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Rupert Holmes

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Rupert Holmes was born on February 24, 1947, in Cheshire, England. Soon after, he ventured forth to America (New York) with his British mum and Air Force dad. After graduating from the Manhattan School of Music, Mr. Holmes delved into the art of melodious sound. A successful piano player for both the Cuff Links and the Buoys... See full bio »

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David Goldstein
in Cheshire, England, UK
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2012 Atop the Fourth Wall (TV series)
– Bloodstrike #1 (2012) (performer: "Escape")
 
2011 The Sitter (writer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song" / performer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song")
 
2010 Dinner for Schmucks (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" 1979 / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" 1979)
 
2010 Grown Ups (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song")
 
2009 Fringe (TV series)
– Unleashed (2009) (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" - uncredited / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" - uncredited)
 
2008 Wanted (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song")
 
2006 Veronica Mars (TV series)
– My Big Fat Greek Rush Week (2006) ("Escape The Pina Colada Song")
 
2005 Bewitched (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" 1979 / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" 1979)
 
2004 Las Vegas (TV series)
– The Count of Montecito (2004) (performer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song")
 
2003 Six Feet Under (TV series)
– The Eye Inside (2003) (writer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song")
 
2003 American Splendor (writer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song" 1979 / performer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song" 1979)
 
2002 The Sweetest Thing (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song")
 
2001 ER (TV series)
– Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic (2001) (performer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song" - uncredited)
 
2001 Shrek (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" 1975 / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" 1975)
 
1999-2000 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Bart to the Future (2000) (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song")
– Sunday, Cruddy Sunday (1999) (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" - uncredited)
 
1999 Detroit Rock City (writer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song" / performer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song")
 
1999 The General's Daughter (writer: "Escape The Pina Colada Song")
 
1998 How Stella Got Her Groove Back (writer: "Escape To Jamaica")
 
1998 Dirty Work (writer: "Escape the Piña Colada Song" / performer: "Escape the Piña Colada Song")
 
1996 Mars Attacks! (writer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song" / performer: "Escape The Piña Colada Song")
 
1996 Remember WENN (TV series)
 
1991 Hi Honey, I'm Home (TV series)
 
1987 Jaws: The Revenge (writer: "You Got It All")
 
1984 No Small Affair (performer: "No Small Affair")
 
1980 Pink Lady (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1980) (writer: "Him")
 
1980 The Christmas Raccoons (TV movie) (performer: "Perfect Tree", "Shake the Sun")
 
1976 A Star Is Born (music: "QUEEN BEE", "EVERYTHING" / lyrics: "QUEEN BEE", "EVERYTHING")
 
1972 A.W.O.L. (writer: "Nobody Hears the Sunrise" / performer: "Nobody Hears the Sunrise")
 
1971 The Partridge Family (TV series)
– In 25 Words or Less (1971) (music: "Echo Valley" / lyrics: "Echo Valley")
 
1970 The Animals ("There's So Little Time", Theme from "The Animals")
 
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Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2005 Where the Truth Lies (novel)
 
1996 Remember WENN (TV series)
– Christmas in the Airwaves (1996) (developer / writer)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
1984 No Small Affair
Band Leader at Wedding
 
1980 The Christmas Raccoons (TV movie)
Dan the Forest Ranger (voice)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2002 The Sweetest Thing (composer: song "Escape {The Piña Colada Song}")
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1996 Remember WENN (TV series) (co-producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
1999 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– One Hit Wonders (1999) … Himself
 
1992 Blockbusters (TV series)
Himself - Previous Winner Catch Up
– Chris Goddard vs Nigel Harrison and Philip Tranter (1992) … Himself - Previous Winner Catch Up
 
1982 The Marti Caine Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.3 (1982) … Himself
 
1981 Tomorrow Coast to Coast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 November 1981 (1981) … Himself
 
1980-1981 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #24.16 (1981) … Himself
– Episode #23.10 (1980) … Himself
 
1980 A Tribute to the Jukebox Award Winners (TV movie)
Himself
 
1980 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #8.13 (1980) … Himself - Guest
 
1980 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.82 (1980) … Himself
 
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Personal Details

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Wrote the musical, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", based on Charles Dickens' final, unfinished novel. It won multiple Tony Awards in 1986, including best musical and best score. See more »
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I think writing for a world one has invented can be infinitely more interesting than writing for the world we've all inherited. See more »

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Wrote and performed the hit song, "Escape/ The Pina Coloda Song." See more »

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