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Jim Messina(I)

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Jim Messina was born on 5 December 1947 in Maywood, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for RV (2006), Independence Day (1983) and Made in Heaven (1987). He is married to Michaela Darlin Laza. They have one child. He was previously married to Jenny Sullivan.
BornDecember 5, 1947
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    • Known for

    Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines, Josh Hutcherson, and JoJo in RV (2006)
    RV
    5.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 2006
    Independence Day (1983)
    Independence Day
    6.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 1983
    Made in Heaven (1987)
    Made in Heaven
    6.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 1987
    Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal in The Main Event (1979)
    The Main Event
    5.6
    • Soundtrack("Angry Eyes")
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Loggins & Messina: Sittin' in Again (2005)
      Loggins & Messina: Sittin' in Again
      7.8
      Video
      • Jim Messina
      • 2005
    • Poco: Nothin' to Hide (1990)
      Poco: Nothin' to Hide
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Jim Messina
      • 1990
    • Poco: Call It Love (1989)
      Poco: Call It Love
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Jim Messina
      • 1989

    Composer

    • Poison: Your Mama Don't Dance (1989)
      Poison: Your Mama Don't Dance
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Can Ellen Be Saved? (1974)
      Can Ellen Be Saved?
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Composer (as The Orphanage)
      • 1974

    Music Department

    • Paramedics (1988)
      Paramedics
      4.2
      • music supervisor
      • 1988

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Jimmy Messina
    • Born
      • December 5, 1947
      • Maywood, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Jenny SullivanMay 10, 1970 - December 24, 1980 (divorced)
    • Children
        Julian Joseph Messina
    • Parents
        Joseph Richard Messina

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Longtime singing partner of Kenny Loggins (Loggins & Messina).
    • Nickname
      • Messina

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