Marc Shaiman
Biography
Marc Shaiman is an American composer, lyricist, arranger, and actor born on October 22, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey. Known for his work in film, television, and theatre, he has established a career with 92 known credits in the industry. Shaiman is recognized for his collaborations with Scott Wittman, Billy Crystal, and Rob Reiner. His professional history includes working with various artists such as Peter Allen, Eric Clapton, Lauryn Hill, Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, and Barbra Streisand. He is noted for his contributions to projects including South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Misery, and Hot Shots!. Throughout his career, he has received two Grammy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, one Tony Award, and seven Academy Award nominations.
Career overview
Marc Shaiman is an American composer, lyricist, arranger, and actor who has worked extensively in film, television, and theatre. Born on October 22, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, he has established a career with 92 known credits in the entertainment industry. He is recognized for his contributions to various projects, including the films Misery, Hot Shots!, and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
Throughout his career, Shaiman has collaborated with a wide range of artists. His professional associations include working with performers such as Peter Allen, Eric Clapton, Lauryn Hill, Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, and Barbra Streisand. His work as a composer and lyricist is noted for its breadth across multiple mediums.
Shaiman has received significant industry recognition for his creative output. His accolades include two Grammy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. Additionally, he has earned seven Academy Award nominations for his work. He is known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman, actor Billy Crystal, and director Rob Reiner.
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Full Filmography
138 titles- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) Original Music Composer
- Bros (2022) Original Music Composer
- Monster High: The Movie (2022) Producer
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022) as Self - Songwriter / Song Producer
- Gossip Girl (2021) as Pianist
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) as Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Bombshell in Concert (2020) Original Music Composer
- Bombshell in Concert (2020) Writer
- Bombshell in Concert (2020) Orchestrator
- Bombshell in Concert (2020) Lyricist
- Bombshell in Concert (2020) Music
- Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway (2020) as Performer
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Songs
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Original Music Composer
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Lyricist
- Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic (2018) as Self
- The Star (2017) Songs
- LBJ (2017) Original Music Composer
- Hairspray Live! (2016) Associate Producer
- Hairspray Live! (2016) Orchestrator
- Hairspray Live! (2016) Musical
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Difficult People (2015) as Marc Shaiman
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- And So It Goes (2014) Original Music Composer
- BBC Imagine: The Divine Miss M (2014) as Self
- The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2013) as Self
- Smash (2012) as Pianist
- Smash (2012) as Marc Shaiman
- Smash (2012) Executive Producer
- The Magic of Belle Isle (2012) Original Music Composer
- Parental Guidance (2012) Original Music Composer
- Flipped (2010) Original Music Composer
- Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition (2009) as Self
- Prop 8: The Musical (2008) as Piano Player
- Prop 8: The Musical (2008) Idea
- Prop 8: The Musical (2008) Original Music Composer
- Prop 8: The Musical (2008) Producer
- Prop 8: The Musical (2008) Writer
- Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008) as Self
- The Bucket List (2007) Original Music Composer
- Hairspray (2007) as Talent Agent
- Hairspray (2007) Songs
- Hairspray (2007) Lyricist
- Hairspray (2007) Original Music Composer
- Hairspray (2007) Executive Producer
- 'Hairspray' Extentions (2007) as Self
- You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray" (2007) as Self
- Hairspray: Inside the Recording Booth (2007) as Self
- The Roots of 'Hairspray' (2007) as Self
- Hairspray: Playing Tracy (2007) as Self
- Rumor Has It... (2005) Original Music Composer
- Team America: World Police (2004) Songs
- Down with Love (2003) as Pianist
- Down with Love (2003) Original Music Composer
- Alex & Emma (2003) Original Music Composer
- Marci X (2003) Songs
- The Sweatbox (2002) as Self
- One Night at McCool's (2001) Original Music Composer
- Get Over It (2001) Songs
- 61* (2001) Original Music Composer
- How Harry Met Sally… (2001) as Self
- How Harry Met Sally… (2001) Music
- The Kid (2000) Original Music Composer
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Original Music Composer
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Lyricist
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Additional Music
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Songs
- The Story of Us (1999) Original Music Composer
- Get Bruce! (1999) as Self
- The Out-of-Towners (1999) Original Music Composer
- Jackie's Back! (1999) Original Music Composer
- Jackie's Back! (1999) Songs
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) Music
- Patch Adams (1998) Original Music Composer
- Simon Birch (1998) Original Music Composer
- My Giant (1998) Original Music Composer
- South Park (1997)
- The View (1997) as Self
- George of the Jungle (1997) Original Music Composer
- In & Out (1997) Original Music Composer
- The First Wives Club (1996) Music Supervisor
- The First Wives Club (1996) Original Music Composer
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) Original Music Composer
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) Music Producer
- Bogus (1996) Original Music Composer
- Bogus (1996) Music Producer
- Mother (1996) Original Music Composer
- The American President (1995) Original Music Composer
- Stuart Saves His Family (1995) Original Music Composer
- Forget Paris (1995) Original Music Composer
- Forget Paris (1995) Music Supervisor
- North (1994) as Piano Player
- North (1994) Original Music Composer
- Speechless (1994) Original Music Composer
- City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) Original Music Composer
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Addams Family Values (1993) Original Music Composer
- Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Original Music Composer
- Heart and Souls (1993) as Piano Accompanist
- Heart and Souls (1993) Original Music Composer
- A Few Good Men (1992) Original Music Composer
- Sister Act (1992) Original Music Composer
- Mr. Saturday Night (1992) as Lucky Zindberg
- Mr. Saturday Night (1992) Original Music Composer
- Hot Shots! (1991) as Piano Player
- The Addams Family (1991) as Conductor
- The Addams Family (1991) Original Music Composer
- City Slickers (1991) Original Music Composer
- Scenes from a Mall (1991) as Pianist
- Scenes from a Mall (1991) Original Music Composer
- Misery (1990) Original Music Composer
- When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Original Music Composer
- When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Music Arranger
- When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Orchestrator
- I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) Original Music Composer
- I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) Songs
- Broadcast News (1987) as News Theme Writer
- The Sound Of Muzak (1986) Orchestrator
- Comedienne (1984) Musician
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Heart Tartare pianist (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Courtroom spectator (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Skip St. Thomas (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Spectator (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Band Member (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Paul Williams (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self / Skip St. Thomas (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Pianist (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) Music Arranger
- Tony Awards (1956) Lyricist
- The Oscars (1953) Writer
- Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marc Shaiman best known for?
Marc Shaiman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bros (2022), Monster High: The Movie (2022), Gossip Girl (2021), tick, tick... BOOM! (2021).
When and where was Marc Shaiman born?
Marc Shaiman was born on October 22, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, USA .
How many credits does Marc Shaiman have?
Marc Shaiman has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2023.
What is Marc Shaiman's background in cinema and television?
Marc Shaiman is an American composer, lyricist, arranger, and actor born on October 22, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey. Known for his work in film, television, and theatre, he has established a career with 92 known credits in the industry. Shaiman is recognized for his collaborations with Scott Wittman, Billy Crystal, and...
Marc Shaiman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- South Park (1997) — aged about 37
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) as Aspiring Composers and Lyricists — aged about 61
- Gossip Girl (2021) as Pianist — aged about 61
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 33
- The Addams Family (1991) as Conductor — aged about 31
- Heart and Souls (1993) as Piano Accompanist — aged about 33
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