Portrait of Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

Bio: Daniel Elfman is a composer. Elfman is famous for creating The Simpsons main title theme as well as the Batman theme, and his role as Jack Skellington's singing voice in The Nightmare Before Christmas
Born: Fri, May 29 1953
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Danny Elfman is 71 years old
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Poster of Khodzha Nasreddin
Khodzha Nasreddin
Danny Elfman will be
71 in Khodzha Nasreddin
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 24 2025
Poster of Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands
Danny Elfman was
71 in Edward Scissorhands
as 'Music'.
Wed, Sep 25 2024
Poster of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Danny Elfman was
71 in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 04 2024
Poster of May the 12th Be with You
May the 12th Be with You
Danny Elfman was
70 in May the 12th Be with You
as 'Music'.
Thu, May 09 2024
Poster of Bloody Bridget
Bloody Bridget
Danny Elfman was
69 in Bloody Bridget
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 22 2023
Poster of White Noise
White Noise
Danny Elfman was
69 in White Noise
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 25 2022
Poster of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Danny Elfman was
68 in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 04 2022
Poster of The Woman in the Window
The Woman in the Window
Danny Elfman was
67 in The Woman in the Window
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, May 13 2021
Poster of Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Danny Elfman was
67 in Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 30 2021
Poster of Dolittle
Dolittle
Danny Elfman was
66 in Dolittle
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of Men in Black: International
Men in Black: International
Danny Elfman was
66 in Men in Black: International
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 12 2019
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
Danny Elfman was
65 in Dumbo
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 27 2019
Poster of The Grinch
The Grinch
Danny Elfman was
65 in The Grinch
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 08 2018
Poster of Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Danny Elfman was
64 in Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Apr 04 2018
Poster of Fifty Shades Freed
Fifty Shades Freed
Danny Elfman was
64 in Fifty Shades Freed
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jan 17 2018
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Danny Elfman was
64 in Justice League
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 15 2017
Poster of Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever
Danny Elfman was
64 in Tulip Fever
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jul 13 2017
Poster of The Circle
The Circle
Danny Elfman was
63 in The Circle
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 27 2017
Poster of Fifty Shades Darker
Fifty Shades Darker
Danny Elfman was
63 in Fifty Shades Darker
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 08 2017
Poster of The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Danny Elfman was
63 in The Girl on the Train
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 05 2016
Poster of Vengadores Chiflados: La Era de Pultrón
Vengadores Chiflados: La Era de Pultrón
Danny Elfman was
63 in Vengadores Chiflados: La Era de Pultrón
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 24 2016
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Danny Elfman was
62 in Alice Through the Looking Glass
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 25 2016
Poster of Before I Wake
Before I Wake
Danny Elfman was
62 in Before I Wake
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 07 2016
Poster of Goosebumps
Goosebumps
Danny Elfman was
62 in Goosebumps
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Aug 05 2015
Poster of The End of the Tour
The End of the Tour
Danny Elfman was
62 in The End of the Tour
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Danny Elfman was
61 in Avengers: Age of Ultron
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey
Danny Elfman was
61 in Fifty Shades of Grey
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 11 2015
Poster of Big Eyes
Big Eyes
Danny Elfman was
61 in Big Eyes
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 24 2014
Poster of Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Danny Elfman was
60 in Mr. Peabody & Sherman
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 07 2014
Poster of American Hustle
American Hustle
Danny Elfman was
60 in American Hustle
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 03 2013
Poster of The Unknown Known
The Unknown Known
Danny Elfman was
60 in The Unknown Known
as 'Music'.
Thu, Aug 29 2013
Poster of Epic
Epic
Danny Elfman was
59 in Epic
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 15 2013
Poster of Oz the Great and Powerful
Oz the Great and Powerful
Danny Elfman was
59 in Oz the Great and Powerful
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Mar 07 2013
Poster of Cirque du Soleil: IRIS
Cirque du Soleil: IRIS
Danny Elfman was
59 in Cirque du Soleil: IRIS
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 19 2013
Poster of Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers
Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers
Danny Elfman was
59 in Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Jan 06 2013
Poster of Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Danny Elfman was
59 in Hitchcock
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 22 2012
Poster of Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook
Danny Elfman was
59 in Silver Linings Playbook
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 16 2012
Poster of Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
Danny Elfman was
59 in Frankenweenie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 04 2012
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Danny Elfman was
59 in Promised Land
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Sep 23 2012
Poster of Men in Black 3
Men in Black 3
Danny Elfman was
58 in Men in Black 3
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 23 2012
Poster of Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Danny Elfman was
58 in Dark Shadows
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 09 2012
Poster of Real Steel
Real Steel
Danny Elfman was
58 in Real Steel
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 28 2011
Poster of Restless
Restless
Danny Elfman was
58 in Restless
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 16 2011
Poster of A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton
A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton
Danny Elfman was
57 in A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 13 2011
Poster of The Next Three Days
The Next Three Days
Danny Elfman was
57 in The Next Three Days
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 18 2010
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Danny Elfman was
56 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 03 2010
Poster of The Wolfman
The Wolfman
Danny Elfman was
56 in The Wolfman
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 10 2010
Poster of Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
Danny Elfman was
56 in Do Not Disturb
as 'Music'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock
Danny Elfman was
56 in Taking Woodstock
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Aug 26 2009
Poster of 9
9
Danny Elfman was
56 in 9
as 'Songs'.
