Leon Michels

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87 titles

Past Film & Video (43 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Play Dirty (2025) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" Writer: "I Need A Dollar" See fewer
Terror Keeps You Slender (2025) (Short) - Composer Composer See fewer	$40K
Oh, Hi! (2025) Writer: "Sexy To Someone" Writer: "Sexy To Someone" See fewer		$1.2MM	$2.1MM	$2.1MM
Balestra (2024) Writer: "Zaharila" Writer: "Zaharila" See fewer
Tarot (2024) Writer: "Alive" Writer: "Alive" See fewer	$8MM	$6.5MM	$19MM	$49MM
Lift (2024) Writer: "Get Ready" Writer: "Get Ready" See fewer
Good Burger 2 (2023) Writer: "Just Can't Win" Writer: "Just Can't Win" See fewer
Boy Kills World (2023) Music Producer: Original Songs, Musician: Original Songs Drums / Bass / Guitar / Horn / Keys / Percussion / Vocals, Arranger: "The Boy's Lament", Performer: "Arping", Writer: "No Friends", "Lal Mahal", "Arping", "Mutantes", "Strings And Hammers", "I Get Mine", "Pushing Rocks", "Adult Theme No. 3", "Butterflies" Music Producer: Original Songs, Musician: Original Songs Drums / Bass / Guitar / Horn / Keys / Percussion / Vocals, Arranger: "The Boy's Lament", Performer: "Arping", Writer: "No Friends", "Lal Mahal", "Arping", "Mutantes", "Strings And Hammers", "I Get Mine", "Pushing Rocks", "Adult Theme No. 3", "Butterflies" See fewer		$1.7MM	$2.6MM	$3.3MM
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) Writer: "Color My Life" Writer: "Color My Life" See fewer
Causeway (2022) Writer: "Detroit Twice", "Walk With Me" Writer: "Detroit Twice", "Walk With Me" See fewer
Fresh (2022) Writer: "Piece Of Me" Writer: "Piece Of Me" See fewer
Kung Fu Zohra (2021) Composer (as El Michels Affair) Composer (as El Michels Affair) See fewer	€6.2MM			$326K
Down with the King (2021) Leon, Music: "Masterclass - Freestyle", "Vibes V2 - Freestyle", "See T Eye - Freestyle", The Producers Wish To Thank, Writer: "5th Company", "Single Cut", "Through It All (Instrumental)", "Keytar", "Mr. Brew" Leon, Music: "Masterclass - Freestyle", "Vibes V2 - Freestyle", "See T Eye - Freestyle", The Producers Wish To Thank, Writer: "5th Company", "Single Cut", "Through It All (Instrumental)", "Keytar", "Mr. Brew" See fewer
The Tax Collector (2020) Writer: "Parachute" Writer: "Parachute" See fewer	$20MM	$310K	$1MM	$1.3MM
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (2019) Writer: "Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)" Writer: "Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)" See fewer
Creed II (2018) Writer: "I Feel A Change" Writer: "I Feel A Change" See fewer	$50MM	$36MM	$116MM	$214MM
Kin (2018) Writer: "Slow Love" Writer: "Slow Love" See fewer	$30MM	$3MM	$5.7MM	$10MM
America's Musical Journey (2018) (Short) - Writer: "Hello World" Writer: "Hello World" See fewer
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Soundtrack ("The World (Is Going Up in Flames)") Soundtrack ("The World (Is Going Up in Flames)") See fewer	$177MM	$17MM	$41MM	$226MM
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) Writer: "Right As Rain" Writer: "Right As Rain" See fewer	$35MM	$8.6MM	$24MM	$212MM
Vincent N Roxxy (2016) Writer: "How Long" Writer: "How Long" See fewer	$2.6MM			$24K
How to Be Single (2016) Writer: "Stay In My Corner" Writer: "Stay In My Corner" See fewer	$38MM	$18MM	$47MM	$113MM
Dirty Grandpa (2016) Writer: "Heartaches & Pain" Writer: "Heartaches & Pain" See fewer	$25MM	$11MM	$36MM	$94MM
The Sunshine Makers (2015) Writer: "Hold On" Writer: "Hold On" See fewer		$2K	$10K	$10K
In Stereo (2015) Writer: "Karina", "How Long (Instrumental)" Writer: "Karina", "How Long (Instrumental)" See fewer
Magic Mike XXL (2015) Writer: "Ladies" Writer: "Ladies" See fewer	$15MM	$13MM	$66MM	$123MM
The Wedding Ringer (2015) Writer: "Wedding Conversation" Writer: "Wedding Conversation" See fewer	$23MM	$21MM	$64MM	$80MM
Pet Therapy (2014) (Short) - Composer Composer See fewer
Black or White (2014) Writer: "You Put The Flame On It" Writer: "You Put The Flame On It" See fewer	$9MM	$6.2MM	$22MM	$22MM
Small Time (2014) Writer: "Still Hanging On" Writer: "Still Hanging On" See fewer
Stand Up Guys (2012) Writer: "How Long" Writer: "How Long" See fewer	$15MM	$1.5MM	$3.3MM	$5.1MM
Sparkle (2012) Writer: "If I" Writer: "If I" See fewer	$14MM	$12MM	$24MM	$25MM
Offender (2012) Writer: "The World Is Going Up In Flames" Writer: "The World Is Going Up In Flames" See fewer	$2MM			$183K
Charles Bradley: Soul of America (2012) Writer: "The Traitor", "Golden Rule", "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)", "In You (I Found Love)", "Mary's Baby", "Bushwick Lullaby", "Tired Of Fighting", "Montego Sunset", "Heartaches & Pain", "Make The Road By Walking", "The Contender", "How Long", "Lovin' You Baby", "Why Is It So Hard?", "Home Again!", "Esma" Writer: "The Traitor", "Golden Rule", "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)", "In You (I Found Love)", "Mary's Baby", "Bushwick Lullaby", "Tired Of Fighting", "Montego Sunset", "Heartaches & Pain", "Make The Road By Walking", "The Contender", "How Long", "Lovin' You Baby", "Why Is It So Hard?", "Home Again!", "Esma" See fewer
