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To Die For (1995) -- Little Hope, New Hampshire, is the center of a media whirlwind involving lovely local weather girl Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) and murder most foul. She's prepared to bump off anyone who stands in her way.
Milk (2008) -- Clip: Harvey Introduces Anne Kronenberg
Terminator Salvation (2009) -- SCI FI Wire talks to the cast and crew of "Terminator Salvation" on the Red Carpet.
Terminator Salvation (2009) -- Four minute trailer
Big Fish (2003) -- A son tries to get to know his dying father. Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup all take a wild ride through an old man’s imagination with the help of Tim Burton.

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Contact:
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Mini Biography:
As Danny Elfman was growing up in the Los Angeles area, he was largely... more
Trivia:
Often composes scores for Tim Burton's films more
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 37 wins & 35 nominations more
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Two New Editors for Universal's Wolf Man
 (From Cinema Blend. 18 November 2009, 10:34 AM, PST)

French Wolfman poster
 (From JoBlo. 17 November 2009, 12:11 PM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Oingo Boingo | Bloody Elf-Thing | Dan Elfman | Red Wolf Elfman | Red-Wolf Elfman | Scabby Elfthing

Filmography

Music Department:
  1. "Desperate Housewives" (composer: theme music) (51 episodes, 2004-2009) (composer: theme) (20 episodes, 2004-2008) (composer: main title theme) (3 episodes, 2004-2006) (composer: title music) (1 episode, 2006)
        - Careful the Things You Say (2009) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Don't Walk on the Grass (2009) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Everybody Ought to Have a Maid (2009) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues (2009) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover (2009) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (70 more)
  2. "The Simpsons" (composer: theme "The Simpsons") (400 episodes, 1989-2009) (composer: theme music) (4 episodes, 1990-2008) (composer: theme) (1 episode, 1990)
        - Treehouse of Horror XX (2009) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons") (as Scabby Elfthing)
        - The Great Wife Hope (2009) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
        - Bart Gets a 'Z' (2009) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
        - Homer the Whopper (2009) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
        - In the Name of the Grandfather (2009) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
          (400 more)
  3. 9 (2009/I) (composer: music themes)
  4. Lego Batman: The Videogame (2008) (VG) (composer: theme "Batman")
    ... aka Lego Batman (USA: short title)
  5. The Simpsons Movie (2007) (composer: "The Simpsons" theme)
  6. Spider-Man 3 (2007) (composer: themes)
    ... aka Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  7. Meet the Robinsons (2007) (score producer)
    ... aka Beetle (Philippines: English title: review title)
  8. Charlotte's Web (2006) (conductor)
    ... aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany)
  9. Corpse Bride (2005) (score producer)
    ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
  10. No Experience Needed (2005) (composer: stock music: song, "Dead Man's Party")
  11. Spider-Plant Man (2005) (TV) (composer: theme "Spider-Man")
  12. "Point Pleasant" (composer: main title theme) (1 episode, 2005)
        - Pilot (2005) TV episode (composer: main title theme)
  13. Fable (2004) (VG) (composer: theme music)
  14. Cinemaker (2004) (V) (composer: stock music)
  15. The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
  16. Hulk (2003) (score producer)
  17. Chicago (2002) (original score producer)
    ... aka Chicago (Germany)
  18. Red Dragon (2002) (score producer)
    ... aka Roter Drache (Germany)
  19. The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
  20. Novocaine (2001) (composer: theme music)
  21. The Simpsons: Wrestling (2001) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
  22. Heartbreakers (2001) (composer: theme music)
  23. The Family Man (2000) (score producer)
  24. Proof of Life (2000) (music producer)
  25. The World of Stainboy (2000) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka Stainboy (USA: alternative title)
  26. "Dilbert" (composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone") (29 episodes, 1999-2000)
        - Ethics (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone")
        - Company Picnic (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone")
        - The Delivery (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone")
        - Pregnancy (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone")
        - The Virtual Employee (2000) TV episode (composer: theme music "The Dilbert Zone")
          (24 more)

