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Harold Faltermeyer
Soundtrack | Music Department | Composer
Known for
Beverly Hills Cop (1984),
Top Gun (1986),
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987),
The Running Man (1987)
Details
Oct
5,
1952 (age 68)
Guilds
ASCAP
External links
Filmography |
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| 242 titles |
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$37MM
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$41MM
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - A XXX Parody (2011)
(Video) - Performer ("Peaceful Tomorrows") (uncredited), Writer ("Peaceful Tomorrows") (uncredited) |
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$40MM
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$19MM
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$38MM
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$97MM
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$7.2MM
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Cinemassacre's Top 15 Movies Where People FUCKING Burn to Death (2011)
(Short) - Writer ("The Heat is On") (uncredited) |
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$55MM
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$12MM
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$39MM
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$90MM
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$59MM
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Beverly Hills Cop II: The Phenomenon Continues (2002)
(Video) - Performer ("Axel F") (uncredited), Producer ("Axel F") (uncredited), Writer ("Axel F") (uncredited) |
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$35K
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$235K
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$261K
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$34MM
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$8.9MM
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$3.5MM
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$177K
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$46MM
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$258MM
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Asterix in America (1994)
Composer, Producer ("We Are One People", "Say Goodbye", "Always", "Dance Dance Dance (Under the Moon)"), Writer ("We Are One People", "Say Goodbye", "Always", "Dance Dance Dance (Under the Moon)") |
DEM 19MM
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White Magic (1994)
Composer, Producer ("White Magic", "Morning has Broken", "Crystal Dreams", "One Night With You", "Fuchsbaupolka"), Writer ("White Magic", "Crystal Dreams", "One Night With You") |
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$50MM
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$12MM
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$43MM
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$119MM
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$10MM
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$5.7MM
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$21MM
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$21MM
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Fire, Ice & Dynamite (1990)
Composer, Performer ("Alexander's Theme"), Producer ("Break Out", "Never Give Up", "Win It All", "Muscles", "Wire it Up", "Eye to Eye", "Out of Control", "Rock Noon", "Get Ready", "Thunder and Lighting", "Fly", "We Are The Strong", "Alexander's Theme"), Writer ("Break Out", "Never Give Up", "Win It All", "Muscles", "Out of Control", "Rock Noon", "Get Ready", "Fly", "We Are The Strong") |
DEM 22MM
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$55MM
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$6.6MM
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$63MM
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$63MM
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$3.7MM
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$12MM
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$12MM
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Fletch Lives (1989)
Composer, Performer ("Fletch Lives Theme (Instrumental)", "Fletch Suite (Instrumental)") |
$8MM
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$8MM
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$35MM
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$39MM
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The Running Man (1987)
Composer, Lyrics ("(Restless Heart) Running Away with You"), Music ("(Restless Heart) Running Away with You") |
$27MM
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$8.1MM
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$38MM
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$38MM
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$28MM
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$26MM
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$154MM
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Top Gun (1986)
Composer (music score by), Soundtrack ("Top Gun Anthem", "Mighty Wings"), Performer ("Top Gun Anthem"), Producer ("Top Gun Anthem", "Mighty Wings", "Destination Unknown") |
$15MM
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Fletch (1985)
Composer, Producer ("Bit By Bit" (Theme From Fletch), "Running For Love"), Writer ("Bit By Bit" (Theme From Fletch)) |
$8MM
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Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Composer, Performer ("Axel F"), Producer ("The Heat Is On", "Stir It Up", "Axel F"), Writer ("The Heat Is On", "Axel F") |
$14MM
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$15MM
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$235MM
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$316MM
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Thief of Hearts (1984)
Composer, Synthesizer Programmer (uncredited), Music Arranger (uncredited), Music Mixer (uncredited), Music Producer (uncredited), … See more |
$9MM
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$3.1MM
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$10MM
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$10MM
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Laura Branigan: Self Control (1984)