Save the Date (2012) Writer: "Lovin' You Baby" Writer: "Lovin' You Baby" See fewer		$4K	$6K	$6K
Bluey Robinson: I Need a Dollar (2011) (Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Page One (2011) Writer: "Make The Road By Walking" Writer: "Make The Road By Walking" See fewer		$29K	$1.1MM	$1.1MM
The Storming (2010) Writer: "I Need A Dollar (Chrome Remix)" Writer: "I Need A Dollar (Chrome Remix)" See fewer	$500K
Henry's Crime (2010) Writer: "The Traitor", "Make The Road By Walking", "Heartbeat (Dust To Dust)" Writer: "The Traitor", "Make The Road By Walking", "Heartbeat (Dust To Dust)" See fewer	$12MM	$9K	$103K	$2.2MM
Killers (2010) Writer: "Montego Sunset" Writer: "Montego Sunset" See fewer	$75MM	$16MM	$47MM	$98MM
Our Family Wedding (2010) Writer: "Home Again", "Tired Of Fighting" Writer: "Home Again", "Tired Of Fighting" See fewer	$14MM	$7.6MM	$20MM	$21MM
Blood and Bone (2009) Writer: "My World" Writer: "My World" See fewer	$3.7MM			$3K
I Love You, Man (2009) Writer: "Right As Rain" Writer: "Right As Rain" See fewer	$40MM	$18MM	$71MM	$92MM

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Past Television (39 titles)	Episodes
Severance (2025) (TV Series) - Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" (1 episode, 2025) Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" (1 episode, 2025) See fewer Sweet Vitriol (Mar 7, 2025) Season 2, Episode 8 - Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" See fewer	1
Viki ja Köpi Show (2024) (TV Series) - Writer: "Peace U Need" (1 episode, 2024) Writer: "Peace U Need" (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Dildolla on hyvä kalastaa! (Sep 25, 2024) Season 5, Episode 14 - Writer: "Peace U Need" Writer: "Peace U Need" See fewer	1
American Sports Story (2024) (TV Series) - Writer: "Shakey Dog" (1 episode, 2024) Writer: "Shakey Dog" (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice (Sep 17, 2024) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer: "Shakey Dog" Writer: "Shakey Dog" See fewer	1
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024) (TV Mini-series) - Writer: "Faithful Man" (1 episode, 2024) Writer: "Faithful Man" (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Round Two: Fight Night (Sep 5, 2024) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer: "Faithful Man" Writer: "Faithful Man" See fewer	1
Bad Monkey (2024) (TV Series) - Writer: "Honey Dove" (1 episode, 2024) Writer: "Honey Dove" (1 episode, 2024) See fewer The Floating-Human-Body-Parts Capital of America (Aug 14, 2024) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "Honey Dove" Writer: "Honey Dove" See fewer	1
The Project (2024) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (2 episodes, 2024) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (2 episodes, 2024) See fewer Episode dated 6 June 2024 (Jun 6, 2024) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" Writer: "I Need A Dollar" See fewer Episode dated 14 May 2024 (May 14, 2024) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" Writer: "I Need A Dollar" See fewer	2
Dark Matter (2024) (TV Series) - Writer: "Solo Dolo (Nightmare)" (1 episode, 2024) Writer: "Solo Dolo (Nightmare)" (1 episode, 2024) See fewer The Corridor (May 22, 2024) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer: "Solo Dolo (Nightmare)" Writer: "Solo Dolo (Nightmare)" See fewer	1
Barry (2018–2022) (TV Series) - Writer: "Change For The World" (20 episodes, 2018) Writer: "Change For The World" (20 episodes, 2018) See fewer 710N (May 29, 2022) Season 3, Episode 6 - Writer: "Change For The World" Writer: "Change For The World" See fewer See more See fewer Loading	20
Reacher (2022) (TV Series) - Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" (1 episode, 2022) Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Reacher Said Nothing (Feb 4, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" See fewer	1
Insecure (2021) (TV Series) - Writer: "Why Hide" (1 episode, 2021) Writer: "Why Hide" (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Surviving, Okay?! (Nov 21, 2021) Season 5, Episode 5 - Writer: "Why Hide" Writer: "Why Hide" See fewer	1
Ozark (2020) (TV Series) - Writer: "Piece Of Me" (1 episode, 2020) Writer: "Piece Of Me" (1 episode, 2020) See fewer BFF (Mar 27, 2020) Season 3, Episode 8 - Writer: "Piece Of Me" Writer: "Piece Of Me" See fewer	1
The Outsider (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Writer: "Zaharila" (1 episode, 2020) Writer: "Zaharila" (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Foxhead (Feb 23, 2020) Season 1, Episode 8 - Writer: "Zaharila" Writer: "Zaharila" See fewer	1
