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David Shire

About

American songwriter

Quick Facts

Name
David Shire
Born
1937-07-03
Occupation
composer / songwriter / film score composer / actor / musician / bandleader
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Buffalo

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Music & Artistry

Instruments

  • piano

Awards & Nominations

2 received · 5 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1996Tony Award for Best Original Score
Big (musical)
Nominated
1984Tony Award for Best Original Score
Baby
Nominated
1982Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song
Baby Talk
Received
1982Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song
Baby Talk
Nominated
1982Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song
Only When I Laugh
Nominated

Education

  • Yale University

Languages

Native language

  • English

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q719035 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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