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David Helfgott

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David Helfgott was born on 19 May 1947 in Melbourne, Australia. He is known for Shine (1996), Hello I Am David! (2015) and Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966). He has been married to Gillian Helfgott since 20 August 1984. He was previously married to Clara Helfgott.
BornMay 19, 1947
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      • 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Shine (1996)
    Shine
    7.6
    • Music Department
    • 1996
    Hello I Am David! (2015)
    Hello I Am David!
    7.4
    • Soundtrack("Flight of the Bumblebee" composed by nm0006253, "Preludes (13)" composed by nm0006245, "Italian Concerto: F Major, MWV 971" composed by nm0001925, "Sonata Appassionata: Op.57 in F Major" composed by nm0002727, "Piano Concerto No.3: Op.30 in D Minor" composed by nm0006245)
    • 2015
    Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966)
    Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Self
    The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process (2023)
    The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process
    8.6
    • Self
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • Shine: 20th Anniversary
      Video
      • musician
      • pianist
      • 2016
    • Shine (1996)
      Shine
      7.6
      • musician: piano
      • 1996

    Soundtrack

    • Hello I Am David! (2015)
      Hello I Am David!
      7.4
      • Soundtrack ("Flight of the Bumblebee" composed by nm0006253, "Preludes (13)" composed by nm0006245, "Italian Concerto: F Major, MWV 971" composed by nm0001925, "Sonata Appassionata: Op.57 in F Major" composed by nm0002727, "Piano Concerto No.3: Op.30 in D Minor" composed by nm0006245)
      • 2015
    • Shine (1996)
      Shine
      7.6
      • performer: "La Campanella", "Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 In C Sharp Minor", "Flight Of The Bumble Bee", "Sospiro", "Piano Concerto No 3 In D Minor, Opus 30", "Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Opus 3, No. 2"
      • 1996

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    • Born
      • May 19, 1947
      • Melbourne, Australia
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        Gillian HelfgottAugust 20, 1984 - present
    • Other works
      Played piano on several tracks of the Silverchair album "Neon Ballroom"
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      • 1 Print Biography
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

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      He's portrayed by Alex Rafalowicz, Noah Taylor and Geoffrey Rush in Shine (1996).

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