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Rod Temperton(1949-2016)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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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)
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  • Nominated for 2 Oscars
    • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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Known for

Whoopi Goldberg in The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple
7.7
  • Soundtrack("Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)", "Makidada", "Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)", "Sister's Theme", "Proud Theme")
  • 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("Keepin' the Faith")
  • 2000
Summer of Sam (1999)
Summer of Sam
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Boogie Nights")
  • 1999

Credits

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Composer

  • 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
  • Ivan Kaye and Jo O'Meara in Jo O'Meara: Thriller (2022)
    Jo O'Meara: Thriller
    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
    • Composer (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
    7.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1995
  • Zhané: Vibe
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Stephanie Mills in Stephanie Mills: Never Do You Wrong (1993)
    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)
    7.0
    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
    5.0
    Music Video
    • 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 in Kim Wilde: Say You Really Want Me (Extended Mix) (1987)
    Kim Wilde: Say You Really Want Me (Extended Mix)
    5.0
    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
    8.7
    Music Video
    • rhythm arrangement
    • synthesizer
    • synthesizer arrangement (uncredited) ...
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • The Weeknd, Barry Keoghan, and Jenna Ortega in Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
    Hurry Up Tomorrow
    4.5
    • 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
    4.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2024
  • The Project (2009)
    The Project
    4.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2024
  • DAZN Boxing (2015)
    DAZN Boxing
    4.7
    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
    5.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2021
  • Electric Six: Ya Mo B There
    5.0
    Music Video
    • writer: "Ya Mo B There"
    • 2021
  • Tähdet, tähdet (2014)
    Tähdet, tähdet
    5.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2020
  • Diminishing Returns (2016)
    Diminishing Returns
    3.4
    Podcast Series
    • writer: "Boogie Nights"
    • 2020
  • Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020)
    Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets
    7.2
    • writer: "Thriller" (uncredited)
    • 2020
  • Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, and Jonathan Groff in Mindhunter (2017)
    Mindhunter
    8.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Stomp!"
    • 2019
  • Pose (2018)
    Pose
    8.6
    TV Series
    • writer: "Give Me the Night"
    • 2019
  • Arja Saijonmaa, Katja Ståhl, Jore Marjaranta, Lauri Mikkola, Suvi Teräsniska, Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto, Diandra Flores, and Tero Vesterinen in Elämäni Biisi (2019)
    Elämäni Biisi
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Thriller"
    • 2019
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Regina Hall, Richard Roundtree, and Jessie T. Usher in Shaft (2019)
    Shaft
    6.4
    • writer: "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)"
    • 2019

Personal details

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  • 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

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

FAQ

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  • When did Rod Temperton die?
    September 25, 2016
  • How did Rod Temperton die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Rod Temperton when he died?
    66 years old
  • Where did Rod Temperton die?
    London, England, UK
  • When was Rod Temperton born?
    October 9, 1949

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