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David Zippel Biography

Birth Name:David Zippel

Birth Place:Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Music department, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Won the 1998 Annie Award for his musical production for "Mulan․"
  • Won the 1999 ASCAP Award for Top TV Series for his work on "Veronica's Closet․"
  • In 1976, he earned a degree from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Started writing lyrics in high school when he would create parodies of popular songs of the time
  • Started writing lyrics with composer Wall Harper after seeing the musician at a Barbara Cook concert
  • Aspired to study at Harvard Law School before deciding to become a lyricist
  • Often contributed lyrics to Disney animated films or musicals

Awards

  • 1995Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1998ASCAP Award-Top TV Series: winner
  • 1998ASCAP Award-Top Box Office Films: winner
  • 1998Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 1998Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production: winner
  • 1998Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1998OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Comedy/Musical Score: nominated
  • 1998OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 1999ASCAP Award-Top Box Office Films: winner
  • 1999ASCAP Award-Top TV Series: winner
  • 1999Oscar-Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score: nominated
  • 1999Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1999Grammy-Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television: nominated
  • 1999OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Family Score: nominated
  • 1999OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 2011HFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2011PFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2012GAFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2012INOCA-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 2021OFTA Film Award-Best Adapted Song: nominated