Oliver Elfman is the son of American film composer, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and percussionist Daniel Robert Elfman best known as Danny Elfman. Oliver’s father Danny Elfman has established himself as one of the most versatile and accomplished film composers in the industry. He has also made several appearances in film and on television. Oliver’s mother is actress, Bridget Fonda.
Oliver Elfman: Bio Summary
| Name | Oliver Elfman |
| Famous as | son of Danny Elfman and Bridget Fonda |
| Age | 18 years old as of 2023 |
| Date of birth | January 21, 2005 |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Relationship status | Single |
| Parents | Danny Elfman and Bridget Fonda |
| Siblings | Mali Elfman and Lola Elfman |
How Old Is Oliver Elfman?
Oliver Elfman is 18 years old as of 2023 because, he was born on January 21, 2005. He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. His father is American composer, record producer, and singer-songwriter Daniel Robert Elfman (Danny Elfman), and his mother is American actress Bridget Jane Fonda.
Oliver Elfman is an American of Caucasian descent. His father is Jewish. His mother’s ancestry includes Dutch, English, Scottish, French-Canadian, smaller amounts of German and Belgian Flemish, distant Italian, and remote Norwegian and Cornish. His parents have been married since November 29, 2003.
In 2003, Oliver Elfman’s mother Bridget Fonda was involved in a serious car accident in Los Angeles. Bridget is said to have suffered from “a slight fracture of two thoracic vertebrae”. Oliver’s mother has retired from acting. She decided to quit acting to concentrate on her family life. Oliver is the only child of his parents.
However, Oliver has half-siblings from his father’s side. Mali Elfman and Lola Elfman are Oliver’s half-siblings. Lola and Mali were born from Oliver’s father’s marriage to Geri Eisenmenger. Mali Elfman is a film producer and actress. Oliver Elfman’s paternal grandparents are Blossom Elfman (née Bernstein), a writer and teacher, and Milton Elfman, a teacher.
Oliver Elfman’s maternal grandparents are Peter Fonda, an actor, and Susan Jane Brewer, an artist. Oliver’s uncle is American actor, musician, director, producer, screenwriter, journalist, author, and magazine publisher Richard Elfman. Oliver is currently studying at Fordham University located in the Bronx, New York, according to a source.
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Oliver Elfman is said to have completed his high school at Oakwood High School in 2023. Per a source, Oliver started composing and singing songs at a young age. He performed in New Wave and Cinema Soundtrack music. He is said to have worked with directors like Billy Burton, Lome Raimi, Reed Howard, and Thomas Herrera. Oliver is single. He is not involved in any relationship.
Oliver Elfman’s Parents, Danny Elfman And Bridget Fonda
Oliver Elfman’s parents, Danny Elfman and Bridget Fonda have been involved in the entertainment industry. While Danny Elfman still works in the industry, Bridget has retired from her acting career. She retired from acting in 2002. Bridget Fonda has made it clear that she is not returning to acting.
Bridget Fonda was asked if she would ever return to acting and she replied “No”. adding, “I don’t think so, it’s too nice being a civilian”. She also admitted that no director could talk her into coming back. Bridget made her film debut at age five as an extra in Easy Rider (1969).
Bridget Fonda is known for her roles in The Godfather Part III (1990), Single White Female (1992), Singles (1992), Point of No Return (1993), It Could Happen to You (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). She has appeared in several films and television series.
Meanwhile, Danny Elfman rose to prominence as the singer-songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. He has collaborated with directors such as Tim Burton, Gus Van Sant, Sam Raimi, Peter Jackson, Ang Lee, Rob Minkoff, Guillermo del Toro, Brian De Palma, James Ponsoldt, and David O’ Russell.
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Danny Elfman is known for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall. He wrote music for all of the Men in Black and Fifty Shades of Grey franchise films, the songs, and score for Henry Selick’s animated musical The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Danny Elfman wrote the iconic theme music for the television series The Simpsons and Desperate Housewives. He has won accolades and honors including two Emmy Awards, a Grammy, seven Saturn Awards for Best Music, the 2002 Richard Kirk Award, the 2015 Disney Legend Award, and the Society of Composers & Lyricists Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.
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