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My Take
Sir Tim Rice is, to my mind, proof that lyricists deserve the same reverence we give composers. His partnerships read like a map of modern musical theatre: Lloyd Webber for Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, Elton John for The Lion King and Aida, Disney's Aladdin. Two Academy Awards and a knighthood barely capture it. What I value is his craftsmanship, the way his words give melody a spine and a story to carry. He is a master of the unglamorous, indispensable work that happens behind the song, and I think he taught me to listen for the writing inside the music.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Rice
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・ライス
- Reading
- てぃむ・らいす
- Born
- November 10, 1944 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- St Albans, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / lyricist / composer / screenwriter / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- West Perry High School
- University
- Lancing College
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- 2002 Disney Legends
- Knight Bachelor
- 1995 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1995 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1993 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1993 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Evita | — | |
| Notable work | Jesus Christ Superstar | — | |
| Notable work | Aladdin | — | |
| Notable work | The Lion King | — | |
| Notable work | Aida | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Rice born?
Born November 10, 1944 (age 81).
Where is Tim Rice from?
Tim Rice is from St Albans, United Kingdom.
What does Tim Rice do?
Tim Rice works as writer, lyricist, composer, screenwriter, songwriter.
What is Tim Rice known for?
Notable works include Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aladdin.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.