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Biography
Rupert Holmes is a British-born American dramatist and author, and formerly a composer, singer-songwriter and music producer. He is widely known for the hit singles "Escape " (1979) and "Him" (1980). He is also known for his musicals The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which earned him two Tony Awards, and Curtains, his television series Remember WENN, and his novel Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide.
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Awards & recognition
- Outer Critics Circle Award · 2003
- Edgar Awards · 1991
- Edgar Awards · 1986
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1986
- Edgar Awards · 2007 · nominated
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- Tony Award — Best Book of a Musical · 2007 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2007 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Play · 2003 · nominated
Filmography5 titles
Remember WENN
1996Music, Producer, Story, Teleplay, Writer
1996Music, Producer, Story, Teleplay, Writer
Where the Truth Lies
2005Novel
2005Novel
A Star Is Born
1976Songs
1976Songs
The Christmas Raccoons
1980as Dan, the Ranger (voice)
1980as Dan, the Ranger (voice)
The Animals
1970Original Music Composer
1970Original Music Composer