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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.
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
- Occupation
- composer / lyricist / songwriter / film score composer / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Tony Award for Best Original Score
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Marc Shaiman born?
Born October 22, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Marc Shaiman from?
Marc Shaiman is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Marc Shaiman do?
Marc Shaiman works as composer, lyricist, songwriter, film score composer, actor.
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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 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.