  27. Instinct (1999) (score producer)
  28. A Civil Action (1998) (score producer: Los Angeles)
  29. Psycho (1998) (music adaptor) (music producer) (music supervisor)
  30. Modern Vampires (1998) (TV) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka Revenant (UK: video title)
    ... aka Vamps (Philippines: English title: theatrical title)
  31. SubZero (1998) (V) (composer: main theme from "Batman")
    ... aka Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Subzero (USA: alternative title)
  32. Good Will Hunting (1997) (score producer)
  33. "Perversions of Science" (composer: series theme) (9 episodes, 1997) (composer: theme) (1 episode, 1997)
        - People's Choice (1997) TV episode (composer: series theme)
        - Ultimate Weapon (1997) TV episode (composer: series theme)
        - Snap Ending (1997) TV episode (composer: series theme)
        - Panic (1997) TV episode (composer: series theme)
        - Planely Possible (1997) TV episode (composer: series theme)
          (5 more)
  34. The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
    ... aka Virtual Springfield (short title)
  35. Mars Attacks! (1996) (music score producer)
  36. Extreme Measures (1996) (music producer)
  37. Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996) (V) (composer: themes)
  38. Bordello of Blood (1996) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (USA: complete title)
  39. "Tales from the Crypt" (composer: theme music) (93 episodes, 1989-1996)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - The Third Pig (1996) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Ear Today... Gone Tomorrow (1996) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Confession (1996) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - About Face (1996) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Smoke Wrings (1996) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (88 more)
  40. The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio (1996) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
  41. Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) (rhythm guitar, percussion, vocals, xylophone)
  42. Dead Presidents (1995) (score producer)
  43. Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) (V) (composer: themes)
  44. Dolores Claiborne (1995) (music producer)
  45. Shrunken Heads (1994) (composer: theme music)
  46. "Family Dog" (composer: theme music) (1 episode, 1993)
        - Show Dog (1993) TV episode (composer: theme music)
  47. "Batman" (composer: theme music) (5 episodes, 1992)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
        - Terror in the Sky (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Joker's Favor (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - It's Never Too Late (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Feat of Clay: Part 2 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Feat of Clay: Part 1 (1992) TV episode (composer: theme music)
  48. Army of Darkness (1992) (composer: theme "March of the Dead")
    ... aka Army of Darkness: The Medieval Dead (UK: video title)
    ... aka Army of Darkness: The Ultimate Experience in Medieval Horror (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka Bruce Campbell vs. Army of Darkness (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka The Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness (UK: DVD box title)
  49. Batman Returns (1992) (music producer)
  50. Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1992) (V) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka The Flash 3: Deadly Nightshade (UK)
  51. Pure Luck (1991) (composer: theme music)
  52. "The Flash" (composer: theme music) (17 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - Captain Cold (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Deadly Nightshade (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Fast Forward (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Be My Baby (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Tina, Is That You? (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (12 more)

  53. "Beetlejuice" (1989) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes)
  54. "Sledge Hammer!" (composer: theme music) (41 episodes, 1986-1988) (music supervisor) (6 episodes, 1986)
    ... aka Sledge Hammer: The Early Years (USA: second season title)
        - Here's to You, Mrs. Hammer (1988) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - It Happened What Night? (1988) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Secret of My Excess (1988) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Suppose They Gave a War and Sledge Came? (1988) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Sledge, Rattle 'n' Roll (1988) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (36 more)
  55. Forbidden Zone (1982) (music arranger)
Composer:
  1. Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (2010) (pre-production)
  2. Alice in Wonderland (2010) (post-production)

  3. Taking Woodstock (2009)
  4. Terminator Salvation (2009)
    ... aka T4: Salvation (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Terminator salvation - L'inizio della fine (Italy)
    ... aka Terminator: Die Erlösung (Germany)
  5. Notorious (2009)
  6. Milk (2008/I)
  7. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
    ... aka Hellboy 2 - Die goldene Armee (Germany)
    ... aka Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (Australia)
  8. Wanted (2008)
  9. Standard Operating Procedure (2008)
  10. The Kingdom (2007)
    ... aka Operation: Kingdom (Germany)
  11. "Desperate Housewives" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Liaisons (2007) TV episode
  12. Meet the Robinsons (2007)
    ... aka Beetle (Philippines: English title: review title)
  13. Charlotte's Web (2006)
    ... aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany)
  14. Nacho Libre (2006)
  15. Deep Sea (2006)
    ... aka Deep Sea 3D (USA: promotional title)
  16. Corpse Bride (2005)
    ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
  17. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
    ... aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  18. No Experience Needed (2005)
  19. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
    ... aka Spider-Man 2.1 (USA: recut version)
    ... aka Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  20. Big Fish (2003)
  21. Hulk (2003)
  22. Chicago (2002)
    ... aka Chicago (Germany)
  23. Red Dragon (2002)
    ... aka Roter Drache (Germany)
  24. Men in Black II (2002)
    ... aka MIB 2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka MIIB (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  25. Spider-Man (2002)
  26. Planet of the Apes (2001)
  27. Mazer World (2001)
  28. Spy Kids (2001)
  29. The Family Man (2000)
  30. Proof of Life (2000)