Servant (2019) (TV Series) - Writer: "Parachute" (1 episode, 2019) Writer: "Parachute" (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Bear (Dec 6, 2019) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer: "Parachute" Writer: "Parachute" See fewer	1
Briarpatch (2019) (TV Series) - Writer: "Lights Out" (1 episode, 2019) Writer: "Lights Out" (1 episode, 2019) See fewer First Time in Saint Disgrace (Feb 6, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "Lights Out" Writer: "Lights Out" See fewer	1
South Side (2019) (TV Series) - Writer: "It's Been A Long Time" (1 episode, 2019) Writer: "It's Been A Long Time" (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Xbox (Jul 24, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "It's Been A Long Time" Writer: "It's Been A Long Time" See fewer	1
Big Little Lies (2019) (TV Series) - Writer: "Let Love Stand A Chance" (1 episode, 2019) Writer: "Let Love Stand A Chance" (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Tell-Tale Hearts (Jun 16, 2019) Season 2, Episode 2 - Writer: "Let Love Stand A Chance" Writer: "Let Love Stand A Chance" See fewer	1
Vida (2018) (TV Series) - Writer: "Mi Corazon" (1 episode, 2018) Writer: "Mi Corazon" (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Episode #1.3 (May 20, 2018) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer: "Mi Corazon" Writer: "Mi Corazon" See fewer	1
Preacher (2017) (TV Series) - Writer: "Special Night" (1 episode, 2017) Writer: "Special Night" (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Dirty Little Secret (Aug 21, 2017) Season 2, Episode 10 - Writer: "Special Night" Writer: "Special Night" See fewer	1
Conan (2011–2017) (TV Series) - Writer: "Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)" (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) Writer: "Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)" (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Kurt Russell/Ron Funches/Chicano Batman (May 3, 2017) Season 7, Episode 82 - Writer: "Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)" Writer: "Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)" See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Riverdale (2017) (TV Series) - Writer: "Strange Boy" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "No Surprise" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2017) Writer: "Strange Boy" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "No Surprise" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness (Feb 23, 2017) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer: "Strange Boy" (uncredited) Writer: "Strange Boy" (uncredited) See fewer Chapter One: The River's Edge (Jan 26, 2017) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "No Surprise" (uncredited) Writer: "No Surprise" (uncredited) See fewer	2
The Vampire Diaries (2013–2016) (TV Series) - Writer: "Nobody But You" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "Revolution" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2013) Writer: "Nobody But You" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "Revolution" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Today Will Be Different (Oct 28, 2016) Season 8, Episode 2 - Writer: "Nobody But You" (uncredited) Writer: "Nobody But You" (uncredited) See fewer The Originals (Apr 25, 2013) Season 4, Episode 20 - Writer: "Revolution" (uncredited) Writer: "Revolution" (uncredited) See fewer	2
Goliath (2016) (TV Series) - Writer: "Locked Down" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) Writer: "Locked Down" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Game On (Oct 14, 2016) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer: "Locked Down" (uncredited) Writer: "Locked Down" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Luke Cage (2016) (TV Series) - Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" (1 episode, 2016) Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Who's Gonna Take the Weight? (Sep 30, 2016) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" Writer: "Ain't It A Sin" See fewer	1
Who's Doing the Dishes? (2016) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer David Van Day (Sep 19, 2016) Season 3, Episode 11 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Chelsea Does (2016) (TV Series) - Writer: "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)" (1 episode, 2016) Writer: "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)" (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Chelsea Does Racism (Jan 23, 2016) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer: "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)" Writer: "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)" See fewer	1
