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Alan Menken

Alan Menken's biography

Alan Menken is 73 years old composer born at New Rochelle. He was born on Friday 22nd of July 1949. According to year of birth 1949 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 22nd of July means he is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.

He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. He is an adherent of judaism. His primary profession is to be composer. You can know him also as pianist, songwriter, film score composer. He is recently known as record producer. He received Academy Award for Best Original Score The Little Mermaid in 1990

Alan Menken's family

Alan Menken's spouse

He is known as actor. His spouse was born on Wednesday 23rd of April 1952 in New York City.

Alan Menken's ex spouse

He has 2 daughters.

Alan Menken's daughter: Anna Rose Menken

Alan Menken's daughter's name is Anna Rose Menken. She is known as composer. His daughter was born on Thursday 4th of April 1985 in New York City.

Alan Menken's daughter: Nora Menken

Alan Menken's daughter's name is Nora Menken. She is known as actor. His daughter was born on Wednesday 10th of August 1988 in New York City.

Alan Menken's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New Rochelle High School.

Alan Menken's career

His main focus is to be composer and film score. He is famous thanks to The Little Mermaid. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays piano.

Awards and competitions

Alan Menken's Awards

  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score for work The Little Mermaid in 1990
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score for work Beauty and the Beast in 1992
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score for work Aladdin in 1993
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score for work Pocahontas in 1996
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for work The Little Mermaid in 1990
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for work The Little Mermaid in 1990
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for work Beauty and the Beast in 1992
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for work Beauty and the Beast in 1992
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for work Aladdin in 1993
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for work Aladdin in 1993
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for work Colors of the Wind in 21 January 1996
  • He received award for Tony Award for Best Original Score for work Newsies in 2012
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Children's Album for work The Little Mermaid – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 20 February 1991
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for work The Little Mermaid in 1991
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children for work Beauty and the Beast – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 1993
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for work Beauty and the Beast – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 1993
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for work Beauty and the Beast in 1993
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Song of the Year for work Aladdin in 1994
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children for work Aladdin – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 1994
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for work Aladdin – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in 1994
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for work Aladdin in 1994
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for work Colors of the Wind in 28 February 1996
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for work Tangled in 2012
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Song for work The Little Mermaid in 1990
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Song for work Beauty and the Beast in 1992
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Song for work Colors of the Wind in 25 March 1996
  • He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Song for work A Whole New World in 29 March 1993
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for work A Whole New World in 23 January 1993
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Song of the Year for work A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme) in 1 March 1994
  • He received award for Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for work A Whole New World in 1 March 1994

Alan Menken's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score
  • He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song for work The Measure of a Man in 1991
  • He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for work Kiss the Girl in 27 December 1989

Alan Menken's quotes

  • I count James Horner among the very best film composers of our generation. His work is stirring, emotionally powerful and broadly evocative. Although we only met on a few occasions, I will always cherish the memory of him and his wonderful work.
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Alan Menken's body shape

Lets describe how Alan Menken looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.