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Michael Omartian

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Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian was born on 26 November 1945 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Arthur (1981), Maverick (1994) and Anastasia (1997). He has been married to Stormie Omartian since 1978. They have three children.
BornNovember 26, 1945
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BornNovember 26, 1945
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Dudley Moore in Arthur (1981)
    Arthur
    6.9
    • Soundtrack("Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)")
    • 1981
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Maverick
    7.0
    • Soundtrack("Amazing Grace")
    • 1994
    John Cusack, Meg Ryan, Hank Azaria, Christopher Lloyd, Liz Callaway, Jim Cummings, and Jonathan Dokuchitz in Anastasia (1997)
    Anastasia
    7.2
    • Soundtrack("Once Upon a December")
    • 1997
    Splash (1984)
    Splash
    6.3
    • Soundtrack("She Works Hard for the Money")
    • 1984

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • Toni Collette, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Salish Matter, Jordan Matter, Annie Murphy, Lana Condor, and Blue Chapman in Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)
      Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
      5.7
      • piano: Ride Like The Wind
      • 2023
    • Last Ounce of Courage (2012)
      Last Ounce of Courage
      3.5
      • conductor
      • music producer
      • 2012
    • Frances Ruffelle in Christopher Cross: I Will (Take You Forever) (1988)
      Christopher Cross: I Will (Take You Forever)
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1988
    • Margaret Colin in Leg Work (1987)
      Leg Work
      8.1
      TV Series
      • main title theme
      • 1987
    • Exercise for Life: The Video
      Video
      • musician
      • 1986
    • USA for Africa: We Are the World (1985)
      USA for Africa: We Are the World
      7.5
      Music Video
      • music arranger
      • 1985
    • Dan Aykroyd, Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Bob Geldof, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bill Gibson, Daryl Hall, Chris Hayes, Dan Hill, Sean Hopper, James Ingram, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Kenny Loggins, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Steve Perry, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters, Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis & The News, and USA for Africa in We Are the World (1985)
      We Are the World
      8.0
      TV Movie
      • musician: keyboards (uncredited)
      • 1985
    • Donna Summer in Donna Summer: She Works Hard for the Money (1983)
      Donna Summer: Unconditional Love
      6.6
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1983
    • Christopher Cross: Sailing (1980)
      Christopher Cross: Sailing
      6.8
      Music Video
      • music arranger
      • music producer
      • 1980
    • Tunnel Vision (1976)
      Tunnel Vision
      5.0
      • orchestrator
      • 1976
    • Andy Griffith and Jamie Smith-Jackson in Go Ask Alice (1973)
      Go Ask Alice
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • music producer: Almo Productions
      • 1973

    Composer

    • The Amendment (2018)
      The Amendment
      6.7
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Eating You Alive (2018)
      Eating You Alive
      7.9
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Hero (2014)
      Hero
      7.0
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Amy Grant: That's What Love Is For
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1991
    • Robert Palmer Feat. BJ Nelson: Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming (Remix Version) (1989)
      Robert Palmer Feat. BJ Nelson: Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming (Remix Version)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Robert Palmer Feat. BJ Nelson: Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming (1989)
      Robert Palmer Feat. BJ Nelson: Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Frances Ruffelle in Christopher Cross: I Will (Take You Forever) (1988)
      Christopher Cross: I Will (Take You Forever)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Margaret Colin in Leg Work (1987)
      Leg Work
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1987
    • Jermaine Jackson: I Think It's Love
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1986
    • Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta in Jermaine Jackson: (The Closest Thing To) Perfect (1985)
      Jermaine Jackson: (The Closest Thing To) Perfect
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1985
    • Christopher Cross in Christopher Cross: Charm the Snake (1985)
      Christopher Cross: Charm the Snake
      4.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1985
    • Bruce Sudano and Donna Summer in Donna Summer: Supernatural Love (1984)
      Donna Summer: Supernatural Love
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1984
    • Donna Summer in Donna Summer: She Works Hard for the Money (1983)
      Donna Summer: She Works Hard for the Money
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1983
    • Al Jarreau: Boogie Down
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1983
    • Donna Summer in Donna Summer: She Works Hard for the Money (1983)
      Donna Summer: Unconditional Love
      6.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1983

    Actor

    • Mel Gibson and Amy Grant in The Maverick Choir: Amazing Grace (1994)
      The Maverick Choir: Amazing Grace
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Michael Omartian
      • 1994
    • Eric Clapton in Eric Clapton: Forever Man (1985)
      Eric Clapton: Forever Man
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Michael Omartian
      • 1985
    • Ernest Borgnine, Gene Hackman, Leslie Nielsen, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Carol Lynley, Pamela Sue Martin, Arthur O'Connell, and Eric Shea in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
      The Poseidon Adventure
      7.1
      • Keyboard Player in Band (uncredited)
      • 1972

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • November 26, 1945
      • Evanston, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Stormie Omartian1978 - present (3 children)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Father of three grown children.

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      79 years old
    • When was Michael Omartian born?
      November 26, 1945
    • Where was Michael Omartian born?
      Evanston, Illinois, USA
    • What is Michael Omartian known for?
      Arthur, Splash, Maverick, and Anastasia
    • Is Michael Omartian married?
      Yes, to Stormie Omartian since 1978

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