The Color Purple (1985)

Born in Encino, CA. Musician, orchestrator and conductor who entered American film in 1985. Notable credits include THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), RUSH (1991, score orchestator / conductor), THE SPITFIRE GRILL (1996 - piano solos), ZOOLANDER (2001 - add'l conductor/orchestrator), HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001 - uncredited musician) and WINDTALKERS (2002 - orchestrator).  Nominated for Music Scoring Awards (Best Original Score) 1985: THE COLOR PURPLE (w. Quincy Jones, Jeremy Lubbock, Rod Temperton, Caiphus Semenya, Andrae Crouch, Chris Boardman, Jorge Calandrelli, Joel Rosenbaum, Jack Hayes, Jerry Hey & Fred Steiner) 1 nomination