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Overview
Trivia:
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989. moreAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 22 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(13 articles)
Old Globe Theatre's Sammy Begins Previews 9/19 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 19 September 2009, 2:51 AM, PDT)
Musical Theatre Guild Presents Staged Reading Of 'Stop The World' 9/14 & 9/20
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 25 August 2009, 11:33 AM, PDT)
Filmography
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1. | Seven Pounds (2008) | (writer: "Feeling Good") | 2008 | $165M | 7.6 (50,320) |
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2. | Trick 'r Treat (2008) | (writer: "Can You Read My Mind?") | 2008 | - | 7.3 (7,643) |
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3. | "Bones" (2005) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 8.5 (13,422) |
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4. | "Eli Stone" (2008) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 7.7 (582) |
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5. | "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 5.2 (2,079) |
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6. | "A Current Affair" (1971) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 2.2 (48) |
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7. | "John from Cincinnati" (2007) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.1 (1,087) |
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8. | Sicko (2007) | (writer: "(I've Got a) Golden Ticket") | 2007 | $24.7M | 8.3 (37,404) |
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9. | "A Taste of My Life" (2006) | (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.5 (7) |
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10. | Art School Confidential (2006) | (writer: "Pure Imagination") | 2006 | - | 6.3 (8,892) |
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11. | Last Holiday (2006) | ("Feeling Good") | 2006 | - | 6.3 (7,223) |
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12. | Da Kath & Kim Code (2005) (TV) | (writer: "The Joker Is Me") | 2005 | - | 7.3 (280) |
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13. | "Great Performances" (1972) | (2 episodes, 2001-2005) | 2005 | - | 8.4 (106) |
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14. | War of the Worlds (2005) | ("If I Ruled the World") | 2005 | $591M | 6.6 (121,464) |
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15. | Madagascar (2005) | (writer: "The Candy Man") | 2005 | $407M | 6.6 (50,709) |
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16. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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17. | Beyond the Sea (2004) | (writer: "Fabulous Places" (1967)) | 2004 | - | 6.7 (7,379) |
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18. | Little Black Book (2004) | (writer: "The Candy Man") | 2004 | - | 5.1 (6,952) |
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19. | Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection (2003) (V) | (writer: "Who Can I Turn To?") | 2003 | - | 9.2 (23) |
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20. | Bruce Almighty (2003) | (writer: "If I Ruled the World", "The Candy Man", "Oompa-Loompa Doompadee-Doo") | 2003 | $459M | 6.6 (83,038) |
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21. | "Scrubs" (2001) | (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 9.2 (50,894) |
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22. | 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) | (writer: "Talking 'bout My Baby") | 2002 | - | 5.4 (25,094) |
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23. | The Martins (2001) | (writer: "Talk to the Animals") | 2001 | - | 5.0 (580) |
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24. | Bully (2001) | (writer: "Song for Shelter (Talking 'Bout My Baby)") | 2001 | - | 7.0 (15,151) |
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25. | A Dog of Flanders (1999) | (writer: "Cheer up Charlie") | 1999 | - | 5.9 (424) |
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26. | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) | (writer: "In Like Flint") | 1999 | $310M | 6.6 (76,013) |
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27. | "The Simpsons" (1989) | (3 episodes, 1993-1999) | 1999 | - | 9.2 (392) |
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28. | Little Voice (1998) | (lyrics: "Goldfinger" (1964)) | 1998 | $18.3M | 6.9 (7,944) |
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29. | Doctor Dolittle (1998) | (writer: "Talk to the Animals") | 1998 | $290M | 5.2 (23,316) |
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30. | Vegas Vacation (1997) | (writer: "Once In A Lifetime") | 1997 | $37.4M | 5.5 (12,170) |
