Top 20 Composer celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Composer celebrities [Updated August 11, 2022].
John Williams was born
on February 8, 1932
in Long Island, United States.
He also composed theme music for
Jurassic Park,
Schindler's List,
Saving Private Ryan, the first three Harry Potter films,
Catch Me If You Can,
Memoirs of a Geisha,
War Horse,
Lincoln, and
Family Plot,
Alfred Hitchcock's last film.
Net Worth 2020: $300 Million
Sean Lennon was born
on October 9, 1975
in New York City, United States.
He and longtime friend and collaborator Kemp Muhl founded The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger band on Valentine's Day in 2008.
Net Worth 2020: $200 million (2017)
Burt Bacharach was born
on May 12, 1928
in Kansas City, United States.
Heralded songwriter, musician, and producer who wrote numerous hits with lyricist Hal David from the 1950s until the 1980s. He wrote many popular songs, including 73 top 40 U.S. Billboard hit singles.
He began writing with David while the two were employed at the Brill Building. Their first hit was "The Story of My Life" in 1957.
Net Worth 2020: $160 Million
Jerry Leiber was born
on April 25, 1933
in United States.
Known for collaborating on Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Stand by Me, and others with composer Mike Stoller.
He and Stoller were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Net Worth 2020: $150 Million
Alan Menken was born
on July 22, 1949
in New Rochelle, United States.
His other notable works included A Christmas Carol from 2004, Enchanted from 2007, Tangled from 2010, and Mirror Mirror from 2012.
Net Worth 2020: $100 million (2018)
David Paich was born
on June 25, 1954
in Los Angeles, United States.
Multi-talented musician who recorded numerous albums and worked with various artists including Michael Jackson. His record sales numbered more than 30 million.
He worked on the theme music for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Net Worth 2020: $70 Million
Danny Elfman was born
on May 29, 1953
in Los Angeles, United States.
Lead singer for the rock band Oingo Boingo who became a well-known film and television composer. He is especially recognized for his numerous collaborations with Tim Burton.
His many projects for Burton have included Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman, and Edward Scissorhands. He also provided the singing voice for the character Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
James Newton Howard was born
on June 9, 1951
in Los Angeles, United States.
One of the most renowned film composers in the history of cinema. James Newton Howard is a multiple-time Oscar nominee for his work on scores for films like The Fugitive.
James Newton Howard toured as a keyboardist with Elton John's band in 1975.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Philip Glass was born
on January 31, 1937
in Baltimore, United States.
He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for "The Truman Show" from 1999.
Net Worth 2020: $35 million (2017)
George M. Cohan was born
on July 3, 1878
in Providence, United States.
He was an essential part of Broadway in the early 20th century. He was later honored with a statue in Times Square.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Stephen Sondheim was born
on March 22, 1930
in United States.
He detested filmed musicals, even though many of his productions were made into movies. He preferred instead "Citizen Kane," "The Grapes of Wrath," and other classic dramas.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Rod McKuen was born
on April 29, 1933
in Oakland, United States.
Songwriter and poet best known for translating the hits of French singer Jacques Brel into English. He wrote more than 1500 songs that spanned more than 100 million record sales.
He wrote songs for performers as diverse as
Johnny Cash and Madonna.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Steve Porcaro was born
on September 2, 1957
in Hartford, United States.
He transitioned into film and television after leaving Toto. He provided the soundtrack for "Justified" on FX.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Wynton Marsalis was born
on October 18, 1961
in New Orleans, United States.
He served as producer and on-screen commentator for Ken Burns' "Jazz" documentary from 2001, for which he elicited much criticism and controversy.
Net Worth 2020: $15 Million
Jimmy Webb was born
on August 15, 1946
in Elk City, United States.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Chuck Mangione was born
on November 29, 1940
in Rochester, United States.
He composed two songs that became signatures of the Olympic games: "Chase the Clouds Away," which was featured at the Montreal, Quebec, 1976 Summer Olympics and "Give It All You Got," which was used at the 1980 New York Winter Olympics.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Roy Ayers was born
on September 10, 1940
in Los Angeles, United States.
He was part of 1994's "Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool," which was declared "Album of the Year" by Time magazine.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Michael Penn was born
on August 1, 1958
in New York City, New York, United States.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Jim Steinman was born
on November 1, 1947
in United States.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
John Kander was born
on March 18, 1927
in United States.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
