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Jeff Porcaro(1954-1992)

  • Music Department
  • Actor
  • Composer
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Jeff Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro was born on 1 April 1954 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Aquaman (2018), Dune (1984) and Moonfall (2022). He was married to Susan Porcaro Goings. He died on 5 August 1992 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornApril 1, 1954
DiedAugust 5, 1992(38)
BornApril 1, 1954
DiedAugust 5, 1992(38)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman (2018)
Aquaman
6.8
  • Soundtrack("Ocean to Ocean")
  • 2018
Sean Young and Kyle MacLachlan in Dune (1984)
Dune
6.3
  • Music Department(Toto)
  • 1984
Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, and John Bradley in Moonfall (2022)
Moonfall
5.2
  • Soundtrack(as Jeffrey Porcaro, "Africa")
  • 2022
Whoopi Goldberg in The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple
7.7
  • Music Department(uncredited)
  • 1985

Credits

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Music Department

  • Weezer: Africa (2018)
    Weezer: Africa
    7.3
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2018
  • Darlene Wynn, Tim Perez-Ross, Bobby Perry II, Kelli-Anne Harris, Kayleigh Stover, and Sydney Celeste Rose in A Slight Indiscretion (2017)
    A Slight Indiscretion
    7.9
    Short
    • drums: ending theme: Souvenir
    • 2017
  • Jason Derulo in Jason Derulo: Fight for You (2011)
    Jason Derulo: Fight for You
    5.7
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2011
  • Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Grand Canyon
    6.8
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1991
  • Julia Roberts and Campbell Scott in Dying Young (1991)
    Dying Young
    6.0
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1991
  • Bruce Willis in Hudson Hawk (1991)
    Hudson Hawk
    5.7
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1991
  • If Looks Could Kill (1991)
    If Looks Could Kill
    5.8
    • musician: drums on "Teach Me How To Dream" (uncredited)
    • 1991
  • Steven Seagal in Marked for Death (1990)
    Marked for Death
    5.9
    • musician
    • 1990
  • Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (1990)
    Pretty Woman
    7.1
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1990
  • Peter Dobson in Sing (1989)
    Sing
    6.7
    • musician: drummer
    • 1989
  • Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Corbin Bernsen in Major League (1989)
    Major League
    7.2
    • musician: drums (uncredited)
    • 1989
  • Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Jeffrey Jones, Michael Keaton, and Catherine O'Hara in Beetlejuice (1988)
    Beetlejuice
    7.5
    • musician: percussion (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • Off Limits (1988)
    Off Limits
    6.2
    • musician
    • 1988
  • Campus Man (1987)
    Campus Man
    4.8
    • musician: drums
    • 1987
  • Whoopi Goldberg in The Color Purple (1985)
    The Color Purple
    7.7
    • musician: percussion
    • percussion (uncredited)
    • 1985

Actor

  • Warren Zevon in Warren Zevon: Searching for a Heart (1991)
    Warren Zevon: Searching for a Heart
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1991
  • Toto: Can You Hear What I'm Saying (1990)
    Toto: Can You Hear What I'm Saying
    5.7
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1990
  • Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, and TOTO in Toto: Out of Love (1990)
    Toto: Out of Love
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1990
  • Joseph Williams in Toto: Stop Loving You (1988)
    Toto: Stop Loving You
    7.9
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1988
  • Toto: Straight for the Heart (1988)
    Toto: Straight for the Heart
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1988
  • Joseph Williams in Toto: Pamela (1988)
    Toto: Pamela
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1988
  • Diana Canova and Jonathan Prince in Throb (1986)
    Throb
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1987
  • David Gilmour in David Gilmour Live 1984 (1984)
    David Gilmour: All Lovers Are Deranged
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • David Gilmour in David Gilmour Live 1984 (1984)
    David Gilmour: Blue Light
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1984
  • Randy Newman in Randy Newman: I Love L.A. (1983)
    Randy Newman: I Love L.A.
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1983
  • Cynthia Rhodes in Toto: Rosanna (1982)
    Toto: Rosanna
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1982
  • TOTO in Toto: Africa (1982)
    Toto: Africa
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1982
  • Steve Lukather and TOTO in Toto: 99 (1979)
    Toto: 99
    5.9
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1979
  • Toto: Georgy Porgy (1979)
    Toto: Georgy Porgy
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro
    • 1979
  • TOTO in Toto: I'll Supply the Love (1979)
    Toto: I'll Supply the Love
    6.2
    Music Video
    • Jeff Porcaro (as Jeffrey Porcaro)
    • 1979

Composer

  • Grum: Through the Night
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2010
  • Toto: Stranger in Town (1984)
    Toto: Stranger in Town
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • TOTO in Toto: Africa (1982)
    Toto: Africa
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1982

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Jeffrey Porcaro
  • Height
    • 5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
  • Born
    • April 1, 1954
    • Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • August 5, 1992
    • Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Susan Porcaro GoingsOctober 22, 1983 - August 5, 1992 (his death, 3 children)
  • Parents
    • Joe Porcaro
  • Relatives
      Joleen Porcaro(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Album: "Michael J. McDonald: Take it to Heart", Drums and Percussion, for 'Reprise Records[us]'

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Considered one of the greatest drummers in music history.
  • Nickname
    • Jeffrey

FAQ

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  • When did Jeff Porcaro die?
    August 5, 1992
  • How did Jeff Porcaro die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Jeff Porcaro when he died?
    38 years old
  • Where did Jeff Porcaro die?
    Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Jeff Porcaro born?
    April 1, 1954

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