Danny Elfman

Music Department:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. "The Simpsons" (composer: theme "The Simpsons") (391 episodes, 1989-2007) (composer: theme music) (3 episodes, 1990-2008) (composer: theme) (1 episode, 1990)
       - Papa Don't Leech (2008) TV episode (composer: theme music)
       - Smoke on the Daughter (2008) TV episode (composer: theme music)
       - Rome-old and Juli-eh (2007) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
       - Yokel Chords (2007) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
       - Springfield Up (2007) TV episode (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
         (390 more)
2. "Desperate Housewives" (composer: theme music) (30 episodes, 2004-2007) (composer: theme) (16 episodes, 2005-2007) (composer: main title theme) (3 episodes, 2004-2006) (composer: title music) (1 episode, 2006)
       - Something's Coming (2007) TV episode (composer: theme music)
       - Distant Past (2007) TV episode (composer: theme music)
       - You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover (2007) TV episode (composer: theme music)
       - Now I Know, Don't Be Scared (2007) TV episode (composer: theme music)
       - Art Isn't Easy (2007) TV episode (composer: theme music)
         (45 more)
3. The Simpsons Movie (2007) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
4. Spider-Man 3 (2007) (composer: themes)
   ... aka Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
5. Meet the Robinsons (2007) (score producer)
   ... aka Beetle (Philippines: English title: review title)
6. Charlotte's Web (2006) (conductor)
   ... aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany)
7. Corpse Bride (2005) (score producer)
   ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
8. Spider-Plant Man (2005) (TV) (composer: theme "Spider-Man")
9. "Point Pleasant" (2005) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes)
10. Fable (2004) (VG) (composer: theme music)
11. The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
12. Hulk (2003) (score producer)
13. Chicago (2002) (original score producer)
    ... aka Chicago (Germany)
14. Red Dragon (2002) (score producer)
    ... aka Roter Drache (Germany)
15. The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
16. Novocaine (2001) (composer: theme music)
17. The Simpsons: Wrestling (2001) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
18. Heartbreakers (2001) (composer: theme music)
19. The Family Man (2000) (score producer)
20. Proof of Life (2000) (music producer)
21. The World of Stainboy (2000) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka Stainboy (USA)
22. "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)
    
    
23. Instinct (1999) (score producer)
24. My Favorite Martian (1999) (composer: theme "Uncle Martin Theme")
    ... aka My Favourite Martian (Australia)
25. A Civil Action (1998) (score producer: Los Angeles)
26. Psycho (1998) (music adaptor) (music producer) (music supervisor)
27. Modern Vampires (1998) (TV) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka Revenant (UK: video title)
    ... aka Vamps (Philippines: English title: theatrical title)
28. SubZero (1998) (V) (composer: main theme from "Batman")
    ... aka Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Subzero (USA)
29. Good Will Hunting (1997) (score producer)
30. "Perversions of Science" (1997) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes)
31. The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
    ... aka Virtual Springfield (short title)
32. Mars Attacks! (1996) (music score producer)
33. Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (1996) (V) (composer: themes)
34. Extreme Measures (1996) (music producer)
35. Bordello of Blood (1996) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (USA: complete title)
36. The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio (1996) (VG) (composer: theme "The Simpsons")
37. Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) (rhythm guitar, percussion, vocals, xylophone)
38. Dead Presidents (1995) (score producer)
39. Dolores Claiborne (1995) (music producer)
40. Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1994) (V) (composer: themes)
41. Shrunken Heads (1994) (composer: theme music)
42. "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)
43. 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)
44. Batman Returns (1992) (music producer)
45. Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1992) (V) (composer: theme music)
    ... aka The Flash 3: Deadly Nightshade (UK)
46. Pure Luck (1991) (composer: theme music)
47. "Tales from the Crypt" (composer: theme music) (3 episodes, 1989-1991)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - Carrion Death (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Loved to Death (1991) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Man Who Was Death (1989) TV episode (composer: theme music)
48. "The Flash" (1990) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes)
49. The Flash (1990) (TV) (composer: theme music)
    
    
50. "Beetlejuice" (1989) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes)
51. "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)
52. Forbidden Zone (1980) (music arranger)
    

Composer:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) (post-production)
2. Wanted (2008) (completed)
   
