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My Take
Marc Shaiman is the kind of name I respect because his fingerprints are all over films and stages without him ever being the face. A composer and lyricist out of Newark, he's spent a career collaborating closely with Scott Wittman, plus the likes of Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Rob Reiner. That 2003 Tony for Best Original Score signals real theatrical heavyweight status to me, not just movie-music chops. What I appreciate most is the range, comedy scoring one minute and full Broadway the next. He strikes me as a versatile, collaborative talent who clearly thrives working alongside strong creative partners rather than chasing the spotlight himself.
Overview
Marc Shaiman ( SHAY-mən; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, widely known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman, actor Billy Crystal, entertainer Bette Midler, and director Rob Reiner.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marc Shaiman
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・シャイマン
- Reading
- まーく・しゃいまん
- Born
- October 22, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / lyricist / songwriter / film score composer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Tony Award for Best Original Score
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.