Sound
Danny Elfman
- Titles
- 169movies17TV shows
- Career
Active from 1982 to 2026, with up to 6 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 3top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
The Nightmare Before Christmas85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 133 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Fantasy3.7average 1.7
- Wonder5.1average 3.4
- Uncanny3.6average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor3.0average 2.0
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
- Pop Culture3.1average 2.2
- Physical Comedy3.2average 2.4
- Satire & Parody3.1average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism4.1, average 5.4
- Historical2.0, average 2.6
- Melancholy4.2, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 13
- Visual Spectacle 11
- Psychological Thriller 8
- Social Commentary 7
- Fast-Paced 7
- Tim Burton Aesthetic 6
- Darkly Humorous 6
- Danny Elfman Score 5
- Dark Comedy 5
- Biographical Drama 5
- Emotional Catharsis 4
- Nostalgic 4
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tim BurtonDirectorCorpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, +12 more
Chris LebenzonEditorCorpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Returns, Sleepy Hollow, +8 more
Helena Bonham CarterActorCorpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dark Shadows, Terminator Salvation, +4 more
Johnny DeppActorCorpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, +2 more
Gus Van SantDirectorGood Will Hunting, Dead Man's Wire, Promised Land, To Die For, Milk, +2 more
Sam RaimiDirectorDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man, Send Help, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, +2 more
Michael KeatonActorBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, Batman Returns, Beetlejuice, Batman, Dumbo
Philippe RousselotCinematographerCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Instinct, Sommersby
Bob MurawskiEditorDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man, Send Help, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful
Amy AdamsActorJustice League, American Hustle, The Woman in the Window, Big Eyes
Catherine O'HaraActorThe Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Frankenweenie
Tony ShalhoubActorMen in Black, Men in Black II, Spy Kids, A Civil Action
Movies and TV shows
1462020s
21 titles · average score 59
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2010s
41 titles · average score 58
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2000s
33 titles · average score 66
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as Bonejangles (voice)
as Oompa Loompa (voice) (uncredited)
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1990s
35 titles · average score 61
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as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
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1980s
14 titles · average score 59
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as Oingo Boingo Band Member
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as Satan
1970s
2 titles · average score 87
as Lacey Party Guest (uncredited)
as Singer