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Michael Kamen

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Michael Kamen

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  • Born
    April 15, 1948 · New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    November 18, 2003 · London, England, UK (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    Michael Arnold Kamen

Biography

    • Michael Kamen was born on April 15, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Don Juan DeMarco (1994) and Lethal Weapon (1987). He was married to Sandra Keenan. He died on November 18, 2003 in London, England, UK.

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  • Spouse
      Sandra Keenan(? - November 18, 2003) (his death, 2 children)
  • Relatives
      Shana Kaplan(Cousin)

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  • Credited on the X-Men (2000) soundtrack as Michael K-Men.
  • Co-wrote songs with Bryan Adams.
  • His score for The Dead Zone (1983) is an adaptation of, and variation on, a theme from the second movement of the Symphony Nr. 2 in D of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957).
  • Founded the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation http://www.mhopus.org which supports music education and its benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to under-served schools, community music programs and individual students throughout the United States.
  • Educated at Juilliard School, New York. Studied oboe.

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