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David Lee Shire (born July 3, 1937) is an American songwriter and composer of stage musicals, film and television scores.
David Shire was born on 3 July 1937 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He is a composer and writer, known for Zodiac (2007), Short Circuit (1986) and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). He has been married to Didi Conn since 11 February 1984.
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May 29, 2011 · David Lee Shire (born July 3, 1937) is an American songwriter and the composer of stage musicals, film and television scores. The soundtrack to the movie The Taking of...
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Learn about David Shire's career and achievements in theatre, film, television, and music. He has won an Oscar, two Grammys, and multiple Tony and Emmy nominations.
Jan 6, 2018 · David Shire was hired to compose the soundtrack for Apocalypse Now but had a falling out with the film's director Francis Ford Coppola. Now, Shire's original electronic, all-synthesizer score...
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David Shire is a composer and writer, known for Zodiac, Short Circuit and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. He is the brother-in-law of Francis Ford Coppola and the ex-husband of Talia Shire.
Jan 26, 2019 · David Shire: a Grammy in one fist, an Oscar in the other. The film composer was having a fine time even before he landed in Hollywood. David Shire: When I am in Hollywood they say: ‘Why do...