  31. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
    ... aka Sleepy Hollow (Germany)
    ... aka Sleepy Hollow - Köpfe werden rollen (Germany: TV title)
  32. Anywhere But Here (1999)
  33. Instinct (1999)
  34. A Civil Action (1998)
  35. A Simple Plan (1998)
    ... aka Ein einfacher Plan (Germany)
    ... aka Un plan simple (France)
  36. Good Will Hunting (1997)
  37. Flubber (1997)
    ... aka Disney's Flubber: The Absent Minded Professor (promotional title)
  38. Men in Black (1997)
    ... aka MIB (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  39. Mars Attacks! (1996)
  40. Extreme Measures (1996)
  41. The Frighteners (1996)
    ... aka Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
  42. Mission: Impossible (1996)
    ... aka Mission Impossible
  43. Freeway (1996)
  44. Dead Presidents (1995)
  45. To Die For (1995)
  46. Dolores Claiborne (1995)
  47. Black Beauty (1994)
  48. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
    ... aka Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3-D (USA: promotional title)
  49. Sommersby (1993)
    ... aka Sommersby (France)
  50. "Batman" (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
        - The Last Laugh (1992) TV episode
  51. Batman Returns (1992)
  52. Article 99 (1992)
  53. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
  54. Darkman (1990)
  55. Dick Tracy (1990)
  56. Nightbreed (1990)
    ... aka Clive Barker's Nightbreed (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)

