 7.6 (1,331) |
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54. | "Sledge Hammer!" (1986) | composer: theme music (41 episodes, 1986-1988) music supervisor (6 episodes, 1986) | 1988 | - | 8.3 (1,565) |
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55. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | (music arranger) | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,947) |
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1. | Alice in Wonderland (post-production) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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2. | The Wolfman (post-production) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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3. | Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (pre-production) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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4. | Taking Woodstock (2009) | 2009 | $7.54M | 7.1 (2,622) | |
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5. | Terminator Salvation (2009) | 2009 | $370M | 6.9 (63,617) | |
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6. | Notorious (2009) | 2009 | $43.7M | 6.3 (7,617) | |
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7. | Milk (2008/I) | 2008 | $51.4M | 7.9 (39,596) | |
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8. | Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) | 2008 | $157M | 7.4 (55,482) | |
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9. | Wanted (2008) | 2008 | $339M | 6.9 (92,129) | |
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10. | Standard Operating Procedure (2008) | 2008 | - | 7.5 (1,314) | |
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11. | The Kingdom (2007) | 2007 | $84.3M | 7.2 (42,569) | |
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12. | "Desperate Housewives" (2004) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.0 (19,521) |
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13. | Meet the Robinsons (2007) | 2007 | $146M | 6.9 (15,828) | |
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14. | Charlotte's Web (2006) | 2006 | $142M | 6.8 (7,245) | |
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15. | Nacho Libre (2006) | 2006 | $92.8M | 5.7 (28,848) | |
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16. | Deep Sea (2006) | 2006 | - | 7.7 (704) | |
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17. | Corpse Bride (2005) | 2005 | $112M | 7.5 (54,217) | |
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18. | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) | 2005 | $472M | 7.1 (92,078) | |
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19. | No Experience Needed (2005) | 2005 | - | 6.7 (17) | |
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20. | Spider-Man 2 (2004) | 2004 | $784M | 7.7 (130,633) | |
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21. | Big Fish (2003) | 2003 | - | 8.1 (125,231) | |
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22. | Hulk (2003) | 2003 | $242M | 5.7 (65,054) | |
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23. | Chicago (2002) | 2002 | $306M | 7.2 (77,675) | |
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24. | Red Dragon (2002) | 2002 | $209M | 7.3 (60,353) | |
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25. | Men in Black II (2002) | 2002 | $426M | 5.6 (62,454) | |
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26. | Spider-Man (2002) | 2002 | $807M | 7.4 (155,281) | |
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27. | Planet of the Apes (2001) | 2001 | $359M | 5.5 (66,704) | |
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28. | Mazer World (2001) | 2001 | - | 7.0 (8) | |
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29. | Spy Kids (2001) | 2001 | $190M | 5.7 (21,193) | |
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30. | The Family Man (2000) | 2000 | - | 6.6 (30,801) | |
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31. | Proof of Life (2000) | 2000 | - | 6.1 (21,383) | |
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32. | Sleepy Hollow (1999) | 1999 | $202M | 7.5 (98,353) | |
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33. | Anywhere But Here (1999) | 1999 | - | 5.9 (8,046) | |
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34. | Instinct (1999) | 1999 | $36.7M | 6.2 (14,207) | |
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35. | A Civil Action (1998) | 1998 | $68.2M | 6.4 (13,368) | |
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36. | A Simple Plan (1998) | 1998 | - | 7.6 (27,469) | |
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37. | Good Will Hunting (1997) | 1997 | $226M | 8.0 (133,359) | |
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38. | Flubber (1997) | 1997 | $178M | 4.6 (16,741) | |
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39. | Men in Black (1997) | 1997 | $587M | 7.0 (110,308) | |
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40. | Mars Attacks! (1996) | 1996 | $101M | 6.3 (69,565) | |
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41. | Extreme Measures (1996) | 1996 | - | 5.9 (7,428) | |
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42. | The Frighteners (1996) | 1996 | $28.4M | 7.1 (26,113) | |
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43. | Mission: Impossible (1996) | 1996 | $452M | 6.8 (78,971) | |
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44. | Freeway (1996) | 1996 | - | 6.8 (11,557) | |
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45. | Dead Presidents (1995) | 1995 | $26.3M | 6.5 (6,976) | |
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46. | To Die For (1995) | 1995 | $30.9M | 6.8 (17,166) | |
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47. | Dolores Claiborne (1995) | 1995 | $46.4M | 7.2 (12,586) | |
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48. | Black Beauty (1994) | 1994 | - | 6.3 (2,152) | |
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49. | The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) | 1993 | - | 8.0 (67,859) | |
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50. | Sommersby (1993) | 1993 | $140M | 5.9 (7,907) | |