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31. | "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) | (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 4.6 (456) |
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32. | "The Ren & Stimpy Show" (1991) | (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 8.3 (2,443) |
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33. | The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (1996) (V) | (writer: "Grandma's Lullaby", "Who Needs You?", "It Takes All Sorts") | 1996 | - | 4.7 (781) |
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34. | Casino (1995) | (writer: "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)") | 1995 | $110M | 8.1 (95,861) |
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35. | Victor/Victoria (1995) (TV) | (lyrics: "Paris by Night", "If I Were a Man", "Trust Me", "Le Jazz Hot", "Paris Makes Me Horny", "Crazy World", "Louis Says", "King's Dilemma", "You & Me", "Paris by Night (reprise)", "Almost a Love Song", "Chicago, Illinois", "Living in the Shadows", "Victor/Victoria") | 1995 | - | 7.3 (448) |
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36. | Point of No Return (1993) | (writer: "FEELING GOOD") | 1993 | - | 5.6 (9,438) |
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37. | Toys (1992) | (writer: "ONCE IN A LIFETIME") | 1992 | - | 4.6 (12,264) |
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38. | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) | (writer: "Christmas Star", "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas") | 1992 | $280M | 5.7 (45,211) |
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39. | The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992) (TV) | (writer: "When You're Alone") | 1992 | - | 6.0 (258) |
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40. | Hook (1991) | (lyrics: "We Don't Wanna Grow Up", "When You're Alone", "Pick'em Up") | 1991 | $301M | 6.2 (55,066) |
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41. | The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991) | (writer: "Thank You Very Much") | 1991 | - | 4.3 (367) |
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42. | The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV) | (writer: "Somewhere in My Memory") | 1991 | - | 6.0 (250) |
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43. | Home Alone (1990) | (lyrics: "Somewhere In My Memory", "Star Of Bethlehem") | 1990 | $534M | 6.9 (69,768) |
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44. | The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) | (writer: "The Candy Man") | 1989 | - | 6.6 (8,688) |
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45. | The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary... The Magic of Music (1989) (TV) | (writer: "A New Life") | 1989 | - | - |
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46. | "The Charmings" (1987) | (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 6.2 (56) |
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47. | The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV) | (writer: "Life in a Looking Glass") | 1987 | - | 5.9 (156) |
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48. | That's Life! (1986) | (lyrics: "LIFE IN A LOOKING GLASS") | 1986 | - | 5.9 (524) |
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49. | Santa Claus (1985) | ("Every Christmas Eve", "Making Toys", "It's Christmas Again", "Patch! Natch!", "Thank You, Santa!") | 1985 | - | 5.0 (3,141) |
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50. | Superman III (1983) | (writer: "They Won't Get Me") | 1983 | - | 4.7 (16,619) |
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51. | John Wilson's Mini-Musicals (1981) (V) | (writer: "The Candy Man") | 1981 | - | - |
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52. | The Sea Wolves (1980) | ("THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS") | 1980 | - | 6.2 (1,173) |
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53. | "The Muppet Show" (1976) | (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 8.9 (2,186) |
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54. | Superman (1978) | (lyrics: "CAN YOU READ MY MIND") | 1978 | $289M | 7.3 (46,424) |
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55. | Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) | (lyrics: "MOVE 'EM OUT") | 1978 | - | 6.4 (6,388) |
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56. | "Martine" (1975) | (1 episode, 1976) | 1976 | - | - |
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57. | "The Julie Andrews Hour" (1972) | (1 episode, 1973) | 1973 | - | 8.6 (54) |
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58. | The Special London Bridge Special (1972) (TV) | (writer: "London is London") | 1972 | - | 5.8 (25) |
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59. | "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961) | (1 episode, 1972) | 1972 | - | 7.6 (80) |
