Jonathan Tunick is an esteemed composer with a net worth of $17 million. Born in April 1938, he is one of the few composers to have won all four major American show business awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. His work on the Bernadette Peters album 'Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers and Hammerstein' from 2002 was highly praised by critics.
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💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
Jonathan Tunick, renowned as a composer in the bustling city of New York, is set to have an estimated net worth of $17 million by the year 2024. With his exceptional skills in musical arrangement and orchestration, Tunick has made a name for himself in both the Broadway and film industries. Throughout his illustrious career, he has collaborated with several notable artists, contributing to the creation of countless scores and soundtracks that have captivated audiences worldwide. Tunick's impressive net worth is a testament to his exceptional talent and the invaluable contributions he has made to the world of music.
About
One of only a few composers to win all four major American show business awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. His work on the Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers and Hammerstein' from 2002 was called brilliant by some critics.
Before Fame
He played the clarinet all through LaGuardia Performing Arts High School and later obtained degrees from Bard College and the Juilliard School. He orchestrated the music for the classic Mel Brooks films 'Blazing Saddles' and 'Young Frankenstein,' both from 1974.
Trivia
He was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2009 and was awarded the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Orchestrations three times.
Family Life
His wife Leigh Beery was an actress.
Associated With
He and Stephen Sondheim were frequent collaborators, working on "Company" from 1970 and "Into the Woods" from 1987.