(Video) - Arranged By, Music Engineering (additional), Musician (additional synthesizers) |
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Non-Stop Trouble with My Double (1984)
Composer, Soundtrack ("Carmen Disco Suite"), Writer ("Der Doppelgänger") |
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Midnight Express (1978)
Synthesizer Programmer (uncredited), Arranger ("Love's Theme", "(Theme From) Midnight Express (Vocal)") |
$2.3MM
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$35MM
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Cine Chalom (2020)
(TV Mini-series) - Composer (1 episode, 2020)
EXTRAIT DU FILM "TOP GUN" DE TONY SCOTT... 1986 (Jun
3,
2020)
Season 1,
Episode 32
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Composer (music by)
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2019)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2019)
The Gang Solves Global Warming (Nov
6,
2019)
Season 14,
Episode 7
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Writer ("The Heat Is On") (uncredited)
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On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019)
(TV Series) - Arranger ("Self Control") (1 episode, 2019) |
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Britain's Got More Talent (2015–2019)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2016), Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2018) |
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Good Morning Britain (2016–2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (3 episodes, 2016), Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2016) |
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Beat Shazam (2017–2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Shakedown") (1 episode, 2018) |
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2016–2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2016), Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2018)
Kevin Bacon/Alexis Bledel/The Bacon Brothers (Apr
26,
2018)
Season 5,
Episode 130
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Writer ("Hot Stuff")
Chelsea Handler/Fred Armisen/Mario Batali (Jan
19,
2016)
Season 3,
Episode 80
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Writer ("The Heat Is On") (uncredited)
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Britain's Got Talent (2016–2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2016), Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2018) |
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¿Dónde estabas entonces? (2018)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2018), Performer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2018), Producer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2018)
1984 (Jan
25,
2018)
Season 1,
Episode 8
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Performer ("Axel F") (uncredited),
Producer ("Axel F") (uncredited),
Writer ("Axel F") (uncredited)
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Strictly Come Dancing (2016)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (2 episodes, 2016), Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2016) |
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Family Guy (2006–2016)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2016), Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2006), Performer ("Axel F Theme") (1 episode, 2007), Music ("Top Gun Anthem") (1 episode, 2007) |
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One Hit Wonderland (2013–2015)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2013), Performer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2013), Writer ("Restless Heart") (1 episode, 2015)
St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) by John Parr (May
11,
2015)
Season 4,
Episode 3
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Writer ("Restless Heart")
Party All the Time by Eddie Murphy (Feb
27,
2013)
Season 2,
Episode 1
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Performer ("Axel F"),
Writer ("Axel F")
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The Mindy Project (2014)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (1 episode, 2014)
We Need to Talk About Annette (Nov
11,
2014)
Season 3,
Episode 7
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Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (uncredited)
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The Block (2014)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Top Gun Anthem", "The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2014), Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (1 episode, 2014)
Beach Volleyball Tournament (Mar
26,
2014)
Season 8,
Episode 49
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Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (uncredited),
Writer ("Top Gun Anthem", "The Heat Is On") (uncredited)
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Dancing with the Stars (2006–2013)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff") (2 episodes, 2006), Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2006) |
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Average Consumer (2013)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2013), Producer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2013)
"The Heat" Review (Jun
29,
2013)
Season 1,
Episode 11
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Producer ("The Heat Is On"),
Writer ("The Heat Is On")
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2011–2013)
(TV Series) - Music ("Shakedown") (8 episodes, 2011), Lyrics ("Shakedown") (6 episodes, 2011), Writer ("The Heat Is On") (5 episodes, 2011) |
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Formula 1: BBC Sport (2010–2011)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Top Gun Anthem") (2 episodes, 2010), Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (2 episodes, 2010), Writer ("The Heat Is On") (1 episode, 2011)
The Belgian Grand Prix: Qualifying (Aug
27,
2011)
Season 3,
Episode 34
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Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (uncredited),
Writer ("Top Gun Anthem") (uncredited)
