Marc Shaiman

Personal Info

Birthday

October 22, 1959

(65 years old)

Place of Birth

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Marc Shaiman

Biography

Marc Shaiman (/ˈʃeɪmən/ SHAY-mən; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman, actor Billy Crystal, and director Rob Reiner. Shaiman has received numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. He has also received seven Academy Award nominations. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marc Shaiman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Addams Family

Difficult People

Smash

Hot Shots!

Gossip Girl

Hairspray

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Down with Love

Filmography

2022
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
as Self - Songwriter / Song Producer
2021
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as Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
2020
Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway
as Performer
2018
Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic
as Self
2014
BBC Imagine: The Divine Miss M
as Self
2013
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
as Self
2009
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
as Self
2008
Prop 8: The Musical
as Piano Player
2007
Hairspray
as Talent Agent
2003
Down with Love
as Pianist
2002
The Sweatbox
as Self
2001
How Harry Met Sally…
as Self
1999
Get Bruce!
as Self
1994
North
as Piano Player
1993
Heart and Souls
as Piano Accompanist
1992
Mr. Saturday Night
as Lucky Zindberg
1991
The Addams Family
as Conductor
Hot Shots!
as Piano Player
Scenes from a Mall
as Pianist
1987
Broadcast News
as News Theme Writer