   
3. Standard Operating Procedure (2008)
4. The Kingdom (2007)
   ... aka Operation: Kingdom (Germany)
5. "Desperate Housewives" (2 episodes, 2004-2007)
       - Liaisons (2007) TV episode
       - Pilot (2004) TV episode
6. Meet the Robinsons (2007)
   ... aka Beetle (Philippines: English title: review title)
7. Charlotte's Web (2006)
   ... aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany)
8. Nacho Libre (2006)
9. Deep Sea 3D (2006)
10. Corpse Bride (2005)
    ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
11. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
    ... aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
12. No Experience Needed (2005)
13. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
    ... aka Spider-Man 2.1 (USA: recut version)
    ... aka Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
14. Big Fish (2003)
15. Hulk (2003)
16. Chicago (2002)
    ... aka Chicago (Germany)
17. Red Dragon (2002)
    ... aka Roter Drache (Germany)
18. Men in Black II (2002)
    ... aka MIB 2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka MIIB (USA: promotional abbreviation)
19. Spider-Man (2002)
20. "HBO First Look" (1 episode, 2002)
        - Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' (2002) TV episode
21. Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy (2002) (V)
22. Creature Featurettes (2002) (V)
23. Rick Baker: Alien Maker (2002) (V)
24. Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space (2002) (V)
25. Planet of the Apes (2001)
26. Mazer World (2001)
27. Spy Kids (2001)
28. The Family Man (2000)
29. Proof of Life (2000)
    
    
30. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
    ... aka Sleepy Hollow (Germany)
    ... aka Sleepy Hollow - Köpfe werden rollen (Germany: TV title)
31. Anywhere But Here (1999)
32. Instinct (1999)
33. A Civil Action (1998)
34. A Simple Plan (1998)
    ... aka Einfacher Plan, Ein (Germany)
    ... aka Un plan simple (France)
35. Good Will Hunting (1997)
36. Flubber (1997)
    ... aka Disney's Flubber: The Absent Minded Professor (promotional title)
37. Men in Black (1997)
    ... aka MIB (USA: promotional abbreviation)
38. Mars Attacks! (1996)
39. Extreme Measures (1996)
40. The Frighteners (1996)
    ... aka Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
41. Mission: Impossible (1996)
    ... aka Mission Impossible
42. Freeway (1996)
43. Dead Presidents (1995)
44. To Die For (1995)
45. Dolores Claiborne (1995)
46. Black Beauty (1994)
47. 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)
48. Sommersby (1993)
    ... aka Sommersby (France)
49. "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
50. Batman Returns (1992)
51. Article 99 (1992)
52. Amazing Stories: Book Two (1992) (V) (segment "Family Dog")
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'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 (1980)
    

Soundtrack:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. The Simpsons Movie (2007) (writer: "The Simpsons Theme")
2. Sicko (2007) (writer: "Christmas Eve Montage")
3. 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)
4. Meet the Robinsons (2007) (writer: "The Future Has Arrived")
   ... aka Beetle (Philippines: English title: review title)
5. Charlotte's Web (2006) ("Wilbur's Lullaby")
   ... aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany)
6. 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")
7. The Benchwarmers (2006) (writer: "Fire")
8. Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) (music: "This Is Halloween")
   ... aka Kingudamu hâtsu II (Japan)
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. "Independent Lens" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) TV episode (writer: "Capitalism")
12. Sleepover (2004) (writer: "We Close Our Eyes")
13. 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)
14. Big Fish (2003) (writer: "Twice the Love") (producer: "Twice the Love")
15. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2003) (TV) ("Batman Theme")
16. "Average Joe" (2003) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Average Joe: The Joes Strike Back (USA: third season title)
17. Hulk (2003) (writer: "Young Scientists", "Hulk Escapes")
18. The In-Laws (2003/I) ("Will Hunting (Main Titles)")
    ... aka Ungleiches Paar, Ein (Germany)
    ... aka Wild Wedding - Ein ungleiches Paar (Germany: DVD title)
19. Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) (writer: "Little Girls")
    ... aka Pauly Shore Is Dead (Australia)
20. Spy Kids (2001) (writer: "Floop's Song")
21. Donnie Darko (2001) (writer: "Stay")
    ... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
22. Condo Painting (2000) (writer: "Sweet Condo", "Wacky Circus Condo", "Friendly Condo", "Dreamy Condo") (performer: "Sweet Condo", "Wacky Circus Condo", "Friendly Condo", "Dreamy Condo")
    