  57. Batman (1989)
  58. Scrooged (1988)
  59. Face Like a Frog (1988)
  60. Hot to Trot (1988)
  61. Big Top Pee-wee (1988)
  62. Midnight Run (1988)
  63. Beetle Juice (1988)
  64. Summer School (1987)
  65. "Amazing Stories" (2 episodes, 1985-1987)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Family Dog (1987) TV episode
        - Mummy Daddy (1985) TV episode
  66. Wisdom (1986)
  67. Back to School (1986)
  68. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1 episode, 1986)
        - The Jar (1986) TV episode
  69. Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
  70. Forbidden Zone (1982)
Soundtrack:
  1. Wanted: Weapons of Fate (2009) (VG) (writer: "The Little Things (UNKLE Surrender Sounds Session 13)") (performer: "The Little Things (UNKLE Surrender Sounds Session 13)")
  2. "L'isola dei famosi 6" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 22 September 2008 (2008) TV episode (performer: "Batman Theme")
  3. Wanted (2008) (writer: "The Little Things") (performer: "The Little Things")
  4. The Simpsons Movie (2007) (writer: "The Simpsons Theme")
  5. Sicko (2007) (writer: "Christmas Eve Montage")
  6. Spider-Man 3 (2007) (writer: "Opening Montage", "Backstage", "Romantic Night", "Peter's Phone Call", "Sad Girl", "Peter and Harry", "Peter Saves MJ", "Happy Ending", "Love Theme Reprise")
    ... aka Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  7. Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (2007) (VG) (music: "This Is Halloween")
  8. Meet the Robinsons (2007) (writer: "The Future Has Arrived")
    ... aka Beetle (Philippines: English title: review title)
  9. Charlotte's Web (2006) ("Wilbur's Lullaby")
    ... aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany)
  10. Nacho Libre (2006) (producer: "The Saint", "Ramses", "Nacho in Alley", "Nacho Fight", "Super Nacho", "Satan's Cavemen", "My Life is Good", "Street Brawl", "Gypsy Idea", "Echos of Ramses", "Street Ramses", "Stand Off", "Encarnacion in Kitchen", "Candle Walk", "Nacho's Letter", "Ramses Prepares", "Death March", "Ramses Starts to Win")
  11. The Benchwarmers (2006) (writer: "Fire")
  12. Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) (music: "This Is Halloween")
    ... aka Kingudamu hâtsu II (Japan)
  13. Corpse Bride (2005) (music: "Remains of the Day", "Tears to Shed", "The Wedding Song", "According to Plan") (lyrics: "Remains of the Day", "Tears to Shed", "The Wedding Song", "According to Plan") (performer: "Remains of the Day", "The Wedding Song") (producer: "Remains of the Day", "Tears to Shed", "The Wedding Song", "According to Plan")
    ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
  14. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (music: "Wonka's Welcome Song", "Augustus Gloop", "Violet Beauregarde", "Veruca Salt", "Mike Teavee") (lyrics: "Wonka's Welcome Song") (performer: "Wonka's Welcome Song", "Augustus Gloop", "Violet Beauregarde", "Veruca Salt", "Mike Teavee")
    ... aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  15. "Independent Lens" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) TV episode (writer: "Capitalism")
  16. Sleepover (2004) (writer: "We Close Our Eyes")
  17. Spider-Man 2 (2004) (writer: "The Demonstration", "Runaway Train") (producer: "The Demonstration", "Runaway Train")
    ... aka Spider-Man 2.1 (USA: recut version)
    ... aka Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  18. Big Fish (2003) (writer: "Twice the Love") (producer: "Twice the Love")
  19. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2003) (TV) ("Batman Theme")
  20. "Average Joe" (2003) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Average Joe: The Joes Strike Back (USA: third season title)
  21. Hulk (2003) (writer: "Young Scientists", "Hulk Escapes")
  22. The In-Laws (2003/I) ("Will Hunting (Main Titles)")
    ... aka Ein ungleiches Paar (Germany)
    ... aka Wild Wedding - Ein ungleiches Paar (Germany: DVD title)
  23. Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) (writer: "Little Girls")
    ... aka Pauly Shore Is Dead (Australia)
  24. Spy Kids (2001) (writer: "Floop's Song")
  25. Donnie Darko (2001) (writer: "Stay")
    ... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
  26. Condo Painting (2000) (writer: "Sweet Condo", "Wacky Circus Condo", "Friendly Condo", "Dreamy Condo") (performer: "Sweet Condo", "Wacky Circus Condo", "Friendly Condo", "Dreamy Condo")

  27. Anywhere But Here (1999) (writer: "Strange Wind")
  28. Never Been Kissed (1999) (writer: "The Simpson's Theme")
  29. My Favorite Martian (1999) (writer: "Uncle Martin Theme")
    ... aka My Favourite Martian (Australia)
  30. Home Alone 3 (1997) (writer: "Home Again")
  31. Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV) (writer: "No One Lives Forever")
  32. "The Simpsons" (1 episode, 1996)
        - Homerpalooza (1996) TV episode (writer: "The Simpsons Closing Theme")
  33. Army of Darkness (1992) (writer: "March Of The Dead")
    ... aka Army of Darkness: The Medieval Dead (UK: video title)
    ... aka Army of Darkness: The Ultimate Experience in Medieval Horror (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka Bruce Campbell vs. Army of Darkness (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka The Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness (UK: DVD box title)
  34. "Batman" (1992) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
  35. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) (writer: "WE CLOSE OUR EYES")
  36. Batman Returns (1992) (music: "FACE TO FACE") (producer: "FACE TO FACE")

