Alan Menken
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Summary
Alan Menken was born on July 22, 1949[1], in New Rochelle[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], pianist[4], songwriter[5], film score composer[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,685 views/month, #5,134 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Janis Menken[9]
- Child: Anna Rose Menken[10], Nora Menken[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Field of work: film score[14]
- Educated at: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[15], New Rochelle High School[16], New York University College of Arts and Science[17], New York University[18]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Score[19], Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score[20], Disney Legends[21], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[22], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[23], Tony Award for Best Original Score[24], Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album[25], Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media[26], Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children[27], Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[28], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[29], Academy Award for Best Original Song[30], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31], Drama League Award[32]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[33]
- Influenced by: Lehman Engel[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Genre: pop music[36], musical[37], operatic pop[38]
- Record label: Walt Disney Records[39], Disneyland Records[40], Warner Bros. Records[41]
- Discography: Alan Menken discography[42]
- Commons category: Alan Menken[43]
- Residence: North Salem[44]
- Family name: Menken[45]
- Given name: Alan[46], Irwin[47]
Why It Matters
Alan Menken has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Justin Hurwitz[50], a composer[51], b. 1985[52], of United States[53], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[54], specialised in film score[55]; Marc Shaiman[56], a composer[57], b. 1959[58], of United States[59], awarded the Tony Award for Best Original Score[60], specialised in film score[61]; Mark Mancina[62], a composer[63], b. 1957[64], of United States[65], specialised in film score[66]; Christopher Lennertz[67], a composer[68], b. 1972[69], of United States[70], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics[71]; and Daniel Ingram[72], a composer[73], b. 1975[74], of Canada[75].
FAQs
Where was Alan Menken born?
Alan Menken's place of birth was New Rochelle[2].
Who was Alan Menken married to?
Alan Menken's spouses include Janis Menken[9].
What did Alan Menken do for work?
Alan Menken worked as a composer[3], pianist[4], songwriter[5], film score composer[6], and record producer[7].
Where did Alan Menken go to school?
Alan Menken was educated at Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[15], New Rochelle High School[16], New York University College of Arts and Science[17], and New York University[18].
What awards did Alan Menken receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[19] and Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score[20].
Who did Alan Menken influence?
Alan Menken has been cited as an influence by Justin Hurwitz[50], Marc Shaiman[56], Mark Mancina[62], and Christopher Lennertz[67].