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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marc Shaiman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Marc Shaiman is an American composer and lyricist acclaimed for his extensive work in film, television, and musical theater, often collaborating with long-time creative partner Scott Wittman.
He is widely recognized for writing the music for the film and stage musical versions of Hairspray, as well as scoring films like The Addams Family and Mary Poppins Returns.
His work spans theatrical scores, film compositions, and songwriting, characterized by a versatile blend of comedic flair and Broadway musical structure.