Elliot Goldenthal

Elliot Goldenthal

Sound
1954-05-02
Brooklyn, NY

Biography

Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2, 1954) is an American composer of contemporary classical music. He was a student of Aaron Copland and John Corigliano, and is best known for his distinctive style and ability to blend various musical styles and techniques in original and inventive ways. He is also a film-music composer, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2002 for his score to the motion picture Frida, directed by his long-time partner Julie Taymor.

Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles

#1The Oscars

Drama Series - 1953, 16 episodes as Self

7.0 / 10

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.

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#2Score: A Film Music Documentary

Movie - 2017, 2h 15m as Self

7.2 / 10
MusicDocumentary

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.

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#3Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m as Self

7.8 / 10
Documentary

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time David Fincher had creating his first feature film, as well as present us with much information about every element that went into making this film, including how the plot and script changed drastically through filming.

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#4Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary

Movie - 2017, 2h 15m as Self

6.7 / 10
Documentary

This documentary is a detailed look into the making of PET SEMATARY, one of the most enduring cult-horror classics of our generation.

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#5Lights, Action, Music

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m as Self

7.0 / 10
Documentary

A wonderful journey through the meaning and relevance of film music composition. Featuring great, albeit brief, insights from some of the modern greats.

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