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Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

Sound·1953·35 films

Daniel Robert Elfman (born May 29, 1953) is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall.

As Actor

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)Oompa Loompa (voice) (uncredited)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride (2005)Bonejangles (voice)
Annie Hall
Annie Hall (1977)Lacey Party Guest (uncredited)
The Gift
The Gift (2000)Tommy Lee Ballard
Back to School
Back to School (1986)Oingo Boingo Band Member
78/52
78/52 (2017)Self
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017)Self
Forbidden Zone
Forbidden Zone (1982)Satan
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)Self
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000)Self
Urgh! A Music War
Urgh! A Music War (1981)Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)Self
Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton (2015)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition (1994)Self
Psycho Path
Psycho Path (1999)Self - Arranger
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984)Self
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992)Self
Oingo Boingo: Farewell (Live from the Universal Amphitheatre)
Oingo Boingo: Farewell (Live from the Universal Amphitheatre) (1996)Self
Hot Tomorrows
Hot Tomorrows (1977)Singer
DemiUrge Emesis
DemiUrge Emesis (2010)Narrator (voice)
Oingo Boingo: Live at the Ritz
Oingo Boingo: Live at the Ritz (1985)Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989)Himself, Waiter
A Danny Elfman Christmas Story
A Danny Elfman Christmas Story (2025)Narrator
Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space
Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space (2002)Self
Oingo Boingo: Halloween '87
Oingo Boingo: Halloween '87 (1987)Himself
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight (2008)Self
Tim Burton: Life in the Line
Tim Burton: Life in the Line (2024)Self
The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993)Self - Composer
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man' (2004)Self
Proud Iza
Proud Iza (2008)Narrator
Fantasporto – Carnaval no Porto
Fantasporto – Carnaval no Porto (2000)
Hollywood in Vienna 2017 - Fairytales
Hollywood in Vienna 2017 - Fairytales (2017)Self
A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton
A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton (2011)
Oingo Boingo: 1983 US Festival
Oingo Boingo: 1983 US Festival (2011)

As Writer