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David Benoit(I)

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David Benoit
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David Benoit was born on 17 August 1953 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Dennis the Menace (1993), The Peanuts Movie (2015) and Island Prey (2001). He has been married to Kei Sasaki since 6 April 1985. They have one child.
BornAugust 17, 1953
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BornAugust 17, 1953
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Walter Matthau and Mason Gamble in Dennis the Menace (1993)
    Dennis the Menace
    5.7
    • Music Department
    • 1993
    Bill Melendez, Alex Garfin, Marleik Mar Mar Walker, Hadley Belle Miller, Venus Schultheis, and Noah Schnapp in The Peanuts Movie (2015)
    The Peanuts Movie
    7.0
    • Music Department
    • 2015
    Olivia Hussey, Tony Denison, and Don Murray in Island Prey (2001)
    Island Prey
    4.9
    • Soundtrack
    • 2001
    CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
    CBS Summer Playhouse
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Composer

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • The Railways of Crotoonia (2017)
      The Railways of Crotoonia
      7.8
      TV Series
      • featuring music by
      • 2017
    • It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown (2015)
      It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown
      7.1
      TV Special
      • music director
      • 2015
    • Bill Melendez, Alex Garfin, Marleik Mar Mar Walker, Hadley Belle Miller, Venus Schultheis, and Noah Schnapp in The Peanuts Movie (2015)
      The Peanuts Movie
      7.0
      • musician: featured pianist
      • 2015
    • Les vigilantes (2014)
      Les vigilantes
      6.4
      • musical director
      • 2014
    • He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006)
      He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
      7.1
      TV Short
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer
      • 2006
    • Peanuts (1965)
      Peanuts
      7.5
      TV Series
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer (uncredited, uncredited) ...
      • 1992–2006
    • Bill Melendez and Jimmy Bennett in I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
      I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer ...
      • 2003
    • Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)
      Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
      6.9
      TV Short
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer ...
      • 2003
    • Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)
      Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
      6.9
      TV Short
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer ...
      • 2002
    • Dennis the Menace in Cruise Control (2002)
      Dennis the Menace in Cruise Control
      5.0
      TV Movie
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer
      • 2002
    • A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)
      A Charlie Brown Valentine
      7.0
      TV Short
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer ...
      • 2002
    • The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (2001)
      The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
      6.2
      TV Special
      • music arranger
      • musician: piano
      • 2001
    • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
      All My Children
      6.8
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • theme music composer
      • 1995–2001
    • A Charlie Brown Kwanzaa (2000)
      A Charlie Brown Kwanzaa
      7.7
      Video
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer (uncredited, uncredited, uncredited)
      • 2000
    • It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)
      It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • music performer ...
      • 2000

    Composer

    • Aqua Voices, Mrwat, Brenley Murry, and Shaleah Wagner in It's the Great Lumpkin, Charlie Brown (2021)
      It's the Great Lumpkin, Charlie Brown
      5.6
      TV Special
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • David Benoit & Eli Tokash: From Afar
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Wedding Palace (2013)
      Wedding Palace
      5.6
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Dog Breath (2012)
      Dog Breath
      8.6
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2012
    • Opening Night
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Bill Melendez and Jimmy Bennett in I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
      I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)
      Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown
      6.9
      TV Short
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • 10 Attitudes (2001)
      10 Attitudes
      4.9
      • music by
      • 2001
    • It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)
      It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2000
    • Edward Asner, Patrick Duffy, and Cameron Finley in Perfect Game (2000)
      Perfect Game
      5.0
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2000
    • Creampuff
      8.7
      Short
      • Composer
      • 1998
    • Clint Black in Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack (1998)
      Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1998
    • Final Descent (1997)
      Final Descent
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997)
      It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!
      6.3
      Video
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • Peanuts (1965)
      Peanuts
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1997

    Actor

    • Yes: We Can Fly
      Music Video
      • Benoît David (voice)
      • 2011
    • Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Peri Gilpin, and Jane Leeves in Frasier (1993)
      Frasier
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Doug (voice)
      • 1997

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    It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
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    It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • David Benoit Web Site
    • Born
      • August 17, 1953
      • Bakersfield, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Kei SasakiApril 6, 1985 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      He acted in Stuart Ross's musical, "Forever Plaid," at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Robert Lambert, Ryan Perry, and Cliff Thorn in the cast.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

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      Music director for the Peanuts animated productions from 1992 to 2015, reestablishing Vince Guaraldi's musical signature.

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