Marc Shaiman

Marc Shaiman (born October 22, 1959) is a composer and lyricist for films and theatre.

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October 22 - 1959 - Composer - Lyricist - Films

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His film credits include When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, The Addams Family, Sister Act, Sleepless in Seattle, The American President, The First Wives Club, Patch Adams, and '. He frequently works on films by Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner and Trey Parker.

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When Harry Met Sally - City Slickers - The Addams Family - Sister Act - Sleepless in Seattle - The American President - The First Wives Club - Patch Adams - Billy Crystal - Rob Reiner - Trey Parker

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Shaiman has earned a Tony Award for his work on the musical Hairspray, five Academy Awards nominations, and an Emmy (plus two nominations).

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Tony Award - Musical - Hairspray - Academy Awards - Emmy

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He lives in both Los Angeles and New York City with theater director and collaborator Scott Wittman, with whom he co-wrote the Broadway musical version of John Waters' film Hairspray.

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Los Angeles - New York City - Scott Wittman - John Waters - Hairspray

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