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Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (1985) -- Starring the cast of TV's Sesame Street. Oscar, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster plus other members of the Sesame Street family join Big Bird in a cross-country adveture...
Casual Sex? (1988) -- Two women friends, with quite different sexual histories, try visiting a health resort to look for a man to settle down with.

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Date of Birth:
3 January 1943, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA more
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Trivia:
A former child star. more
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations more
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Filmography

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Composer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Broken Trail" (2006) 2006 - 7.8 (2,008)
- 2. The Company (2003)   2003 - 6.2 (3,445)
AKAs:
  • The Company - Das Ensemble (Germany)
- 3. The Adventures of Ociee Nash (2003) 2003 - 4.8 (161)
- 4. "Stuart Little" (2003)   (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 4.2 (68)
1 TV episode:
- 5. Charms for the Easy Life (2002) (TV) 2002 - 6.3 (247)
- 6. Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story (2002) (TV) 2002 - 7.0 (95)
- 7. Monday Night Mayhem (2002) (TV) 2002 - 6.6 (520)
- 8. "Harold and the Purple Crayon" (2002) (unknown episodes) 2002 - 6.7 (24)
- 9. Call Me Claus (2001) (TV) 2001 - 5.0 (514)
- 10. In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) (TV)   2001 - 6.7 (816)
AKAs:
  • En el tiempo de las mariposas
- 11. The Ponder Heart (2001) (TV) 2001 - 5.9 (69)
- 12. Harlan County War (2000) (TV) 2000 - 6.2 (306)
- 13. Border Line (1999) (TV) 1999 - 4.9 (103)
- 14. A Chance of Snow (1998) (TV) 1998 - 6.0 (101)
- 15. Shadrach (1998) 1998 - 6.4 (625)
- 16. Oliver Twist (1997) (TV) 1997 - 6.2 (822)
- 17. Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997) (TV) 1997 - 6.7 (173)
- 18. Private Parts (1997)   1997 $54M 6.6 (16,898)
AKAs:
  • Howard Stern's Private Parts
- 19. Polar Bears: Arctic Terror (1997) (TV) 1997 - -
- 20. The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) (TV) 1996 - 6.3 (82)
- 21. Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) 1996 - 7.4 (1,913)
- 22. Wild Bill (1995) 1995 - 5.8 (2,104)
- 23. "The Marshal" (1995) (unknown episodes) 1995 - 7.8 (40)
- 24. One Christmas (1994) (TV)   1994 - 5.6 (149)
AKAs:
  • Truman Capote's One Christmas (USA: complete title)
- 25. Next Door (1994) (TV) 1994 - 5.5 (339)
- 26. Out on a Limb (1992) 1992 - 4.7 (763)
- 27. The Two Jakes (1990) 1990 - 6.0 (4,244)
- 28. Rented Lips (1988) 1988 - 3.6 (137)
- 29. Casual Sex? (1988) 1988 - 4.5 (1,783)
- 30. Christmas Special (1988) (TV)   1988 - 8.2 (226)
AKAs:
  • Christmas at Pee Wee's Playhouse (USA: alternative title)
  • Pee-Wee Herman's Christmas Special (USA: complete title)
  • Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (USA: video title)
- 31. Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait (1987) (TV) 1987 - -
- 32. Club Paradise (1986) 1986 - 4.3 (2,562)
- 33. Chesapeake Borne (1986) (TV) 1986 - -
- 34. Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (1985)   1985 - 6.3 (1,655)
AKAs:
  • Follow That Bird
- 35. "The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour" (1982)   (5 episodes, 1982) 1982 - 6.4 (8)
5 TV episodes:
- 36. Goin' South (1978) 1978 - 6.2 (2,029)
Actor
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- 1. He Said, She Said (1991) Priest 1991 - 5.4 (3,013)
- 2. "Twin Peaks" (1990)   Jack Racine (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 9.4 (18,306)
1 TV episode:
- 3. The Two Jakes (1990) Francis Hannah 1990 - 6.0 (4,244)
- 4. Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990) (TV) Minister of Merriment 1990 - 6.9 (307)
- 5. Vibes (1988)   Dr. Weiner 1988 - 4.8 (1,514)
AKAs:
  • Vibes: The Secret of the Golden Pyramids (Philippines: English title)
- 6. "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982)   The Musician (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 8.6 (422)
AKAs:
  • Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 7. Popeye (1980) Hoagy - the Piano Player 1980 - 4.8 (10,617)
- 8. Loose Shoes (1980)   Indian #2 1980 - 4.8 (220)
AKAs:
  • Coming Attractions
  • Quackers
- 9. "Brenner" (1959)   Jay Joplin (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.3 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 10. A Gift for Heidi (1958) Peter 1958 - 4.2 (21)
- 11. "The Kaiser Aluminum Hour" (1956)   Bobby / Boy (2 episodes, 1956-1957) 1957 - 6.5 (5)
2 TV episodes:
- 12. "General Electric Theater" (1953)   Horace (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 8.1 (72)
AKAs:
  • G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
  • G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 13. "Star Tonight" (1955)   (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 6.9 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 14. The Swan (1956) George 1956 - 6.3 (817)
