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'''Theodore Michael Shapiro''' (born September 29, 1971) is an American |
'''Theodore Michael Shapiro''' (born September 29, 1971) is an American composer best known for his work on [[film score]]s. |
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He is a frequent collaborator of directors [[Ben Stiller]], [[Paul Feig]], [[Jay Roach]], [[Karyn Kusama]], and [[Rawson Marshall Thurber]], and won the 2022 [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series]] for his work on Stiller’s series ''[[Severance (TV series)|Severance]]''. |
He is a frequent collaborator of directors [[Ben Stiller]], [[Paul Feig]], [[Jay Roach]], [[Karyn Kusama]], and [[Rawson Marshall Thurber]], and won the 2022 [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series]] for his work on Stiller’s series ''[[Severance (TV series)|Severance]]''. |
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Shapiro was born in [[Washington, D.C.]], and is of Italian descent. He earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in music from [[Brown University]] in 1993, followed by a [[Master of Fine Arts]] in [[music composition]] from the [[Juilliard School]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://movies.nytimes.com/person/231802/Theodore-Shapiro/biography | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120713001042/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/231802/Theodore-Shapiro/biography | url-status = dead | archive-date = July 13, 2012 | department = Movies & TV Dept. | work = [[The New York Times]] | title = Theodore Shapiro | access-date = April 5, 2012}}</ref> in 1995. |
Shapiro was born in [[Washington, D.C.]], and is of Italian descent. He earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in music from [[Brown University]] in 1993, followed by a [[Master of Fine Arts]] in [[music composition]] from the [[Juilliard School]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://movies.nytimes.com/person/231802/Theodore-Shapiro/biography | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120713001042/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/231802/Theodore-Shapiro/biography | url-status = dead | archive-date = July 13, 2012 | department = Movies & TV Dept. | work = [[The New York Times]] | title = Theodore Shapiro | access-date = April 5, 2012}}</ref> in 1995. |
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He is best known for his film scores, particularly for the comedies ''[[State and Main]]'', ''[[13 Going on 30]]'', ''[[Along Came Polly]]'', ''[[The Devil Wears Prada (film)|The Devil Wears Prada]]'', ''[[Fun with Dick and Jane (2005 film)|Fun with Dick and Jane]]'', ''[[Idiocracy]]'', ''[[You, Me and Dupree]]'', ''[[Wet Hot American Summer]]'', ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'', ''[[Tropic Thunder]]'', ''[[Dinner for Schmucks]]'' and ''[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010 film)|Diary of a Wimpy Kid]]''. He has also provided music for animated films, including ''[[The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists (film)|The Pirates! Band of Misfits]]'', ''[[Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie]]'', ''[[Spies in Disguise]]'', ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'' and its sequel ''[[Trolls Band Together]]''. |
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Revision as of 00:21, 16 August 2024
Theodore Shapiro | |
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| Birth name | Theodore Michael Shapiro |
| Born | September 29, 1971 (age 53) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Genres | Film score, soundtrack, jazz, ambient, electronic |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards, synthesizer |
| Website | theodoreshapiro |
Theodore Michael Shapiro (born September 29, 1971) is an American composer best known for his work on film scores.
He is a frequent collaborator of directors Ben Stiller, Paul Feig, Jay Roach, Karyn Kusama, and Rawson Marshall Thurber, and won the 2022 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for his work on Stiller’s series Severance.
Life and career
Shapiro was born in Washington, D.C., and is of Italian descent. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Brown University in 1993, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in music composition from the Juilliard School[1] in 1995.
He is best known for his film scores, particularly for the comedies State and Main, 13 Going on 30, Along Came Polly, The Devil Wears Prada, Fun with Dick and Jane, Idiocracy, You, Me and Dupree, Wet Hot American Summer, Marley & Me, Tropic Thunder, Dinner for Schmucks and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He has also provided music for animated films, including The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Spies in Disguise, Trolls World Tour and its sequel Trolls Band Together.
Filmography
Films
TV series
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1993–1995 | The State | |
| 2007 | HBO Voyeur Project | Miniseries |
| 2012 | Game Change | Television Movie Nominated—Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Music in a Non-Series Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special |
| 2021 | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Nominated—Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program |
| Yellowjackets | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2022 | Severance | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music |
References
- ^ "Theodore Shapiro". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
- ^ "Theodore Shapiro to Score 'Ghostbusters' Reboot". Film Music Reporter. September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ Krakower, Beth; Barkan, Angela; Slezak, Larissa. "GHOSTBUSTERS Original Motion Picture Score Available Now Digitally and On CD July 15". Sony. Sony Corporation of America. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ Sarto, Dan (19 June 2019). "DreamWorks Animation Reveals 21 Posters and Cast for 'Trolls World Tour'". Animation World Network. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
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- American film score composers
- American male film score composers
- American television composers
- Animated film score composers
- DreamWorks Animation people
- Brown University alumni
- Juilliard School alumni
- Living people
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- Musicians from Washington, D.C.
- Varèse Sarabande Records artists
- American people of Italian descent
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- Primetime Emmy Award winners
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