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51. | "Batman" (1992) | (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 9.2 (7,078) |
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52. | Batman Returns (1992) | 1992 | $283M | 6.9 (71,693) | |
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53. | Article 99 (1992) | 1992 | - | 5.9 (1,453) | |
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54. | Edward Scissorhands (1990) | 1990 | $83.4M | 8.0 (90,260) | |
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55. | Darkman (1990) | 1990 | - | 6.3 (15,514) | |
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56. | Dick Tracy (1990) | 1990 | $163M | 5.9 (23,546) | |
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57. | Nightbreed (1990) | 1990 | - | 6.0 (5,021) | |
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58. | Batman (1989) | 1989 | $413M | 7.6 (102,540) | |
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59. | Scrooged (1988) | 1988 | - | 6.7 (19,642) | |
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60. | Face Like a Frog (1988) | 1988 | - | 7.6 (32) | |
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61. | Hot to Trot (1988) | 1988 | - | 3.8 (1,401) | |
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62. | Big Top Pee-wee (1988) | 1988 | - | 4.3 (3,640) | |
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63. | Midnight Run (1988) | 1988 | - | 7.5 (21,732) | |
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64. | Beetle Juice (1988) | 1988 | - | 7.3 (55,073) | |
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65. | Summer School (1987) | 1987 | - | 6.0 (5,494) | |
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66. | "Amazing Stories" (1985) | (2 episodes, 1985-1987) | 1987 | - | 7.3 (1,057) |
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67. | Wisdom (1986) | 1986 | - | 5.1 (1,363) | |
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68. | Back to School (1986) | 1986 | - | 6.1 (9,092) | |
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69. | "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1985) | (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.8 (260) |
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70. | Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) | 1985 | - | 6.9 (17,907) | |
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71. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,947) | |
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1. | Wanted: Weapons of Fate (2009) (VG) | (writer: "The Little Things (UNKLE Surrender Sounds Session 13)") (performer: "The Little Things (UNKLE Surrender Sounds Session 13)") | 2009 | - | 6.6 (89) |
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2. | "L'isola dei famosi 6" (2008) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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3. | Wanted (2008) | (writer: "The Little Things") (performer: "The Little Things") | 2008 | $339M | 6.9 (92,129) |
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4. | The Simpsons Movie (2007) | (writer: "The Simpsons Theme") | 2007 | $526M | 7.6 (109,461) |
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5. | Sicko (2007) | (writer: "Christmas Eve Montage") | 2007 | $24.7M | 8.3 (37,390) |
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6. | Spider-Man 3 (2007) | (writer: "Opening Montage", "Backstage", "Romantic Night", "Peter's Phone Call", "Sad Girl", "Peter and Harry", "Peter Saves MJ", "Happy Ending", "Love Theme Reprise") | 2007 | $885M | 6.4 (130,379) |
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7. | Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (2007) (VG) | (music: "This Is Halloween") | 2007 | - | 8.8 (63) |
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8. | Meet the Robinsons (2007) | (writer: "The Future Has Arrived") | 2007 | $146M | 6.9 (15,828) |
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9. | Charlotte's Web (2006) | ("Wilbur's Lullaby") | 2006 | $142M | 6.8 (7,245) |
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10. | Nacho Libre (2006) | (producer: "The Saint", "Ramses", "Nacho in Alley", "Nacho Fight", "Super Nacho", "Satan's Cavemen", "My Life is Good", "Street Brawl", "Gypsy Idea", "Echos of Ramses", "Street Ramses", "Stand Off", "Encarnacion in Kitchen", "Candle Walk", "Nacho's Letter", "Ramses Prepares", "Death March", "Ramses Starts to Win") | 2006 | $92.8M | 5.7 (28,848) |
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11. | The Benchwarmers (2006) | (writer: "Fire") | 2006 | - | 5.4 (16,432) |
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12. | Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) | (music: "This Is Halloween") | 2005 | - | 9.2 (2,446) |
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13. | Corpse Bride (2005) | (music: "Remains of the Day", "Tears to Shed", "The Wedding Song", "According to Plan") (lyrics: "Remains of the Day", "Tears to Shed", "The Wedding Song", "According to Plan") (performer: "Remains of the Day", "The Wedding Song") (producer: "Remains of the Day", "Tears to Shed", "The Wedding Song", "According to Plan") | 2005 | $112M | 7.5 (54,217) |
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14. | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) | (music: "Wonka's Welcome Song", "Augustus Gloop", "Violet Beauregarde", "Veruca Salt", "Mike Teavee") (lyrics: "Wonka's Welcome Song") (performer: "Wonka's Welcome Song", "Augustus Gloop", "Violet Beauregarde", "Veruca Salt", "Mike Teavee") | 2005 | $472M | 7.1 (92,078) |
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15. | "Independent Lens" (1999) | (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.2 (92) |
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16. | Sleepover (2004) | (writer: "We Close Our Eyes") | 2004 | - | 4.6 (4,299) |
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17. | Spider-Man 2 (2004) | (writer: "The Demonstration", "Runaway Train") (producer: "The Demonstration", "Runaway Train") | 2004 | $784M | 7.7 (130,633) |
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18. | Big Fish (2003) | (writer: "Twice the Love") (producer: "Twice the Love") | 2003 | - | 8.1 (125,231) |
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19. | The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2003) (TV) | ("Batman Theme") | 2003 | - | 7.9 (73) |