Wed, Aug 19 2009
Poster of Terminator Salvation
Terminator Salvation
Danny Elfman was
55 in Terminator Salvation
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 20 2009
Poster of Notorious
Notorious
Danny Elfman was
55 in Notorious
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of Milk
Milk
Danny Elfman was
55 in Milk
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 05 2008
Poster of Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Danny Elfman was
55 in Hellboy II: The Golden Army
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 11 2008
Poster of Wanted
Wanted
Danny Elfman was
55 in Wanted
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of Standard Operating Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure
Danny Elfman was
54 in Standard Operating Procedure
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Feb 12 2008
Poster of Proud Iza
Proud Iza
Danny Elfman was
54 in Proud Iza
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Kingdom
The Kingdom
Danny Elfman was
54 in The Kingdom
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Aug 22 2007
Poster of The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Movie
Danny Elfman was
54 in The Simpsons Movie
as 'Music'.
Wed, Jul 25 2007
Poster of Paranoid Park
Paranoid Park
Danny Elfman was
54 in Paranoid Park
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Jul 12 2007
Poster of Sicko
Sicko
Danny Elfman was
53 in Sicko
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, May 18 2007
Poster of Meet the Robinsons
Meet the Robinsons
Danny Elfman was
53 in Meet the Robinsons
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 23 2007
Poster of Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
Danny Elfman was
53 in Charlotte's Web
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 07 2006
Poster of Nacho Libre
Nacho Libre
Danny Elfman was
53 in Nacho Libre
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 16 2006
Poster of Deep Sea 3D
Deep Sea 3D
Danny Elfman was
52 in Deep Sea 3D
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 03 2006
Poster of Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride
Danny Elfman was
52 in Corpse Bride
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Danny Elfman was
52 in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
Danny Elfman was
51 in Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
as 'Music'.
Tue, Nov 30 2004
Poster of Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2
Danny Elfman was
51 in Spider-Man 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 25 2004
Poster of Big Fish
Big Fish
Danny Elfman was
50 in Big Fish
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 25 2003
Poster of Hulk
Hulk
Danny Elfman was
50 in Hulk
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 19 2003
Poster of Chicago
Chicago
Danny Elfman was
49 in Chicago
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of Red Dragon
Red Dragon
Danny Elfman was
49 in Red Dragon
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Men in Black II
Men in Black II
Danny Elfman was
49 in Men in Black II
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 03 2002
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Danny Elfman was
48 in Spider-Man
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 01 2002
Poster of Novocaine
Novocaine
Danny Elfman was
48 in Novocaine
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 23 2001
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Danny Elfman was
48 in Planet of the Apes
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 25 2001
Poster of Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers
Danny Elfman was
47 in Heartbreakers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Spy Kids
Spy Kids
Danny Elfman was
47 in Spy Kids
as 'Songs, Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of The Family Man
The Family Man
Danny Elfman was
47 in The Family Man
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 12 2000
Poster of Proof of Life
Proof of Life
Danny Elfman was
47 in Proof of Life
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of The World of Stainboy
The World of Stainboy
Danny Elfman was
47 in The World of Stainboy
as 'Music'.
Tue, Sep 26 2000
Poster of Psycho Path
Psycho Path
Danny Elfman was
46 in Psycho Path
as 'Music Producer'.
Thu, Feb 10 2000
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Danny Elfman was
46 in Sleepy Hollow
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Anywhere but Here
Anywhere but Here
Danny Elfman was
46 in Anywhere but Here
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of Instinct
Instinct
Danny Elfman was
46 in Instinct
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Danny Elfman was
45 in A Civil Action
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of A Simple Plan
A Simple Plan
Danny Elfman was
45 in A Simple Plan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of Psycho
Psycho
Danny Elfman was
45 in Psycho
as 'Music Producer'.
