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Marc Shaiman

Actor, Producer, Writer, Composer, Additional CreditsBorn October 22, 1959 (65 years)
Marc Shaiman (/ʃeɪmən/; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman. He wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical version of the John Waters film Hairspray. He has won a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony, and been nominated for seven Oscars.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • And So It Goes
  • Alex & Emma
  • LBJ
  • My Giant
  • Monster High: The Movie

Known For

  • Sleepless in Seattle
  • Patch Adams
  • Addams Family Values
  • South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
  • The American President
  • The First Wives Club
  • Mary Poppins Returns
  • Heart and Souls
  • Smash (2012)
  • Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
  • Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
  • Prop 8: The Musical
  • Hairspray Live!
  • North
  • The 82nd Annual Academy Awards
  • Saturday Night Live
  • Monster High: The Movie
  • The 84th Annual Academy Awards
  • Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
  • Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Billy Crystal Special

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2022
    Uncoupled (TV Series) · as Marc
    2021
    Hawkeye (2021) (TV Series) · as Musical Director
    2021
    tick, tick... BOOM! · as Aspiring Composers And Lyricists
    2021
    Gossip Girl (2021) (TV Series) · as Pianist
    2008
    Prop 8: The Musical · as Piano Player
    2007
    Hairspray · as Talent Agent
    2005
    2004
    2003
    Down with Love · as Pianist
    2001
    The Wedding Planner · as Piano Player
    1999
    Saturday Night Live 25 · as Sweeney Sisters Pianist
    1997
    South Park (TV Series)
    1994
    North · as Piano Player
    1993
    Heart and Souls · as Piano Accompanist
    1992
    Mr. Saturday Night · as Lucky Zindberg
    1991
    The Addams Family · as Conductor
    1991
    Hot Shots! · as Piano Player
    1991
    Scenes from a Mall · as Pianist
    1988
    Beaches · as Pianist
    1987
    Broadcast News · as News Theme Writer
    1986
    1985
    David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival · as Piano Player (segment "angst On A Shoestring")
    1975
    Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Skip St. Thomas

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