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American composer best known for his frequent collaborations with director Tim Burton and his distinctive, often darkly whimsical film scores.Born in Los Angeles, Elfman initially pursued music without formal training. He co-founded the eclectic rock band Oingo Boingo in 1979, serving as its lead singer and songwriter until its dissolution in 1995. His film scoring career began with Tim Burton's "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985), launching a prolific partnership....