Randy Edelman

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Randy Edelman

Sound 79 June 10, 1947

Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Randy Edelman (born June 10, 1947) is an American musician, producer, and composer for film and television. He began his career as a member of Broadway's pit orchestras, and later…

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The Mask

The Mask

7.0 1994 Movie
xXx

xXx

6.0 2002 Movie
Ghostbusters II

Ghostbusters II

6.6 1989 Movie
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

5.5 2008 Movie
The Last of the Mohicans

The Last of the Mohicans

7.4 1992 Movie
27 Dresses

27 Dresses

6.5 2008 Movie
Anaconda

Anaconda

5.3 1997 Movie
Shanghai Noon

Shanghai Noon

6.4 2000 Movie
Kindergarten Cop

Kindergarten Cop

6.1 1990 Movie
Twins

Twins

6.1 1988 Movie
Shanghai Knights

Shanghai Knights

6.1 2003 Movie
Beethoven

Beethoven

5.8 1992 Movie

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Randy Edelman (born June 10, 1947) is an American musician, producer, and composer for film and television. He began his career as a member of Broadway's pit orchestras, and later went on to produce solo albums for songs that were picked up by leading music performers including The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, and Dionne Warwick. He is known for his work in comedy films. He has been awarded many prestigious awards, including two nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and twelve BMI Awards. Edelman was given an honorary doctorate in fine arts by the University of Cincinnati in 2004. Some of Edelman's best known films scores include Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Beethoven, Gettysburg, The Mask, Dragonheart, Daylight and xXx. He also wrote the theme of the popular television series MacGyver. Many of his musical pieces have been reused in television advertising, trailers, Disney movies, and award shows. Description above from the Wikipedia article Randy Edelman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2027
    Cassi

    Movie Original Music Composer

  2. 2025
    Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

    Movie Original Music Composer

  3. 2025
    Heart Strings

    Movie Original Music Composer

  4. 2024
    The Beast Inside

    Movie Music

  5. 2023
    A Look in the Rear View

    Movie Music

  6. 2022
    Love in Kilnerry

    Movie Music

  7. 2019
    Backdraft 2

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 2017
    Max 2: White House Hero

    Movie Original Music Composer

  9. 2016
    Leaves of the Tree

    Movie Music

  10. 2016
    Back in the Day

    Movie Original Music Composer

  11. 2015
    The Boy Next Door

    Movie Original Music Composer

  12. 2010
    Leap Year

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 2008
    The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

    Movie Original Music Composer

  14. 2008
    27 Dresses

    Movie Original Music Composer

  15. 2007
    Balls of Fury

    Movie Original Music Composer

  16. 2007
    Underdog

    Movie Original Music Composer

More credits
  1. 2006
    The Last Time

    Movie Original Music Composer

  2. 2006
    The Ten Commandments

    TV show Original Music Composer

  3. 2005
    Return to Edge City

    Movie Music

  4. 2005
    Son of the Mask

    Movie Original Music Composer

  5. 2004
    Surviving Christmas

    Movie Original Music Composer

  6. 2004
    Connie and Carla

    Movie Music Arranger

  7. 2003
    Gods and Generals

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 2003
    Shanghai Knights

    Movie Original Music Composer

  9. 2003
    National Security

    Movie Original Music Composer

  10. 2002
    xXx

    Movie Original Music Composer

  11. 2002
    Frank McKlusky, C.I.

    Movie Original Music Composer

  12. 2002
    A Season on the Brink

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 2001
    Black Knight

    Movie Original Music Composer

  14. 2001
    Corky Romano

    Movie Original Music Composer

  15. 2001
    Who Is Cletis Tout?

    Movie Original Music Composer

  16. 2001
    Osmosis Jones

    Movie Original Music Composer

  17. 2001
    China: The Panda Adventure

    Movie Original Music Composer

  18. 2001
    Head Over Heels

    Movie Original Music Composer

  19. 2000
    Shanghai Noon

    Movie Original Music Composer

  20. 2000
    The Skulls

    Movie Original Music Composer

  21. 2000
    The Whole Nine Yards

    Movie Original Music Composer

  22. 2000
    Passion of Mind

    Movie Original Music Composer

  23. 1999
    The Hunley

    Movie Original Music Composer

  24. 1999
    EDtv

    Movie Original Music Composer