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Michael Lang(1941-2022)

  • Music Department
  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Michael Lang was born on 10 December 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Michael was a composer, known for The Devil's Advocate (1997), Nick of Time (1995) and The Last Castle (2001). Michael was married to Karen. Michael died on 5 August 2022 in Studio City, California, USA.
BornDecember 10, 1941
DiedAugust 5, 2022(80)
BornDecember 10, 1941
DiedAugust 5, 2022(80)
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Known for

Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
The Devil's Advocate
7.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 1997
Johnny Depp in Nick of Time (1995)
Nick of Time
6.3
  • Music Department(uncredited)
  • 1995
Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Delroy Lindo, and Mark Ruffalo in The Last Castle (2001)
The Last Castle
7.0
  • Music Department(uncredited)
  • 2001
Tom Cruise in Oblivion (2013)
Oblivion
7.0
  • Music Department(as Mike Lang)
  • 2013

Credits

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Music Department



  • John Leguizamo, Finley Rose Slater, John Cena, Nova, Kingsley, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianna Hildebrand, and Christian Convery in Playing with Fire (2019)
    Playing with Fire
    5.2
    • musician: keyboard (uncredited)
    • 2019
  • John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Ray Romano, Seann William Scott, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Chris Wedge, and Jessie J in Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
    Ice Age: Collision Course
    5.7
    • musician: piano & celesta (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill in The BFG (2016)
    The BFG
    6.3
    • musician: keyboards (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Jennifer Garner and Kylie Rogers in Miracles from Heaven (2016)
    Miracles from Heaven
    7.1
    • musician: piano
    • piano solos (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    7.7
    • musician: keyboards (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. in Straight Outta Compton (2015)
    Straight Outta Compton
    7.8
    • musician: piano (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, and Carolyn Lawrence in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
    The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
    6.0
    • musician: celesta, piano (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • Earth to Echo (2014)
    Earth to Echo
    5.7
    • featured musician (as Mike Lang)
    • 2014
  • It's Dark Here (2013)
    It's Dark Here
    7.0
    • composer: additional music
    • 2013
  • Tom Cruise in Oblivion (2013)
    Oblivion
    7.0
    • featured musician (as Mike Lang)
    • 2013
  • Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy in Identity Thief (2013)
    Identity Thief
    5.7
    • musician: piano (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, and Emanuel Ragsdale in A Thousand Words (2012)
    A Thousand Words
    5.9
    • musician: keyboards (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski in Big Miracle (2012)
    Big Miracle
    6.5
    • musician: piano (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Henry Hopper and Mia Wasikowska in Restless (2011)
    Restless
    6.7
    • musician: keyboards, piano (uncredited)
    • 2011
  • Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Bell, Betty White, and Odette Annable in You Again (2010)
    You Again
    5.8
    • musician: piano (uncredited)
    • 2010

Composer



  • Lynn Clark, Steven Eckholdt, and Jonathan Penner in Grapevine (1992)
    Grapevine
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Hollywood Harry (1985)
    Hollywood Harry
    4.6
    • Composer
    • 1985
  • House Calls (1979)
    House Calls
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1979–1980
  • ABC's Wide World of Entertainment (1973)
    ABC's Wide World of Entertainment
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • Polly Bergen, Donna Mills, Paul Burke, Judy Carne, and Barbara Feldon in The Wide World of Mystery (1973)
    The Wide World of Mystery
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1973

Soundtrack



  • Robin Williams, Erykah Badu, and Anton Yelchin in House of D (2004)
    House of D
    6.8
    • performer: "Samba Pa Ti"
    • 2004
  • Brent Spiner, Patrick Stewart, and Tom Hardy in Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
    Star Trek: Nemesis
    6.4
    • writer: "Riker's Strut"
    • 2002
  • Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Delroy Lindo, and Mark Ruffalo in The Last Castle (2001)
    The Last Castle
    7.0
    • performer: "Sonata in B Flat Major"
    • 2001
  • Josh Hartnett, Chris Klein, and Leelee Sobieski in Here on Earth (2000)
    Here on Earth
    5.2
    • writer: "Jasper's Piano Cue"
    • 2000
  • Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
    The Devil's Advocate
    7.5
    • performer: "Days of Wine and Roses", "Moment to Moment", "It's Easy to Say", "Romanza", "Rendezvous"
    • producer: "Romanza", "Rendezvous"
    • writer: "Romanza", "Rendezvous"
    • 1997
  • Johnny Depp in Nick of Time (1995)
    Nick of Time
    6.3
    • performer: "Bouncin' at the Bonaventure", "Bossa Antiqua"
    • writer: "Bouncin' at the Bonaventure", "Bossa Antiqua"
    • 1995
  • John Travolta, Danny DeVito, Gene Hackman, and Rene Russo in Get Shorty (1995)
    Get Shorty
    6.9
    • performer: "Tana's Theme"
    • 1995
  • Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep in The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
    The Bridges of Madison County
    7.6
    • performer: "Doe Eyes (Love Theme from 'The Bridges Of Madison County')"
    • 1995
  • Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, and Rene Russo in Outbreak (1995)
    Outbreak
    6.6
    • performer: "Days Of Wine And Roses"
    • 1995
  • Tom Amandes in The Untouchables (1993)
    The Untouchables
    7.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Just A Moonbeam"
    • 1993–1994
  • John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    True Colors
    6.3
    • Soundtrack ("Fanfare")
    • 1991
  • Hollywood Harry (1985)
    Hollywood Harry
    4.6
    • music: "Hollywood Harry Blues"
    • 1985
  • Trading Places (1983)
    Trading Places
    7.5
    • performer: "The Louis Winthorpe III Blues" (as Mike Lang)
    • 1983
  • Airport '77 (1977)
    Airport '77
    5.8
    • performer: "Mike's Tune"
    • 1977

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Michael A. Lang
  • Born
    • December 10, 1941
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • August 5, 2022
    • Studio City, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Karen(divorced, 1 child)
  • Parents
    • Flora Pam

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  • Trivia
    Son of Jennings Lang and Monica Lewis.

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