Marc Shaiman
Known for
Marc Shaiman is an American actor with genuine international reach with a following built on roles rather than on publicity. For a very large audience, Marc Shaiman is Conductor from 'The Addams Family'. 'Hairspray' is the other title with comparable reach. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Between cinema and television the tally comes to 16 credits.
Marc Shaiman
12 Movies
4 Series
Marc Shaiman is an American actor with genuine international reach with a following built on roles rather than on publicity. For a very large audience, Marc Shaiman is Conductor from 'The Addams Family'. 'Hairspray' is the other title with comparable reach. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Between cinema and television the tally comes to 16 credits.
Movies
Plays Conductor
The Addams Family
1991
Plays Piano Player
Hot Shots!
1991
Producer
Plays Talent Agent
Hairspray
2007
Plays Piano Player
North
1994
Plays Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
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2021
Plays Pianist
Down with Love
2003
Plays Piano Accompanist
Heart and Souls
1993
Plays News Theme Writer
Broadcast News
1987
Plays Pianist
Scenes from a Mall
1991
Plays Lucky Zindberg
Mr. Saturday Night
1992
Writer
Plays Piano Player
Prop 8: The Musical
2008
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Aspiring Composers and Lyricists
2021
Film
Gossip Girl
Pianist · 1 episode
2021–
TV
Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway
Performer
2020
Film
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
Difficult People
Marc Shaiman · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Smash
Pianist · 2 episodes
2012–
TV
Prop 8: The Musical
Piano Player
2008
Film
Hairspray
Talent Agent
2007
Film
Down with Love
Pianist
2003
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Marc Shaiman and where are they from?
Marc Shaiman is 67 years old, born on October 22, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Marc Shaiman?
Marc Shaiman is best known for roles in The Addams Family, Hairspray, Hot Shots!.
How many movies has Marc Shaiman been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Marc Shaiman has appeared in 12 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Marc Shaiman's first movie?
The career of Marc Shaiman began with Broadcast News (1987).
What is Marc Shaiman's most recent movie or series?
Marc Shaiman's most recent release is Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been, which premiered on September 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Marc Shaiman appeared in?
On television, Marc Shaiman has appeared in South Park, Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Gossip Girl.
Marc Shaiman
1959-10-22 · Newark, New Jersey, USA
Marc Shaiman (/ˈʃeɪmən/ SHAY-mən; born October 22, 1959) is an American composer and lyricist for films, television, and theatre, best known for his collaborations with lyricist and director Scott Wittman, actor Billy Crystal, and director Rob Reiner. Shaiman has received numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. He has also received seven Academy Award nominations.Marc Shaiman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.