- 15. "The Alcoa Hour" (1955)   Ted (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 6.4 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 16. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1947)   (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 8.2 (28)
AKAs:
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (USA: new title)
  • Kraft Theatre (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 17. "Windows" (1955)   (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - -
1 TV episode:
- 18. "Studio One" (1948)   Eddie Stone / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1954-1955) 1955 - 8.5 (51)
AKAs:
  • Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
  • Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
  • Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
3 TV episodes:
- 19. "The Elgin Hour" (1954)   Richie Dane (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 5.9 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 20. "Campbell Playhouse" (1952)   (2 episodes, 1954) 1954 - 4.9 (5)
AKAs:
  • Campbell Soundstage (USA: new title)
  • Campbell Summer Soundstage (USA: new title)
2 TV episodes:
- 21. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1953)   Elisha (1 episode, 1954) 1954 - -
AKAs:
  • Ponds Theater (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 22. "Goodyear Television Playhouse" (1951)   (1 episode, 1954) 1954 - 7.4 (12)
AKAs:
  • Goodyear Playhouse (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 23. "Bonino" (1953) Andrew Bonino 1953 - -
Soundtrack
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- 1. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) (writer: "Heroes and Villains") 2009 - 7.6 (958)
- 2. "Jonathan Meades: Off-Kilter" (2009)   (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
  • Episode #1.1 (2009) (writer: "She's Goin' Bald" (uncredited))
- 3. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)   (writer: "Black Sheep") 2007 $19.6M 6.8 (25,197)
AKAs:
  • Walk Hard (USA: short title)
  • Walk Hard: American Cox, the Unbearably Long, Self-Indulgent Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
- 4. Arctic Tale (2007) (writer: "Live Let Live") 2007 - 6.8 (954)
- 5. The Departed (2006) (writer: "Sail On, Sailor") 2006 $289M 8.5 (229,858)
- 6. The Company (2003)   (music: "The Blue Snake") 2003 - 6.2 (3,445)
AKAs:
  • The Company - Das Ensemble (Germany)
- 7. Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) (writer: "Heroes and Villains") 2003 - 7.2 (796)
- 8. Beach Boys Good Timin' (2003) (V) (writer: "Heroes and Villains") 2003 - 8.3 (25)
- 9. Private Parts (1997)   (arranger: "Mama Look-A Boo Boo") 1997 $54M 6.6 (16,898)
AKAs:
  • Howard Stern's Private Parts
- 10. "J'accuse" (1995)   (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - -
1 TV episode:
- 11. Heathers (1988) (arranger: "Que Sera, Sera") 1988 - 7.3 (23,224)
- 12. Tapeheads (1988) (writer: "Do The Limbo") 1988 - 5.7 (1,910)
- 13. The Brave Little Toaster (1987) ("City of Light", "B-Movie Show", "Cutting Edge", "Worthless") 1987 - 7.2 (4,480)
Music Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. My Dog Skip (2000) (composer: additional music) 2000 - 6.9 (8,492)
- 2. Wild Bill (1995) (music arranger: songs) 1995 - 5.8 (2,104)
- 3. The Brave Little Toaster (1987) (original songs) 1987 - 7.2 (4,480)
- 4. "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982)   musical director (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 8.6 (422)
AKAs:
  • Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 5. Popeye (1980) (conductor: songs) (songs arranger) 1980 - 4.8 (10,617)
Miscellaneous Crew
 Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. John Wilson's Mini-Musicals (1981) (V)   (coordinator) (segment "Big Yellow Taxi") 1981 - -
AKAs:
  • Fantastic All-Electric Music Movie (USA: reissue title)
- 2. Big Yellow Taxi (1971) (coordinator) 1971 - -
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music (2007) Himself 2007 - 6.9 (22)
- 2. Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2006) Himself 2006 - 6.9 (115)
- 3. Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of 'Smile' (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 7.8 (142)
- 4. Songs in Shadow: The Making of Carly Simon's 'Film Noir' (1997) (V) Musical Director 1997 - 7.1 (5)
- 5. Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball (1988) Himself 1988 - 9.0 (6)
- 6. The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) Himself 1985 - 6.9 (125)
- 7. "The Midnight Special" (1972)   Himself (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 7.5 (54)
1 TV episode:
- 8. The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) (TV) Himself 1976 - 9.0 (8)
- 9. Love It or Leave It (1971) Himself/Songwriter 1971 - -

Additional Details

Other Works:
Albums: Song Cycle Discover America Clang of the Yankee Reaper Jump! Tokyo Rose Orange Crate Art (w/ Brian Wilson) more
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