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60. | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) | (music: "The Candy Man", "Cheer Up, Charlie", "(I've Got a) Golden Ticket", "Pure Imagination", "Oompa-Loompa-Doompa-De-Do", "I Want It Now!") (lyrics: "The Candy Man", "Cheer Up, Charlie", "(I've Got a) Golden Ticket", "Pure Imagination", "Oompa-Loompa-Doompa-De-Do", "I Want It Now!") | 1971 | - | 7.8 (43,021) |
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61. | The 43rd Annual Academy Awards (1971) (TV) | (writer: "Thank You Very Much") | 1971 | - | 5.1 (36) |
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62. | "The Flip Wilson Show" (1970) | (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 7.4 (91) |
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63. | Scrooge (1970) | (music: "Overture", "A Christmas Carol", "Christmas Children", "I Hate People", "Father Christmas", "See the Phantoms", "December the 25th", "Happiness", "You...You", "I Like Life", "The Beautiful Day", "Happiness" (reprise), "Thank You Very Much", "I'll Begin Again", "I Like Life" (reprise), "Father Christmas / Thank You Very Much" (reprise), "A Christmas Carol" (reprise)) (lyrics: "A Christmas Carol", "Christmas Children", "I Hate People", "Father Christmas", "See the Phantoms", "December the 25th", "Happiness", "You...You", "I Like Life", "The Beautiful Day", "Happiness" (reprise), "Thank You Very Much", "I'll Begin Again", "I Like Life" (reprise), "Father Christmas / Thank You Very Much" (reprise), "A Christmas Carol" (reprise)) | 1970 | - | 7.3 (2,574) |
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64. | "Doctor Dolittle" (1970) | (unknown episodes) | 1970 | - | 7.0 (9) |
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65. | "Toast of the Town" (1948) | (9 episodes, 1968-1970) | 1970 | - | 8.4 (100) |
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66. | "The Kraft Music Hall" (1967) | (3 episodes, 1968-1970) | 1970 | - | 5.5 (17) |
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67. | "The Jerry Lewis Show" (1967) | (3 episodes, 1968-1969) | 1969 | - | 6.7 (8) |
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68. | "Playboy After Dark" (1969) | (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 7.4 (26) |
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69. | "That's Life" (1968) | (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 9.0 (20) |
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70. | "The Hollywood Palace" (1964) | (5 episodes, 1967-1968) | 1968 | - | 9.5 (45) |
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71. | Salt and Pepper (1968) | (writer: "Salt & Pepper") | 1968 | - | 5.6 (145) |
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72. | The Beat of the Brass (1968) (TV) | (writer: "Talk To The Animals") | 1968 | - | 9.5 (11) |
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73. | The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) | (writer: "Talk to the Animals") | 1968 | - | 5.1 (46) |
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74. | Sweet November (1968) | (writer: "Sweet November") | 1968 | - | 6.8 (333) |
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75. | "The Lawrence Welk Show" (1955) | (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 5.9 (115) |
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76. | "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" (1967) | (2 episodes, 1967-1968) | 1968 | - | 8.4 (112) |
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77. | "The Jonathan Winters Show" (1967) | (1 episode, 1967) | 1967 | - | 8.2 (17) |
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78. | Doctor Dolittle (1967) | (writer: "Overture", "My Friend The Doctor", "The Vegetarian", "Talk To The Animals", "At The Crossroads", "I've Never Seen Anything Like It", "Beautiful Things", "When I Look In Your Eyes", "Like Animals", "After Today", "Fabulous Places", "I Think I Like You", "Doctor Dolittle", "My Friend The Doctor (Flight Of The Luna Moth Sequence)") | 1967 | - | 6.0 (2,757) |
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79. | Gunn (1967) | (lyrics: "I Like The Look") | 1967 | - | 6.2 (90) |
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80. | You Only Live Twice (1967) | (lyrics: "You Only Live Twice") | 1967 | $112M | 7.0 (22,568) |
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81. | A Guide for the Married Man (1967) | (lyrics: "A Guide For The Married Man") | 1967 | - | 6.7 (1,092) |
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82. | In Like Flint (1967) | (lyrics: "Your Zowie Face") | 1967 | - | 5.9 (2,039) |
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83. | "The Dean Martin Show" (1965) | (1 episode, 1966) | 1966 | - | 8.4 (138) |
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84. | Penelope (1966) | (lyrics: "Penelope") | 1966 | - | 6.0 (442) |
