Danny Jacob

Composer

Birthday October 8, 1956

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace California

Age 68 years old

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About

TV musician who composed the original score for Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb and many other songs used in their shows.

Before Fame

He first started playing guitar at 13, learning both acoustic and electric styles. He formed his own band by age 15.

Trivia

He won an Oscar for his musical work on Shrek, an Emmy for a Bette Midler HBO Concert, and a Grammy for Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin's "Heaven Help Us All" duet.

Family Life

He married Grammy-nominated film music producer Marylata E. Jacob.

Associated With

He also worked as a session musician with the world's top artists, including Cher, Ray Charles, and LeAnn Rimes.