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20. | "Average Joe" (2003) | (unknown episodes) | 2003 | - | 4.1 (96) |
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21. | Hulk (2003) | (writer: "Young Scientists", "Hulk Escapes") | 2003 | $242M | 5.7 (65,054) |
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22. | The In-Laws (2003/I) | ("Will Hunting (Main Titles)") | 2003 | - | 5.6 (7,362) |
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23. | Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) | (writer: "Little Girls") | 2003 | - | 4.8 (2,491) |
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24. | Spy Kids (2001) | (writer: "Floop's Song") | 2001 | $190M | 5.7 (21,193) |
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25. | Donnie Darko (2001) | (writer: "Stay") | 2001 | - | 8.3 (187,938) |
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26. | Condo Painting (2000) | (writer: "Sweet Condo", "Wacky Circus Condo", "Friendly Condo", "Dreamy Condo") (performer: "Sweet Condo", "Wacky Circus Condo", "Friendly Condo", "Dreamy Condo") | 2000 | - | 6.4 (37) |
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27. | Anywhere But Here (1999) | (writer: "Strange Wind") | 1999 | - | 5.9 (8,046) |
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28. | Never Been Kissed (1999) | (writer: "The Simpson's Theme") | 1999 | $83.5M | 5.7 (25,314) |
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29. | My Favorite Martian (1999) | (writer: "Uncle Martin Theme") | 1999 | - | 4.5 (4,567) |
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30. | Home Alone 3 (1997) | (writer: "Home Again") | 1997 | $59.9M | 3.6 (17,205) |
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31. | Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV) | (writer: "No One Lives Forever") | 1997 | - | 4.0 (972) |
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32. | "The Simpsons" (1989) | (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 9.2 (392) |
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33. | Army of Darkness (1992) | (writer: "March Of The Dead") | 1992 | - | 7.6 (51,638) |
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34. | "Batman" (1992) | (unknown episodes) | 1992 | - | 9.2 (7,078) |
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35. | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) | (writer: "WE CLOSE OUR EYES") | 1992 | - | 5.3 (14,995) |
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36. | Batman Returns (1992) | (music: "FACE TO FACE") (producer: "FACE TO FACE") | 1992 | $283M | 6.9 (71,693) |
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37. | Ghostbusters II (1989) | (writer: "Flesh 'N Blood") | 1989 | $215M | 6.1 (40,725) |
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38. | She's Out of Control (1989) | (writer: "WINNING SIDE") | 1989 | - | 4.9 (1,545) |
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39. | Teen Wolf Too (1987) | (writer: "WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE TODAY?", "OUTRAGEOUS") | 1987 | - | 2.7 (4,930) |
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40. | Summer School (1987) | (writer: "Happy") (performer: "Happy") | 1987 | - | 6.0 (5,494) |
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41. | Wisdom (1986) | (producer: "Tears Run Down", "Rock Me Baby") | 1986 | - | 5.1 (1,363) |
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42. | Something Wild (1986) | (writer: "Not My Slave") | 1986 | - | 6.6 (5,005) |
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43. | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) | (writer: "No One Lives Forever") (producer: "No One Lives Forever") | 1986 | - | 5.1 (6,938) |
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44. | Back to School (1986) | (writer: "Dead Man's Party") | 1986 | - | 6.1 (9,092) |
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45. | Weird Science (1985) | (producer: "WEIRD SCIENCE") | 1985 | - | 6.3 (18,920) |
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46. | Beverly Hills Cop (1984) | (writer: "Gratitude") (performer: "Gratitude") | 1984 | $316M | 7.3 (41,254) |
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47. | Bachelor Party (1984) | (writer: "Something Isn't Right") ("Who Do You Want To Be Today?", "Bachelor Party") | 1984 | - | 5.8 (12,788) |
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48. | Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) | (writer: "Goodbye, Goodbye") | 1982 | - | 7.2 (28,841) |
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49. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | (music: "Forbidden Zone Theme", "Finale") (lyrics: "Squeezit the Moocher") (performer: "Forbidden Zone Theme", "Squeezit the Moocher") | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,947) |
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1. | Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (pre-production) (2010) | (rumored) The Devil | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Proud Iza (2008) | (voice) Cat | 2008 | - | - |
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3. | Corpse Bride (2005) | (voice) Bonejangles | 2005 | $112M | 7.5 (54,217) |
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4. | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) | (voice) Oompa Loompa Vocals | 2005 | $472M | 7.1 (92,078) |
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5. | The Gift (2000) | Tommy Lee Ballard | 2000 | - | 6.7 (26,369) |
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6. | The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) | (voice) Jack Skellington (singing) / 2 characters not shown | 1993 | - | 8.0 (67,859) |
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7. | Back to School (1986) | Oingo Boingo Band Member | 1986 | - | 6.1 (9,092) |
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8. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | Satan | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,947) |
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9. | I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) | (as Dan Elfman) Drumming demon | 1977 | - | 6.4 (458) |