  37. Ghostbusters II (1989) (writer: "Flesh 'N Blood")
    ... aka Ghostbusters 2 (USA: video box title)
  38. She's Out of Control (1989) (writer: "WINNING SIDE")
  39. Teen Wolf Too (1987) (writer: "WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE TODAY?", "OUTRAGEOUS")
  40. Summer School (1987) (writer: "Happy") (performer: "Happy")
  41. Wisdom (1986) (producer: "Tears Run Down", "Rock Me Baby")
  42. Something Wild (1986) (writer: "Not My Slave")
  43. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) (writer: "No One Lives Forever") (producer: "No One Lives Forever")
    ... aka The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (USA: video box title)
  44. Back to School (1986) (writer: "Dead Man's Party")
  45. Weird Science (1985) (producer: "WEIRD SCIENCE")
  46. Beverly Hills Cop (1984) (writer: "Gratitude") (performer: "Gratitude")
  47. Bachelor Party (1984) (writer: "Something Isn't Right") ("Who Do You Want To Be Today?", "Bachelor Party")
  48. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (writer: "Goodbye, Goodbye")
    ... aka Fast Times (Australia: poster title) (International: English title: informal short title)
    ... aka Fast Times at Ridgemont High (UK: video title)
  49. Forbidden Zone (1982) (music: "Forbidden Zone Theme", "Finale") (lyrics: "Squeezit the Moocher") (performer: "Forbidden Zone Theme", "Squeezit the Moocher")
Actor:
  1. Forbidden Zone 2: The Forbidden Galaxy (2010) (pre-production) (rumored) .... The Devil

  2. Proud Iza (2008) (voice) .... Cat
  3. Corpse Bride (2005) (voice) .... Bonejangles
    ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
  4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (voice) .... Oompa Loompa Vocals
    ... aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  5. The Gift (2000) .... Tommy Lee Ballard

  6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) (voice) .... Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face
    ... aka Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3-D (USA: promotional title)

  7. Back to School (1986) .... Oingo Boingo Band Member
  8. Forbidden Zone (1982) .... Satan

  9. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) (as Dan Elfman) .... Drumming demon
  10. Hot Tomorrows (1977) .... Singer
Producer:
  1. Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) (executive producer)
  2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) (associate producer)
    ... aka Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3-D (USA: promotional title)
Thanks:
  1. Sicko (2007) (special thanks)
  2. Making the Amazing (2004) (V) (special thanks)
    ... aka Making the Amazing: Spider-Man 2 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Making the Amazing: The Making of 'Spider-Man 2' (USA: alternative title)
  3. Donnie Darko (2001) (special thanks)
    ... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)

  4. Eight Days a Week (1997) (great appreciation)
Self:
  1. 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Original Score
  2. Finding Kraftland (2007) .... Himself
  3. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #3.64 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  4. Danny Elfman Interprets 'The Two Worlds' (2006) (V) .... Himself
  5. Inside the Two Worlds of 'The Corpse Bride' (2006) (V) (voice) (uncredited) .... Bonejangles
  6. Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn (2005) (V) .... Himself
  7. Becoming Oompa-Loompa (2005) (V) .... Himself
  8. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  9. Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Nocturnal Overtures (2005) (V) .... Himself
  10. Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Inside the Elfman Studio: The Music of Batman Returns (2005) (V) .... Himself
  11. Making the Amazing (2004) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Making the Amazing: Spider-Man 2 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Making the Amazing: The Making of 'Spider-Man 2' (USA: alternative title)
  12. A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' (2004) (V) .... Himself
  13. "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Shootout (USA: new title)
        - Episode #1.20 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  14. Super Secret Movie Rules: Slashers (2004) (TV) .... Himself (Composer)
    ... aka SSMR: Slashers (USA: short title)
  15. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  16. The Score (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  17. The Making of 'Hulk' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  18. Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space (2002) (V) .... Himself
  19. "Music Behind the Scenes" (2001) TV mini-series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  20. The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (2000) (V) .... Himself - Composer/Lyricist
  21. Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000) (V) .... Himself

  22. 'Psycho' Path (1999) (V) .... Himself
  23. The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) (V) .... Himself
  24. Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) .... Himself (singer-stuff)
  25. Der Klang der Bilder (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  26. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition (1994) (TV) .... Interview
  27. "Showbiz Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Episode dated 8 November 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  28. The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992) .... Himself
  29. In the Director's Chair: The Man Who Invented Edward Scissorhands (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  30. Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) (V) .... Himself (Vocalist/Rhythm Gutiarist/etc)/Various
  31. Urgh! A Music War (1981) (as Oingo Boingo) .... Himself

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Danny continues as composer and lead singer of his eclectic rock band, known as Oingo Boingo. The group has released 11 albums as of 1994's recording (titled simply "Boingo"). The band retired after its farewell tour around Halloween 1995. more
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