Person · Composer

James L. Venable

A renowned composer's journey through the vibrant world of animation and comedy scoring leads him to balance creative ambition with the chaos of Hollywood deadlines.

Born

1962

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Music Department
Visual Effects

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In short · Composing since 1993, 4 decades active, 34 credits.

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Biography

James L. Venable is an American composer who has worked extensively in film and television, with a focus on animated series. He has composed music for popular shows including *The Powerpuff Girls*, *Samurai Jack*, and *Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends*, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 2005 and an Annie Award for achievement in music for an animated series. Venable has also contributed scores to feature films such as *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back*, *Scary Movie 3*, *4*, and *5*, and *EuroTrip*. In 2004, he released an electronica album titled *Holding Space* through Screaming Fan Records.

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