Mychael Danna

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Mychael Danna (born September 20, 1958) is a Canadian composer of film and television score.

Early life and education[change | change source]

Danna was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and raised in Burlington, Ontario.

Career[change | change source]

Danna served for five years as composer-in-residence at the McLaughlin Planetarium in Toronto.

Personal life[change | change source]

Danna's wife Aparna is of Indian origin; the couples have sons and reside in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Influences[change | change source]

Danna stated composers like Jerry Goldsmith, Eumir Deodato, Elmer Bernstein, Alan Menken, Vangelis, Dave Grusin, Harold Budd, Peter Bernstein, Jean-Michel Jarre, Joel McNeely, John Williams, John Barry, James Horner, Howard Shore, Lalo Schifrin, Henry Mancini and Randy Newman as influences.

Filmography[change | change source]

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