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David Shire
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In short · Composing since 1971, 6 decades active, 90 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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85 creditsBrighton Beach(2020)
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Love After Love(2017)
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The American Side(2016)
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Quitters(2015)
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt(2009)
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Zodiac(2007)
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The Tollbooth(2004)
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Ash Wednesday(2002)
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Double Platinum(1999)
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Sarah, Plain & Tall: Winter's End(1999)
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I Married a Monster(1998)
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Rear Window(1998)
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To Dance with Olivia(1997)
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Alone(1997)
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Ms. Scrooge(1997)
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Last Stand at Saber River(1997)
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Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story(1995)
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Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story(1995)
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The Heidi Chronicles(1995)
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One Night Stand(1995)
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A Father for Charlie(1995)
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My Antonia(1995)
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Tecumseh: The Last Warrior(1995)
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Once in a Lifetime(1994)
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The Companion(1994)
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The Man Who Wouldn't Die(1994)
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Lily in Winter(1994)
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Skylark(1993)
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Heartbeat(1993)
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Broadway Bound(1992)
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1 winAcademy Awards
- Won1979Oscar — Music (original Song)
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- Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors StorySelf · 2026
- Remembering Return to OzSelf · 2021
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