    
23. Anywhere But Here (1999) (writer: "Strange Wind")
24. Never Been Kissed (1999) (writer: "The Simpson's Theme")
25. My Favorite Martian (1999) ("Uncle Martin Theme")
    ... aka My Favourite Martian (Australia)
26. Home Alone 3 (1997) (writer: "Home Again")
27. Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV) (writer: "No One Lives Forever")
28. "The Simpsons" (1 episode, 1996)
        - Homerpalooza (1996) TV episode (writer: "The Simpsons Closing Theme")
29. 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)
30. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) (writer: "WE CLOSE OUR EYES")
31. Batman Returns (1992) (music: "FACE TO FACE") (producer: "FACE TO FACE")
    
    
32. Ghostbusters II (1989) (writer: "Flesh 'N Blood")
    ... aka Ghostbusters 2 (USA: video box title)
33. She's Out of Control (1989) (writer: "WINNING SIDE")
34. Summer School (1987) (writer: "Happy") (performer: "Happy")
35. Wisdom (1986) (producer: "Tears Run Down", "Rock Me Baby")
36. Something Wild (1986) (writer: "Not My Slave")
37. Back to School (1986) (writer: "Dead Man's Party")
38. Weird Science (1985) (producer: "WEIRD SCIENCE")
39. Beverly Hills Cop (1984) (writer: "Gratitude") (performer: "Gratitude")
40. Bachelor Party (1984) (writer: "Something Isn't Right") ("Who Do You Want To Be Today?", "Bachelor Party")
41. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (writer: "Goodbye, Goodbye")
    ... aka Fast Times at Ridgemont High (International: English title: informal short title) (UK: video title)
    ... aka Fast Times (Australia: poster title)
42. Forbidden Zone (1980) (music: "Finale") (lyrics: "Squeezit the Moocher") (performer: "Forbidden Zone Theme", "Squeezit the Moocher")
    

Actor:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Corpse Bride (2005) (voice) .... Bonejangles
   ... aka Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (voice) .... Oompa Loompa Vocals
   ... aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
3. The Gift (2000) .... Tommy Lee Ballard
   
   
4. 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)
   
   
5. Back to School (1986) .... Oingo Boingo Band Member
6. Forbidden Zone (1980) .... Satan
   
   
7. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) (as Dan Elfman) .... Drumming demon
8. 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)
   

Writer:

1. Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) (writer)
   

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) (V) (concept) (video "Stay")
   

Thanks:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Sicko (2007) (special thanks)
2. Donnie Darko (2001) (special thanks)
   ... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
   
   
3. Eight Days a Week (1997) (great appreciation)
   

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Finding Kraftland (2007) .... Himself
2. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
       - Episode #3.64 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
3. Danny Elfman Interprets 'The Two Worlds' (2006) (V) .... Himself
4. Inside the Two Worlds of 'The Corpse Bride' (2006) (V) (voice) .... Bonejangles
5. Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn (2005) (V) .... Himself
6. Becoming Oompa-Loompa (2005) (V) .... Himself
7. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
       - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) TV episode .... Himself
8. Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Nocturnal Overtures (2005) (V) .... Himself
9. Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 - Inside the Elfman Studio: The Music of Batman Returns (2005) (V) .... Himself
10. Making the Amazing (2004) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Making the Amazing: Spider-Man 2 (USA)
    ... aka Making the Amazing: The Making of 'Spider-Man 2' (USA)
11. A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone' (2004) (V) .... Himself
12. "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.20 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
13. Super Secret Movie Rules: Slashers (2004) (TV) .... Himself (Composer)
    ... aka SSMR: Slashers (USA: short title)
14. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro (2003) (TV) .... Himself
15. The Score (2003) (TV) .... Himself
16. The Making of 'Hulk' (2003) (V) .... Himself
17. Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space (2002) (V) .... Himself
18. "Music Behind the Scenes" (2001) (mini) TV mini-series .... Himself
19. The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (2000) (V) .... Himself - Composer/Lyricist
20. Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000) (V) .... Himself
    
    
21. 'Psycho' Path (1999) (V) .... Himself
22. The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) (V) .... Himself
23. Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheatre Halloween 1995 (1996) (V) .... Himself (singer-stuff)
24. Klang der Bilder, Der (1995) (TV) .... Himself
25. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition (1994) (TV) .... Interview
26. The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992) .... Himself
27. In the Director's Chair: The Man Who Invented Edward Scissorhands (1990) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
28. Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet (1989) (V) .... Himself (Vocalist/Rhythm Gutiarist/etc)/Various
29. Urgh! A Music War (1981) .... Himself (Oingo Boingo)