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Van Dyke Parks
Sound

Van Dyke Parks

Born 1943-01-03
Hattiesburg - Mississippi - USA
Department: Sound

Biography

Van Dyke Parks is an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer who has composed various film and television soundtracks.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Van Dyke Parks

Twin Peaks
TV
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Twin Peaks

1990
TMDB4.2
Popeye
Movie
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Popeye

1980
TMDB2.8
The Brave Little Toaster
Movie
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The Brave Little Toaster

1987
TMDB3.5
The Two Jakes
Movie
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The Two Jakes

1990
TMDB3.0
Studio One
TV
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Studio One

1948
TMDB2.7
Broken Trail
TV
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Broken Trail

2006
TMDB3.5
Wild Bill
Movie
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Wild Bill

1995
TMDB2.9
Call Me Claus
Movie
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Call Me Claus

2001
TMDB2.9
Goin' South
Movie
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Goin' South

1978
TMDB2.9
The Company
Movie
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The Company

2003
TMDB2.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (81 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysSelf (archival footage)Movie2024
Peter Case: A Million Miles AwayPeter Case: A Million Miles AwaySelfMovie2022
Sayonara AmericaSayonara AmericaSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
A World Without Beethoven?A World Without Beethoven?SelfMovie2020
No SmokingNo SmokingSelfMovie2019
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell GeorgeFeats First: The Life and Music of Lowell GeorgeSelf / Producer MusicianMovie2015
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969Self (archive footage)Movie2010
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)SelfMovie2010
CeremonyCeremonyAdditional MusicMovie2010
The People SpeakThe People SpeakSelfMovie2009
1974: On the Road With The Beach BoysSelfMovie2009
Dark MatterDark MatterOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Silverchair: Making of Young ModernSilverchair: Making of Young ModernHimselfMovie2007
Broken TrailBroken TrailOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2006
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be NiceSelfMovie2005
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SmileBeautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SmileSelfMovie2004
The Adventures of Ociee NashThe Adventures of Ociee NashOriginal Music ComposerMovie2004
The CompanyThe CompanyMusicMovie2003
Ringo RamaRingo RamaHimselfMovie2003
Stuart Little: The Animated SeriesStuart Little: The Animated SeriesMusicTV Series2003
Charms for the Easy LifeCharms for the Easy LifeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley StoryWhitewash: The Clarence Brandley StoryMusicMovie2002
Monday Night MayhemMonday Night MayhemOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with MusicSelfMovie2002
Call Me ClausCall Me ClausOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
In the Time of the ButterfliesIn the Time of the ButterfliesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
The Ponder HeartThe Ponder HeartOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
Harlan County WarHarlan County WarOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
The Beach Boys: Endless HarmonyThe Beach Boys: Endless HarmonySelfMovie2000
Border LineBorder LineOriginal Music ComposerMovie1999
A Chance of SnowA Chance of SnowOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
NoahNoahOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
ShadrachShadrachOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
Barney's Great AdventureBarney's Great AdventureOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
Murder, She Wrote: South by SouthwestMurder, She Wrote: South by SouthwestOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Oliver TwistOliver TwistOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Bastard Out of CarolinaBastard Out of CarolinaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1996
The Summer of Ben TylerThe Summer of Ben TylerOriginal Music ComposerMovie1996
Wild BillWild BillOriginal Music ComposerMovie1995
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesBrian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesSelfMovie1995
One ChristmasOne ChristmasOriginal Music ComposerMovie1994
Next DoorNext DoorOriginal Music ComposerMovie1994
Out on a LimbOut on a LimbOriginal Music ComposerMovie1992
Eerie, IndianaEerie, IndianaOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1991
Frogs!Frogs!Original Music ComposerMovie1991
The Two JakesThe Two JakesFrancis HannahMovie1990
The Two JakesThe Two JakesOriginal Music ComposerMovie1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeMother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeMinister of MerrimentMovie1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeMother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeOriginal Music ComposerMovie1990
Twin PeaksTwin PeaksJack RacineTV Series1990
Rabbit Ears - The Fisherman and His WifeRabbit Ears - The Fisherman and His WifeMusicMovie1989
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialPee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
VibesVibesDr. WeinerMovie1988
Rented LipsRented LipsOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
Casual Sex?Casual Sex?Original Music ComposerMovie1988
Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a BallRy Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a BallHimselfMovie1988
The Brave Little ToasterThe Brave Little ToasterMusicMovie1987
The Brave Little ToasterThe Brave Little ToasterSongsMovie1987
Ponce de LeonPonce de LeonMusicMovie1986
Club ParadiseClub ParadiseOriginal Music ComposerMovie1986
Darlin' ClementineDarlin' ClementineMusicMovie1986
The Beach Boys: An American BandThe Beach Boys: An American BandSelf (archive footage)Movie1985
Tall Tales & LegendsTall Tales & LegendsMusicTV Series1985
Follow That BirdFollow That BirdMusicMovie1985
Little Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding HoodMusic DirectorMovie1983
Jack and the BeanstalkJack and the BeanstalkMusic ConsultantMovie1983
The Tale of the Frog PrinceThe Tale of the Frog PrinceThe MusicianMovie1982
Faerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale TheatreThe MusicianTV Series1982
PopeyePopeyeHoagy the Piano PlayerMovie1980
PopeyePopeyeConductorMovie1980
Goin' SouthGoin' SouthOriginal Music ComposerMovie1978
Loose ShoesLoose ShoesIndian #2Movie1978
The Beach Boys: It's OKThe Beach Boys: It's OKSelfMovie1976
The Beach Boys: It's OKThe Beach Boys: It's OKSelfMovie1976
Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?Self / AppearanceMovie1970
The SwanThe SwanGeorgeMovie1956
BoninoAndrew BoninoTV Series1953
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric TheaterHoraceTV Series1953
Studio OneStudio OneEddie StoneTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneRobbieTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneLawrence AldenTV Series1948