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Marc Shaiman is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman. He wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical version of the John Waters film Hairspray. He has won a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony, and been nominated for seven Oscars.
Born
Thursday, 22 October 1959
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors | Self - Performer | 2023 |
| Uncoupled | Marc | 2022 |
| Hawkeye | Musical Director | 2021 |
| tick, tick... BOOM! | Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #18 / Aspiring Composers and Lyricists | 2021 |
| Gossip Girl | Pianist | 2021 |
| Marvel Studios: Assembled | Self - Songwriter / Song Producer | 2021 |
| Difficult People | Marc Shaiman | 2020 |
| Broadway.com #LiveatFive | Self | 2015 |
| American Songbook at NJPAC | Self | 2015 |
| The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors | Self - Performer | 2014 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors | 2023 |
| Monster High: The Movie | 2022 |
| Hairspray Live! | 2016 |
| Smash | 2012 |
| Prop 8: The Musical | 2008 |
| Hairspray | 2007 |
| Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | 1993 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2019 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) | Nominated |
| 2018 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2015 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Nominated |
| 2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Nominated |
| 2012 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Emmy | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Nominated |
| 2012 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Nominated |
| 2010 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 2010 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 2000 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1999 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Nominated |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Nominated |
| 1996 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Nominated |
| 1994 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Won |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction | Nominated |
