Van Dyke Parks

Born: 1943-01-03

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


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Popeye

as Hoagy the Piano Player
Released: 1980-12-12

Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a...

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The Two Jakes

as Francis Hannah
Released: 1990-08-10

Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for...

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Vibes

as Dr. Weiner
Released: 1988-08-05

Medium Sylvia Pickel and psychometrist Nick Deezy meet at a psychic research facility in New...

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The Swan

as George
Released: 1956-04-26

Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter,...

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Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

as Minister of Merriment
Released: 1990-05-19

Set in the mythical world of Rhymeland, Gordon Goose returns home to discover that his mom has...

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Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

as Himself
Released: 2010-10-26

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

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Loose Shoes

as Indian #2
Released: 1978-09-01

Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and...

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A World Without Beethoven?

as Self
Released: 2020-09-15

"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this...

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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

as Self
Released: 2004-10-05

This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of...

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The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour

as Self
Released: 1976-08-05

Originally aired as an television special, this concert film includes interview segments, comedy...

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The Tale of the Frog Prince

as The Musician
Released: 1982-09-11

A spoiled, selfish princess's fate becomes entwined with a zany and witty frog with a secret past.

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The Beach Boys: It's OK

as Self
Released: 1976-11-22

A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me...

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No Smoking

as Self
Released: 2019-11-01

A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer...

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Peter Case: A Million Miles Away

as uncredited
Released: 2022-03-10

Peter Case has lived a life of constant change, soaring highs, and soul-crushing lows. This film...

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The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

as Self
Released: 2000-03-14

These archetypal Southern Californians, who transmuted their experiences growing up in suburban...

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The Beach Boys: An American Band

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1985-11-22

A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips...

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Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2010-11-01

A documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant...

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Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball

as Himself
Released: 1988-01-01

Following a brief statement by Ry Cooder on his thoughts about performing - and improvising - on...

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Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George

as Self / Producer Musician
Released: 2015-03-23

This film, the first ever to chronicle Lowell George's life, music and career, uses archive...

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Silverchair: Making of Young Modern

as Himself
Released: 2007-03-30

Documentary depicting the recording of Silverchair's 2007 album Young Modern, included as a...

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Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

as uncredited
Released: 1970-12-03

An introduction to the world of Ry Cooder and his debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Cooder...

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Twin Peaks

as uncredited
First aired: 1990-04-08

The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin...

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Faerie Tale Theatre

as The Musician
First aired: 1982-09-11

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

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Studio One

as Eddie Stone
First aired: 1948-11-07

An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher...

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Studio One

as Robbie
First aired: 1948-11-07

An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher...

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Studio One

as Lawrence Alden
First aired: 1948-11-07

An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher...

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General Electric Theater

as Horace
First aired: 1953-02-01

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...

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