Biography
Award-winning composer Marc Shaiman first worked as a music director and arranger for
Bette Midler's extravagant live shows. He later supervised the music for the diva's films
Divine Madness (1980),
Big Business, and
Beaches (both 1988). He made his debut as a composer on the soundtrack of
Rob Reiner's
Misery (1990) and subsequently scored three more films for him. He has also worked with
Barry Sonnenfeld on both
Addams Family films and with Ron Underwood. In addition to composing music, Shaiman also produces records and, in 1989, earned a gold record for his work on the
When Harry Met Sally soundtrack. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide