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Jon Brion is a singer, songwriter and record producer, born on December 11, 1963 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. As of 2026, Jon Brion is 62 years old. Education on record includes Hamden High School. Credited works include Magnolia – Original Motion Picture Score.
My Take
Jon Brion strikes me as the kind of musician most people have heard without knowing his name. Born in 1963 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, he works across singing, songwriting, composing, and record production, and his film score for Magnolia is the credit that anchors how I picture him. I tend to trust multi-instrumentalist producers like this more than front-and-center stars, because their fingerprints end up on other people's best work. The data is thin on personal details, which honestly fits the profile of a behind-the-scenes craftsman. I'd happily dig into his production catalog before forming a stronger opinion.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Brion
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ブライオン
- Reading
- じょん・ぶらいおん
- Born
- December 11, 1963 (age 62)
- Origin
- Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- singer / composer / songwriter / record producer / film score composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Hamden High School
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Magnolia – Original Motion Picture Score |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Brion born?
Born December 11, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Jon Brion from?
Jon Brion is from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States.
What does Jon Brion do?
Jon Brion works as singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, film score composer.
What is Jon Brion known for?
Notable works include Magnolia – Original Motion Picture Score.
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