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10. | Hot Tomorrows (1977) | Singer | 1977 | - | 5.4 (27) |
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1. | Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) | (executive producer) | 1996 | - | 9.2 (107) |
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2. | The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) | (associate producer) | 1993 | - | 8.0 (67,859) |
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1. | Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) | (writer) | 1996 | - | 9.2 (107) |
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1. | Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) (V) | (concept) (video "Stay") | 1989 | - | 7.3 (28) |
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1. | Sicko (2007) | (special thanks) | 2007 | $24.7M | 8.3 (37,390) |
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2. | Making the Amazing (2004) (V) | (special thanks) | 2004 | - | 6.1 (53) |
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3. | Donnie Darko (2001) | (special thanks) | 2001 | - | 8.3 (187,938) |
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4. | Eight Days a Week (1997) | (great appreciation) | 1997 | - | 6.0 (1,800) |
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1. | 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) | Himself - Nominee: Best Original Score | 2009 | - | 7.7 (981) |
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2. | Finding Kraftland (2007) | Himself | 2007 | - | 6.7 (24) |
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3. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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4. | Inside the Two Worlds of 'The Corpse Bride' (2006) (V) | (voice) (uncredited) Bonejangles | 2006 | - | 7.6 (170) |
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5. | Danny Elfman Interprets 'The Two Worlds' (2006) (V) | Himself | 2006 | - | 6.9 (13) |
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6. | Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.7 (47) |
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7. | Becoming Oompa-Loompa (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.7 (24) |
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8. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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9. | Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Nocturnal Overtures (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.6 (16) |
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10. | Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Inside the Elfman Studio: The Music of Batman Returns (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.5 (15) |
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11. | Making the Amazing (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 6.1 (53) |
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12. | A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 7.8 (16) |
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13. | "Sunday Morning Shootout" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 6.9 (74) |
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14. | Super Secret Movie Rules: Slashers (2004) (TV) | Himself (Composer) | 2004 | - | 7.1 (32) |
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15. | AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | 6.8 (116) |
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16. | The Score (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | 7.5 (9) |
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17. | The Making of 'Hulk' (2003) (V) | Himself | 2003 | - | 5.7 (75) |
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18. | Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space (2002) (V) | Himself | 2002 | - | 4.8 (13) |
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19. | "Music Behind the Scenes" (2001) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 2001 | - | 5.1 (17) |
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20. | The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (2000) (V) | Himself - Composer/Lyricist | 2000 | - | 7.5 (21) |
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21. | Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000) (V) | Himself | 2000 | - | 7.0 (174) |
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22. | 'Psycho' Path (1999) (V) | Himself | 1999 | - | 6.6 (58) |
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23. | The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) (V) | Himself | 1998 | - | 7.5 (113) |
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24. | Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) | Himself (singer-stuff) | 1996 | - | 9.2 (107) |
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25. | Der Klang der Bilder (1995) (TV) | Himself | 1995 | - | 5.0 (31) |
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26. | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition (1994) (TV) | Interview | 1994 | - | 8.1 (44) |
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27. | "Showbiz Today" (1984) | Himself (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 1.7 (18) |
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28. | The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992) | Himself | 1992 | - | 6.3 (79) |
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29. | In the Director's Chair: The Man Who Invented Edward Scissorhands (1990) (TV) | Himself | 1990 | - | 6.4 (18) |
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30. | Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) (V) | Himself (Vocalist/Rhythm Gutiarist/etc)/Various | 1989 | - | 7.3 (28) |
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31. | Urgh! A Music War (1981) | (as Oingo Boingo) Himself | 1981 | - | 7.5 (343) |
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Additional Details
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Danny continues as composer and lead singer of his eclectic rock band, known as Oingo Boingo. The group has released 11 albums as of 1994's recording (titled simply "Boingo"). The band retired after its farewell tour around Halloween 1995. morePublicity Listings:
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