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Cynthia Weil(1940-2023)

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Cynthia Weil was born on 18 October 1940 in New York City, New York, USA. She was a composer and writer, known for An American Tail (1986), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) and Troy (2004). She was previously married to Barry Mann. She died on 1 June 2023 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
BornOctober 18, 1940
DiedJune 1, 2023(82)
BornOctober 18, 1940
DiedJune 1, 2023(82)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

Known for

Phillip Glasser in An American Tail (1986)
An American Tail
6.9
  • Music Department(lyrics by)
  • 1986
Haley Joel Osment in A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
7.2
  • Soundtrack("For Always")
  • 2001
Brad Pitt, Sean Bean, Saffron Burrows, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Rose Byrne, Diane Kruger, and Garrett Hedlund in Troy (2004)
Troy
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Remember")
  • 2004
Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (1986)
Top Gun
6.9
  • Soundtrack("You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" (uncredited))
  • 1986

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Music Department

  • Ye in Kanye West: Through the Wire (2003)
    Kanye West: Through the Wire
    • sampled song writter
    • Music Video
    • 2003
  • Hanson: I Will Come to You
    • songwriter
    • Music Video
    • 1997
  • Tim Curry and Kevin Bishop in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
    Muppet Treasure Island
    • songs by
    • 1996
  • Phillip Glasser in An American Tail (1986)
    An American Tail
    • songs: lyrics by
    • 1986
  • Julio Iglesias and Diana Ross in Julio Iglesias & Diana Ross: All of You (1984)
    Julio Iglesias & Diana Ross: All of You
    • songwriter
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in The Monkees (1965)
    The Monkees
    • song writer: "Love Is Only Sleeping"
    • TV Series
    • 1967
  • Inger Stevens and William Windom in The Farmer's Daughter (1963)
    The Farmer's Daughter
    • composer: theme music
    • composer: title song
    • TV Series
    • 1963–1966

Composer

  • Hanson: I Will Come to You
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1997
  • Cyndi Lauper: I'm Gonna Be Strong (1995)
    Cyndi Lauper: I'm Gonna Be Strong
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1995
  • Vanessa Williams: Just for Tonight (1992)
    Vanessa Williams: Just for Tonight
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram: Somewhere Out There
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1986
  • Lionel Richie: Love Will Conquer All (1986)
    Lionel Richie: Love Will Conquer All
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1986
  • Sheena Easton: So Far So Good
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1986
  • Chaka Khan: Through the Fire (1985)
    Chaka Khan: Through the Fire
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • Julio Iglesias and Diana Ross in Julio Iglesias & Diana Ross: All of You (1984)
    Julio Iglesias & Diana Ross: All of You
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Lionel Richie: Running with the Night (1983)
    Lionel Richie: Running with the Night
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1983
  • David Johansen: Animals Medley (We Gotta Get Out of This Place/Don't Bring Me Down/It's My Life)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • The Pointer Sisters: He's So Shy (1980)
    The Pointer Sisters: He's So Shy
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1980

Writer

  • The Stranger Game (2006)
    The Stranger Game
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2006

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • The Official Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil Web site
  • Born
    • October 18, 1940
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 1, 2023
    • Beverly Hills, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Barry MannAugust 1961 - June 2, 2023 (her death, 1 child)

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    Half of the most prolific, husband-wife songwriting team (with Barry Mann) in pop music history.

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