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James Pierpont(1822-1893)

  • Music Department
  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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James Pierpont was born on 25 April 1822 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was a composer, known for Iron Man 3 (2013), L.A. Confidential (1997) and La La Land (2016). He was married to Eliza Jane Purse and Millicent Cowee. He died on 5 August 1893 in Winter Haven, Florida, USA.
BornApril 25, 1822
DiedAugust 5, 1893(71)
BornApril 25, 1822
DiedAugust 5, 1893(71)
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Known for

Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, and Paul Bettany in Iron Man 3 (2013)
Iron Man 3
7.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 2013
Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, and Guy Pearce in L.A. Confidential (1997)
L.A. Confidential
8.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 1997
La La Land (2016)
La La Land
8.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2016
Alexander Skarsgård in Mute (2018)
Mute
5.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2018

Credits

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Music Department

  • Haruka Karibu, Arai Shinomiya, and Nini Yuuna in Arai Shinomiya × Haruka Karibu × Nini Yuuna: Jingle Bells (2021)
    Arai Shinomiya × Haruka Karibu × Nini Yuuna: Jingle Bells
    Music Video
    • original song by
    • 2021
  • The Bandit Hound (2016)
    The Bandit Hound
    4.4
    • written by: "Jingle Bells - One Horse Open Sleigh"
    • 2016
  • Frankie Piccione and Elhum Saljooki in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (2014)
    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
    Short
    • music
    • 2014
  • Fiscal Cliff Talks
    Video
    • stock music
    • 2012
  • Terrific Toasting Toaster
    Short
    • music
    • 2011
  • Crazy Frog: Jingle Bells (2005)
    Crazy Frog: Jingle Bells
    6.8
    Music Video
    • theme music composer
    • 2005

Composer

  • Dionne Warwick Feat. John Rich, the Oak Ridge Boys & Ricky Skaggs: Jingle Bells
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2019

Soundtrack

  • Bill Leff and Kevin Fleming in Toon in with Me (2021)
    Toon in with Me
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • music: "Jingle Bells"
    • music: "Jingle Bill" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 2023–2026
  • Oliver Kalkofe and Peter Rütten in The Worst Movies of All Time (2013)
    The Worst Movies of All Time
    8.8
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jingle Bells", "SchleFaZ-Zeit"
    • writer: "Jingle bells" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 2020–2025
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti, Quinta Brunson, and Janelle James in Abbott Elementary (2021)
    Abbott Elementary
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jingle Bells" (uncredited)
    • 2025
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • music: "Jingle Bells"
    • lyrics: "Here Comes Santa Claus" (Acapella) (uncredited, uncredited, uncredited)
    • 1989–2025
  • Gracen Newton, Aaron Harris, and Hunter Dillon in Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025)
    Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
    5.8
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2025
  • A Very Merry Breakup (2025)
    A Very Merry Breakup
    • writer: "Jingle Bells", "Swinging Bells"
    • 2025
  • Dee Bradley Baker, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Vincent Martella in Phineas and Ferb (2007)
    Phineas and Ferb
    8.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jingle Bells" (uncredited)
    • 2025
  • Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face (2023)
    Poker Face
    7.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2025
  • Moyo sobache delo (2024)
    Moyo sobache delo
    5.1
    • music: "Jingle Bells (Christmas Acapella)", "Jingle Bells"
    • 2024
  • Jack Black in Dear Santa (2024)
    Dear Santa
    5.4
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2024
  • Christina Milian, Kofi Siriboe, and Devale Ellis in Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)
    Meet Me Next Christmas
    5.7
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2024
  • Judy Greer, Beatrice Schneider, and Kynlee Heiman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
    6.8
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2024
  • Holiday Hold-Up (2024)
    Holiday Hold-Up
    5.5
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2024
  • Michael Keaton in Goodrich (2024)
    Goodrich
    6.4
    • writer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 2024
  • Clancy Brown, Lori Alan, Rodger Bumpass, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    SpongeBob SquarePants
    8.2
    TV Series
    • music: "Jingle Bells" (Instrumental)
    • music: "Santa's Comin'", "Santa On His Way"
    • writer: "Jingle Bells" (uncredited, uncredited, uncredited, uncredited) ...
    • 2000–2024

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 25, 1822
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • August 5, 1893
    • Winter Haven, Florida, USA
  • Spouses
      Eliza Jane Purse1857 - ?

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    Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

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