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85. | "The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show" (1966) | (1 episode, 1966) | 1966 | - | - |
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86. | Goldfinger (1964) | (lyrics: "Goldfinger") | 1964 | $125M | 7.9 (43,732) |
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87. | "The Garry Moore Show" (1958) | (1 episode, 1962) | 1962 | - | 7.3 (30) |
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88. | We Joined the Navy (1962) | (writer: "Take It From Me") | 1962 | - | 5.0 (24) |
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89. | The Heart of a Man (1959) | (writer: "Love Is...") | 1959 | - | 3.8 (15) |
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90. | Charley Moon (1956) | (writer: "Out Of Town") | 1956 | - | 4.9 (11) |
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1. | Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (2001) (TV) | (book) | 2001 | - | 6.6 (276) |
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2. | Stop the World, I Want to Get Off (1996) (TV) | (writer) | 1996 | - | 6.2 (30) |
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3. | Bullseye! (1990) | (screenplay) (story) | 1990 | - | 4.0 (543) |
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4. | Sunday Lovers (1980) | (segment "An Englishman's Home") | 1980 | - | 5.7 (115) |
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5. | Sammy Stops the World (1978) | (writer) | 1978 | - | 2.9 (6) |
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6. | Scrooge (1970) | (screenplay) | 1970 | - | 7.3 (2,574) |
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7. | Doctor Dolittle (1967) | (screenplay) | 1967 | - | 6.0 (2,757) |
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8. | Stoppt die Welt - Ich möchte aussteigen (1966) (TV) | (play) | 1966 | - | 9.5 (17) |
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9. | Stop the World: I Want to Get Off (1966) | (play) | 1966 | - | 5.3 (52) |
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10. | Stop de wereld (1966) (TV) | (play "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off") | 1966 | - | - |
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11. | Three Hats for Lisa (1965) | (writer) | 1965 | - | 3.6 (30) |
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12. | The Very Edge (1962) | (story) | 1962 | - | 5.9 (12) |
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13. | The Iron Maiden (1962) | (writer) | 1962 | - | 5.8 (83) |
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14. | Bachelor of Hearts (1958) | (writer) | 1958 | - | 5.6 (48) |
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15. | Charley Moon (1956) | (writer) | 1956 | - | 4.9 (11) |
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1. | "Biography" (1987) | music from "Dr. Dolittle" courtesy of (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 8.0 (266) |
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2. | "Doctor Dolittle" (1970) | composer: theme "Talk to the Animals" (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 7.0 (9) |
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3. | Die Pickwickier (1968) (TV) | (lyricist) | 1968 | - | - |
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4. | You Only Live Twice (1967) | (lyrics: title song) | 1967 | $112M | 7.0 (22,568) |
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5. | Goldfinger (1964) | (lyrics: title song) | 1964 | $125M | 7.9 (43,732) |
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1. | Babes in Toyland (1986) (TV) | 1986 | - | 4.9 (1,014) | |
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1. | "The Hollywood Greats" (1977) | Himself (2 episodes, 1978-2005) | 2005 | - | 7.9 (12) |
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2. | "Intimate Portrait" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 7.8 (52) |
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3. | Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball' (1995) (V) | Himself | 1995 | - | 7.3 (71) |
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4. | The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary... The Magic of Music (1989) (TV) | Himself | 1989 | - | - |
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5. | "Today" (1952) | Himself (1 episode, 1967) | 1967 | - | 4.6 (318) |
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1. | Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (2001) (V) | Himself |
Additional Details
Other Works:
With Anthony Newley, he wrote the stage musicals "Stop the World-I Want To Get Off" and "The Roar of the Greasepaint-The Smell of the Crowd". From these two shows came the songs "Typically English", "Gonna Build a Mountain", "Once in a Lifetime", "What Kind of Fool Am I?", "On a Wonderful Day Like Today", and "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)?". moreMessage Boards
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