Alan Menken
Alan Irwin Menken is an American composer and conductor. Over his career he has received numerous accolades including winning eight Academy Awards, a Tony Award, eleven Grammy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and a Daytime Emmy Award. He is one of 22 recipients to have won the competitive EGOT.
Background
- Born in
- New Rochelle
- Educated at
- New York UniversitySteinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human DevelopmentNew York University College of Arts and ScienceNew Rochelle High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Original Song🏆 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media🏆 Academy Award for Best Original Score🏆 Grammy Award for Song of the Year🏆 Disney Legends
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1949
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