Daniel Elfman is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Elfman is best known for his work scoring films and television shows, in particular his frequent collaborations with director Tim Burton, and for being the lead singer and songwriter for the band Oingo Boingo from 1974 to 1995.
In 1976, Elfman entered the film industry as an actor. In 1980, he scored his first film, Forbidden Zone, directed by his older brother Richard Elfman.
Among his honours are four Academy Award nominations, a Grammy for Batman, an Emmy for Desperate Housewives,, six Saturn Awards for Best Music, the 2002 Richard Kirk Award, and the Disney Legend Award.
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