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2015) (TV Series) - Writer: "Antidote" (1 episode, 2015) Writer: "Antidote" (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Seth Rogen/Leslie Odom Jr./Travis Scott/Emily Armstrong (Nov 16, 2015) Season 3, Episode 38 - Writer: "Antidote" Writer: "Antidote" See fewer	1
Lotta (2010–2015) (TV Series) - Writer: "Right As Rain" (4 episodes, 2010) Writer: "Right As Rain" (4 episodes, 2010) See fewer Lotta & das ewige Warum (Sep 3, 2015) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer: "Right As Rain" (uncredited) Writer: "Right As Rain" (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Orange Is the New Black (2014) (TV Series) - Writer: "Love Bug Blues" (1 episode, 2014) Writer: "Love Bug Blues" (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Thirsty Bird (Jun 6, 2014) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer: "Love Bug Blues" Writer: "Love Bug Blues" See fewer	1
The Voice (2014) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (1 episode, 2014) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (1 episode, 2014) See fewer The Blind Auditions, Part 4 (May 7, 2014) Season 3, Episode 4 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" Writer: "I Need A Dollar" See fewer	1
The Originals (2014) (TV Series) - Writer: "Kingdom Of Izzness" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) Writer: "Kingdom Of Izzness" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer The Big Uneasy (Apr 15, 2014) Season 1, Episode 18 - Writer: "Kingdom Of Izzness" (uncredited) Writer: "Kingdom Of Izzness" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Suits (2013) (TV Series) - Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2013) Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Unfinished Business (Jul 30, 2013) Season 3, Episode 3 - Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" (uncredited) Writer: "Where Do We Go From Here" (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Farmer Wants a Wife (2012) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Episode #8.2 (Aug 16, 2012) Season 8, Episode 2 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Tricky Business (2012) (TV Mini-series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Bad Debts in Wollongong (May 14, 2012) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Voice UK (2012) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Blind Auditions 2 (Mar 31, 2012) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer	1
EastEnders (2011) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2011), Producer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2011), Producer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Episode #1.4290 (Sep 27, 2011) Season 1, Episode 4,290 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited), Producer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited), Producer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer Episode #1.4258 (Aug 2, 2011) Season 1, Episode 4,258 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer	2
The X Factor UK (2011) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Auditions 7 (Sep 18, 2011) Season 8, Episode 7 - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2010) (TV Series) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (1 episode, 2010) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 16 December 2010 (Dec 16, 2010) Writer: "I Need A Dollar" Writer: "I Need A Dollar" See fewer	1
Ugly Betty (2009) (TV Series) - Writer: "Right As Rain" (1 episode, 2009) Writer: "Right As Rain" (1 episode, 2009) See fewer In the Stars (May 14, 2009) Season 3, Episode 22 - Writer: "Right As Rain" Writer: "Right As Rain" See fewer	1
The Inbetweeners (2009) (TV Series) - Writer: "Right As Rain" (uncredited) (3 episodes, 2009) Writer: "Right As Rain" (uncredited) (3 episodes, 2009) See fewer Exam Time (Mar 31, 2010) Season 2, Episode 6 - Writer: "Right As Rain" (uncredited) Writer: "Right As Rain" (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3

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Self (2 titles)
Live on KEXP (2014) (Podcast Series) - Self / Self - Sax (1 episode, 2014) Self / Self - Sax (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Lee Fields and the Expressions: Live on KEXP (Jul 1, 2014) Self / Self - Sax Self / Self - Sax See fewer
Spin's 25th Anniversary Concert Series (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer

Other (3 titles)
Clairo: Terrapin (2025) (Music Video) - Composer, Band Member Composer, Band Member See fewer
Clairo: Juna (2024) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer: "Juna" Composer, Writer: "Juna" See fewer
Aloe Blacc: I Need a Dollar (2011) (Music Video) - Writer: "I Need A Dollar" Writer: "I Need A Dollar" See fewer

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