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Sandy Chapin(II)

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  • Producer
  • Soundtrack
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Documentary about the life of Harry Chapin.
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Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something (2020)
Sandy Chapin is known for Last Vegas (2013), Shrek the Third (2007) and Mr. Jealousy (1997). She was previously married to Harry Chapin.
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    • Known for

    Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Kline in Last Vegas (2013)
    Last Vegas
    6.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 2013
    Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek the Third (2007)
    Shrek the Third
    6.1
    • Soundtrack
    • 2007
    Eric Stoltz and Annabella Sciorra in Mr. Jealousy (1997)
    Mr. Jealousy
    6.3
    • Soundtrack
    • 1997
    Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Wilmer Valderrama, Topher Grace, and Laura Prepon in That '70s Show (1998)
    That '70s Show
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Soundtrack

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Harry Chapin - Cat's in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives
      8.2
      • music by
      • 2025
    • Whitfield Crane and Ugly Kid Joe in Ugly Kid Joe: Cats in the Cradle (1993)
      Ugly Kid Joe: Cats in the Cradle
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Sandra Chapin)
      • 1993

    Producer

    • Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something (2020)
      Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something
      7.6
      • executive producer
      • 2020

    Soundtrack

    • CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979)
      CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley
      7.7
      TV Series
      • performer: "Cat's In The Cradle"
      • writer: "Cat's In The Cradle" (as Sandra Chapin, as Sandra Chapin)
      • 2025
    • Linda Hamilton, Alan Tudyk, Elizabeth Bowen, Meredith Garretson, Corey Reynolds, Sara Tomko, Levi Fiehler, Alice Wetterlund, and Judah Prehn in Resident Alien (2021)
      Resident Alien
      8.0
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle"
      • 2024
    • Gemma Barraclough, Dylan Thomas Smith, Max Ainsworth, Amber Harrison, Jake Kenny-Byrne, Dominic Murphy, and Zak Douglas in G'wed (2024)
      G'wed
      6.8
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cats In the Cradle"
      • 2024
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" (uncredited)
      • 1997–2024
    • Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, and Giorgia Whigham in Ted (2024)
      Ted
      7.9
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle"
      • 2024
    • Katja Ståhl, Noora Louhimo, Tuure Kilpeläinen, Lauri Mikkola, Johanna Rauma, Suvi Teräsniska, Diandra Flores, and Henri Piispanen in Elämäni Biisi (2019)
      Elämäni Biisi
      7.3
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle"
      • 2023
    • Elliot Page, Robert Sheehan, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Jack Lewis, Aidan Gallagher, and Emmy Raver-Lampman in The Umbrella Academy (2019)
      The Umbrella Academy
      7.8
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Joe Scarborough, Willie Geist, and Mika Brzezinski in Morning Joe (2007)
      Morning Joe
      4.0
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's In The Cradle"
      • 2021
    • Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something (2020)
      Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something
      7.6
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle"
      • 2020
    • Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki in Supernatural (2005)
      Supernatural
      8.4
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle"
      • 2018
    • Patton Oswalt, Felicia Day, Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, and Hampton Yount in Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
      Mystery Science Theater 3000
      8.1
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, and Glenn Howerton in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
      It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
      8.8
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016)
      Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle"
      • 2016
    • Mark McKinney, America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Colton Dunn, Lauren Ash, Kaliko Kauahi, Nichole Sakura, and Nico Santos in Superstore (2015)
      Superstore
      7.8
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • Jeff Garlin, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, and Sean Giambrone in The Goldbergs' Excellent Adventure (2021)
      The Goldbergs
      8.0
      TV Series
      • writer: "Cat's in the Cradle" (uncredited)
      • 2015

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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Sandra Chapin
    • Spouse
      • Harry ChapinNovember 26, 1968 - July 16, 1981 (his death, 2 children)
    • Other works
      Book: "Story of a Life: The Harry Chapin Family Album". Long Island, New York: Wading River Books. ISBN 0979146356 Co-authored with Elspeth Hart and Josh Chapin.

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    • Trivia
      Wrote the lyrics to "Cats in the Cradle" while her husband, Harry Chapin, wrote the music.

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