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.
- Fantasy3.4average 1.7
- Wonder5.0average 3.4
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
- Uncanny3.4average 2.5
- Physical Comedy3.3average 2.4
- Pop Culture3.1average 2.2
- Nostalgia4.3average 3.7
- Situational Comedy3.3average 2.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism4.0, average 5.3
- Historical1.9, average 2.6
- Melancholy4.1, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Visual Spectacle 11
- Character-Driven 11
- Fast-Paced 9
- Social Commentary 7
- Psychological Thriller 6
- Family-Friendly Adventure 5
- Dark Comedy 5
- Visually Striking 5
- Coming-of-Age 5
- Absurdist Humor 5
- Quirky Characters 5
- Biographical Drama 5
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tim BurtonDirectorCorpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Returns, +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, Terminator Salvation, Alice Through the Looking Glass, +4 more
Johnny DeppActorCorpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sleepy Hollow, +2 more
Sam RaimiDirectorSpider-Man, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Send Help, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, +2 more
Gus Van SantEditorGood Will Hunting, Dead Man's Wire, To Die For, Promised Land, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, +2 more
Michael KeatonActorBatman Returns, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Batman, Beetlejuice, Dumbo
Bob MurawskiEditorSpider-Man, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Send Help, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful
Philippe RousselotCinematographerCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Sommersby, Instinct
James FrancoActorSpider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, Milk
Anthony HopkinsActorThe Wolfman, Hitchcock, Instinct, Red Dragon
Amy AdamsActorJustice League, American Hustle, The Woman in the Window, Big Eyes
Movies and TV shows
182020s
2 titles
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks (2021)
Original Music Composer
2010s
5 titles · average score 81
80
The End of the Tour (2015)
Original Music Composer
81
American Hustle (2013)
Original Music Composer
82
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Original Music Composer
2000s
5 titles · average score 82
83
Milk (2008)
Original Music Composer
Proud Iza (2008)
as Narrator
80
Sicko (2007)
Thanks
81
Deep Sea 3D (2006)
Original Music Composer
83
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Original Music Composer
1990s
4 titles · average score 83
81
A Simple Plan (1998)
Original Music Composer
85
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Original Music Composer
85
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
82
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Original Music Composer
1980s
1 title · average score 82
82
Midnight Run (1988)
Original Music Composer
1970s
1 title · average score 87
87
Annie Hall (1977)
as Lacey Party Guest (uncredited)