Fri, Dec 04 1998
Poster of Modern Vampires
Modern Vampires
Danny Elfman was
45 in Modern Vampires
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Oct 19 1998
Poster of Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
Danny Elfman was
44 in Good Will Hunting
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 05 1997
Poster of Flubber
Flubber
Danny Elfman was
44 in Flubber
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 26 1997
Poster of Men in Black
Men in Black
Danny Elfman was
44 in Men in Black
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 02 1997
Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Danny Elfman was
43 in Mars Attacks!
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures
Danny Elfman was
43 in Extreme Measures
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Freeway
Freeway
Danny Elfman was
43 in Freeway
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Bordello of Blood
Bordello of Blood
Danny Elfman was
43 in Bordello of Blood
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
Danny Elfman was
43 in The Frighteners
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jul 18 1996
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Danny Elfman was
42 in Mission: Impossible
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 22 1996
Poster of Dead Presidents
Dead Presidents
Danny Elfman was
42 in Dead Presidents
as 'Original Music Composer, Music'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of To Die For
To Die For
Danny Elfman was
42 in To Die For
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Dolores Claiborne
Dolores Claiborne
Danny Elfman was
41 in Dolores Claiborne
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 24 1995
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Danny Elfman was
41 in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
as 'Main Title Theme Composer'.
Fri, Jan 13 1995
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Danny Elfman was
41 in Black Beauty
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of Shrunken Heads
Shrunken Heads
Danny Elfman was
40 in Shrunken Heads
as 'Music'.
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Danny Elfman was
40 in The Nightmare Before Christmas
as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Sat, Oct 09 1993
Poster of Sommersby
Sommersby
Danny Elfman was
39 in Sommersby
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 05 1993
Poster of The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
Danny Elfman was
39 in The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
as 'Music'.
Thu, Dec 31 1992
Poster of Batman Returns
Batman Returns
Danny Elfman was
39 in Batman Returns
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 19 1992
Poster of Article 99
Article 99
Danny Elfman was
38 in Article 99
as 'Music'.
Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands
Danny Elfman was
37 in Edward Scissorhands
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Danny Elfman was
37 in The Flash
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Nov 04 1990
Poster of Darkman
Darkman
Danny Elfman was
37 in Darkman
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 24 1990
Poster of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
Danny Elfman was
36 in Dick Tracy
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 05 1990
Poster of Nightbreed
Nightbreed
Danny Elfman was
36 in Nightbreed
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 16 1990
Poster of Batman
Batman
Danny Elfman was
36 in Batman
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 21 1989
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
Danny Elfman was
35 in Scrooged
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Face Like a Frog
Face Like a Frog
Danny Elfman was
35 in Face Like a Frog
as 'Music'.
Thu, Oct 20 1988
Poster of Hot to Trot
Hot to Trot
Danny Elfman was
35 in Hot to Trot
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 26 1988
Poster of Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee
Danny Elfman was
35 in Big Top Pee-wee
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Midnight Run
Midnight Run
Danny Elfman was
35 in Midnight Run
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 20 1988
Poster of Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
Danny Elfman was
34 in Beetlejuice
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 30 1988
Poster of Summer School
Summer School
Danny Elfman was
34 in Summer School
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 22 1987
Poster of Wisdom
Wisdom
Danny Elfman was
33 in Wisdom
as 'Music'.
Wed, Dec 31 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Danny Elfman was
33 in Amazing Stories
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jul 10 1986
Poster of Back to School
Back to School
Danny Elfman was
33 in Back to School
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Danny Elfman was
32 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 26 1985
Poster of Forbidden Zone
Forbidden Zone
Danny Elfman was
26 in Forbidden Zone
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of The Simpsons: Christmas 2
The Simpsons: Christmas 2
Danny Elfman will be
71+ in The Simpsons: Christmas 2
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
Unreleased
Poster of Dracula: A Love Tale
Dracula: A Love Tale
Danny Elfman will be
71+ in Dracula: A Love Tale
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Wednesday
Wednesday
Danny Elfman was
69+ in Wednesday
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 23 2022
Poster of When We Rise
When We Rise
Danny Elfman was
63+ in When We Rise
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of The World of Stainboy
The World of Stainboy
Danny Elfman was
47+ in The World of Stainboy
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2000
Poster of Perversions of Science
Perversions of Science
Danny Elfman was
44+ in Perversions of Science
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Danny Elfman was
39+ in Batman: The Animated Series
as 'Main Title Theme Composer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Danny Elfman was
36+ in The Simpsons
as 'Main Title Theme Composer, Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Danny Elfman was
36+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton
Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton
Danny Elfman was
36+ in Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Danny Elfman was
32+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Danny Elfman was
32+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985