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20 to 1 (2007–2011)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff") (3 episodes, 2010), Writer ("Axel F (Crazy Frog)") (1 episode, 2007)
Adults Only 20 to 1: Sizzling Supermodels (Mar
8,
2011)
Season 10,
Episode 3
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Writer ("Hot Stuff") (uncredited)
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1
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1
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Parks and Recreation (2010)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2010), Performer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2010)
Telethon (May
6,
2010)
Season 2,
Episode 22
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Performer ("Axel F") (uncredited),
Writer ("Axel F") (uncredited)
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2
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Electric Dreams (2009)
(TV Mini-series) - Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2009), Performer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 2009) |
1
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1
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1
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1
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One Tree Hill (2008)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2008)
Touch Me I'm Going to Scream: Part I (Sep
1,
2008)
Season 6,
Episode 1
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Writer ("Hot Stuff") (uncredited)
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1
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1
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Weltberühmt in Österreich - 50 Jahre Austropop (2006–2008)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Paranoia") (2 episodes, 2008), Writer ("Soy tu vida (...weil ich dein Leben bin)") (1 episode, 2006)
Der Austropop hat keine Chance - also nützen wir sie! (2008)
Season 2,
Episode 4
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Writer ("Paranoia")
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The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (2007)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)") (1 episode, 2007) |
1
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2004)
(TV Series) - Music ("Axel F Theme") (1 episode, 2004)
Peter Gallagher/Pun Yin/Rachael Yamagata (May
14,
2004)
Season 11,
Episode 116
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Music ("Axel F Theme") (uncredited)
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Phoenix Nights (2002)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Hot Stuff") (1 episode, 2002)
Brian Gets Everyone Back Together (Aug
8,
2002)
Season 2,
Episode 1
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Writer ("Hot Stuff") (uncredited)
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1
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Der König von St. Pauli (1998)
(TV Series) - Composer (6 episodes, 1998), Performer ("Lajana (Instrumental)") (1 episode, 1998), Writer ("He's The King") (1 episode, 1998) |
6
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Projekt X (1998)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (1 episode, 1998)
Hilfe, meine Frau kann nicht Fußballspielen - Das schwächste Glied der Emanzipation (1998)
Season 1,
Episode 11
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Performer ("Top Gun Anthem") (uncredited)
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1
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1
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Saturday Night Live (1996)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 1996), Performer ("Axel F") (1 episode, 1996)
Tom Hanks/Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (Sep
28,
1996)
Season 22,
Episode 1
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Performer ("Axel F") (uncredited),
Writer ("Axel F") (uncredited)
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1
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1
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The Simpsons (1993)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Theme from 'Beverly Hills Cop'") (1 episode, 1993)
Marge vs. the Monorail (Jan
14,
1993)
Season 4,
Episode 12
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Writer ("Theme from 'Beverly Hills Cop'")
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1
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10
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Sábado noche (1989)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Solitaria mujer (Keep Keep All The Fires Burning Bright)") (1 episode, 1989)
Episode dated 8 April 1989 (Apr
8,
1989)
Writer ("Solitaria mujer (Keep Keep All The Fires Burning Bright)")
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1
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Emu's Wide World (1988)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Bit By Bit" (Theme From Fletch)) (1 episode, 1988)
Episode #3.11 (Jul
21,
1988)
Season 3,
Episode 11
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Writer ("Bit By Bit" (Theme From Fletch)) (uncredited)
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1
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Photon (1986–1987)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack (1 episode, 1987), Writer ("The Heat is On") (1 episode, 1986) |
2
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Rock 'n' Roll Summer Action (1986)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Bit By Bit (Theme From Fletch)") (1 episode, 1986) |
1
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1
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Alvin & the Chipmunks (1985)
(TV Series) - Writer ("The Heat is on") (1 episode, 1985)
Soccer to Me/Every Chipmunk Tells a Story (Oct
19,
1985)
Season 3,
Episode 6
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Writer ("The Heat is on")
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1
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Jack Orlando (1997)
(Video Game) - Composer, Music Editor, Music Recordist, Musician (piano, B3 Hammond organ & synthesizer), Music ("I Close My Eyes And Think Of You") |
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