Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsPrimetime EmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalFall TV GuideMost Anticipated This MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayTrending peopleCelebrity news
    IMDb LabsHelp centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
    Some content may be auto-translated
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
    Some content may be auto-translated
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Biography
  • Awards
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Rod Temperton(1949-2016)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Rod Temperton
Rod Temperton was born on 9 October 1949 in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Color Purple (1985), Running Scared (1986) and Boiler Room (2000). He was married to Kathy. He died on 25 September 2016 in London, England, UK.
BornOctober 9, 1949
DiedSeptember 25, 2016(66)
BornOctober 9, 1949
DiedSeptember 25, 2016(66)
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
  • Nominated for 2 Oscars
    • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

Photos14

View Poster
View Poster
View Poster
View Poster
View Poster
View Poster
View Poster
+ 7
View Poster

Known for

Whoopi Goldberg in The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple
7.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 1985
Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
Running Scared
6.5
  • Composer
  • 1986
Nia Long, Giovanni Ribisi, Scott Caan, Vin Diesel, and Nicky Katt in Boiler Room (2000)
Boiler Room
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2000
Summer of Sam (1999)
Summer of Sam
6.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 1999

Credits

IMDbPro

Composer

  • Ivan Kaye and Jo O'Meara in Jo O'Meara: Thriller (2022)
    Jo O'Meara: Thriller
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2022
  • Ivan Kaye and Jo O'Meara in Jo O'Meara: Thriller (Behind the Schenes) (2022)
    Jo O'Meara: Thriller (Behind the Schenes)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2022
  • James Reid: Rock with You
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2013
  • Donna Summer in Donna Summer: Love is in Control - Finger on the Trigger - Chromeo & Oliver Remix (2013)
    Donna Summer: Love is in Control - Finger on the Trigger - Chromeo & Oliver Remix
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2013
  • Safri Duo Feat. Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2002
  • Sheena Easton: Love is in Control
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2001
  • Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle in Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle: Baby, Come to Me (1997)
    Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle: Baby, Come to Me
    Music Video
    • composed by
    • 1997
  • B.G. The Prince of Rap: Stomp!
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Quincy Jones Feat. Babyface & Tamia with Portrait & Barry White: Slow Jams
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Quincy Jones: You Put a Move on My Heart (1995)
    Quincy Jones: You Put a Move on My Heart
    8.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1995
  • Zhané: Vibe
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Stephanie Mills: Never Do You Wrong
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • Quincy Jones: Back on the Block (1990)
    Quincy Jones: Back on the Block
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • Quincy Jones: The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) (1990)
    Quincy Jones: The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • Klymaxx: Man Size Love (1986)
    Klymaxx: Man Size Love
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1986

Music Department

  • Electric Six: Ya Mo B There
    Music Video
    • Music Department (uncredited)
    • 2021
  • Selvsving Galla
    TV Movie
    • music by
    • 2015
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
    8.4
    TV Special
    • songs by
    • 2001
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997)
    Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II
    8.4
    Video
    • composer: song "Thriller"
    • 1997
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995)
    Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
    8.6
    Video
    • composer: songs "Rock With You" and "Thriller"
    • 1995
  • Kim Wilde: Say You Really Want Me (Extended Mix)
    5.9
    Music Video
    • music producer
    • 1987
  • Klymaxx: Man Size Love (1986)
    Klymaxx: Man Size Love
    Music Video
    • music producer
    • 1986
  • Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Running Scared
    6.5
    • music producer
    • 1986
  • Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, and Van Halen in Van Halen: Jump (1983)
    Van Halen: Jump
    6.9
    Music Video
    • produced by
    • 1983
  • Michael Jackson, Jack Bricker, Tony Gardner, and Cynthia Garris in Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983)
    Michael Jackson: Thriller
    8.8
    Music Video
    • rhythm arrangement
    • synthesizer
    • synthesizer arrangement (uncredited, uncredited, uncredited, uncredited) ...
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • AM HQ Weekend (2015)
    AM HQ Weekend
    2.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Groove Line"
    • writer: "Rock With You"
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2025–2026
  • Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, and Kate O'Flynn in Widow's Bay (2026)
    Widow's Bay
    8.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Give Me the Night"
    • 2026
  • Jaafar Jackson in Michael (2026)
    Michael
    7.4
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2026
  • Weekend Recharge (2015)
    Weekend Recharge
    5.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Rock With You"
    • 2026
  • Elton John and Kiki Dee in 40 Duets at the BBC (2026)
    40 Duets at the BBC
    TV Special
    • writer: "Baby, Come to Me"
    • 2026
  • Jacy Jayne, Matrick Belton, Oba Femi, Mariah May, and Ricky Saints in NXT Halloween Havoc (2025)
    NXT Halloween Havoc
    7.3
    TV Special
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2025
  • The Weeknd, Barry Keoghan, and Jenna Ortega in Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
    Hurry Up Tomorrow
    4.2
    • writer: "Wake Me Up"
    • 2025
  • Valérie Expert, Philippe Manoeuvre, Enora Malagré, Anne-Sophie Girard, Carole Llewellyn, Camille Lavabre, and Ophélie Meunier in La grande semaine (2024)
    La grande semaine
    TV Series
    • lyrics: "Thriller"
    • music: "Thriller"
    • 2024
  • SBS World News (2002)
    SBS World News
    4.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2024
  • Peter Helliar, Carrie Bickmore, and Waleed Aly in The Project (2009)
    The Project
    4.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2024
  • Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple (2023)
    The Color Purple
    6.8
    • lyrics: "Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)"
    • music: "Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)"
    • 2023
  • DAZN Boxing (2015)
    DAZN Boxing
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller" (uncredited)
    • 2022
  • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
    Hacks
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Stomp!" (uncredited)
    • 2022
  • Maria Veitola, Janne Kataja, Ilkka Uusivuori, Benjamin Peltonen, and Jenni Poikelus in Masked Singer Suomi (2020)
    Masked Singer Suomi
    5.0
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2021
  • Electric Six: Ya Mo B There
    Music Video
    • writer: "Ya Mo B There"
    • 2021

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 9, 1949
    • Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • September 25, 2016
    • London, England, UK(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Kathy? - September 2016 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was the keyboard player for Heatwave.
  • Nickname
    • The Invisible Man

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More to explore

Recently viewed

You have no recently viewed pages
Get the IMDb app
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
Follow IMDb on social
Get the IMDb app
For Android and iOS
Get the IMDb app
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • License IMDb Data
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2026 by IMDb.com, Inc.