Theodore Shapiro
| Best known as a Composer based on credits in that role in 61 films, with $4,799,211,631 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #34) |
| Best-known technical roles: We’re the Millers (Composer), Central Intelligence (Composer), Spy! (Composer), Marley & Me (Composer), The Devil Wears Prada (Composer) |
| Best-known acting roles: Keyboardist (Ghostbusters) |
| Most productive collaborators: David Frankel, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Ben Stiller, George Drakoulias |
| Born: September 29, 1971 (53 years old) |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As an Actor | Supporting | 1 | $128,350,574 | $100,658,084 | $229,008,658 |
| In Technical Roles | Composer | 61 | $2,547,252,361 | $2,251,959,270 | $4,799,211,631 |
| Song Writer | 1 | $124,740,460 | $201,332,695 | $326,073,155 | |
| Additional Music | 1 | $37,243,418 | $38,753,649 | $75,997,067 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) | 15,263 | $128,350,574 |
| Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 21,201-21,300) | 21,227 | $100,658,084 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,201-18,300) | 18,236 | $229,008,658 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office | 28 | $2,547,252,361 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office | 34 | $2,251,959,270 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office | 34 | $4,799,211,631 |
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All Acting Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2016 | Ghostbusters | Keyboardist | $128,350,574 | $100,658,084 | $229,008,658 |
| Averages | $128,350,574 | $100,658,084 | $229,008,658 | ||
| Totals | 1 | $128,350,574 | $100,658,084 | $229,008,658 | |
Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists
All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | Jackpot! | Composer | |||
| Sep 30, 2022 | The Good House | Composer | $2,219,760 | $24,628 | $2,244,388 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Composer | $2,404,127 | $303,777 | $2,707,904 |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Trolls: World Tour | Composer | $48,866,407 | $48,866,407 | |
| Dec 25, 2019 | Spies in Disguise | Composer | $66,757,013 | $98,367,080 | $165,124,093 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Bombshell | Composer | $31,762,808 | $29,641,586 | $61,404,394 |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Last Christmas | Composer | $35,150,750 | $88,278,631 | $123,429,381 |
| Dec 25, 2018 | Destroyer | Composer | $1,533,324 | $4,332,165 | $5,865,489 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | A Simple Favor | Composer | $53,548,586 | $44,080,131 | $97,628,717 |
| Jan 12, 2018 | The Polka King | Composer | |||
| Jun 2, 2017 | Captain Underpants: The Fir… | Composer | $73,921,000 | $52,501,949 | $126,422,949 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | Why Him? | Composer | $60,323,786 | $57,101,370 | $117,425,156 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Collateral Beauty | Composer | $31,016,021 | $54,293,072 | $85,309,093 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | Office Christmas Party | Composer | $54,767,494 | $60,330,380 | $115,097,874 |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Central Intelligence | Composer | $127,440,871 | $89,753,934 | $217,194,805 |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Zoolander 2 | Composer | $28,848,693 | $26,500,000 | $55,348,693 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | The Intern | Composer | $75,764,672 | $121,351,038 | $197,115,710 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Infinitely Polar Bear | Composer | $1,430,655 | $699,431 | $2,130,086 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | Spy! | Composer | $110,825,712 | $123,018,394 | $233,844,106 |
| Mar 20, 2015 | Danny Collins | Composer | $5,637,066 | $3,634,759 | $9,271,825 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | One Chance | Composer | $90,592 | $6,827,422 | $6,918,014 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | St. Vincent | Composer | $44,137,712 | $10,699,522 | $54,837,234 |
| Dec 25, 2013 | The Secret Life of Walter M… | Composer | $58,236,838 | $129,624,345 | $187,861,183 |
| Aug 7, 2013 | We’re the Millers | Composer | $150,394,119 | $117,422,157 | $267,816,276 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | The Campaign | Composer | $86,907,746 | $18,000,000 | $104,907,746 |
| Aug 8, 2012 | Hope Springs | Composer | $63,536,011 | $69,549,284 | $133,085,295 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | The Pirates! Band of Misfits | Composer | $31,051,126 | $105,092,479 | $136,143,605 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | The Big Year | Composer | $7,204,138 | $480,386 | $7,684,524 |
| Aug 5, 2011 | The Change-Up | Additional Music | $37,243,418 | $38,753,649 | $75,997,067 |
| Apr 8, 2011 | Arthur | Composer | $33,035,397 | $14,752,546 | $47,787,943 |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Composer | $73,026,337 | $13,770,165 | $86,796,502 |
| Sep 18, 2009 | Jennifer's Body | Composer | $16,204,793 | $15,738,608 | $31,943,401 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Year One | Composer | $43,337,279 | $14,267,444 | $57,604,723 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | The Mysteries of Pittsburgh | Composer | $80,283 | $80,283 | |
| Dec 25, 2008 | Marley & Me | Composer | $143,153,751 | $104,658,260 | $247,812,011 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | Tropic Thunder | Composer | $110,515,313 | $80,629,943 | $191,145,256 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | Semi-Pro | Composer | $33,479,698 | $10,500,665 | $43,980,363 |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Mr. Woodcock | Composer | $25,799,486 | $7,235,759 | $33,035,245 |
| Sep 9, 2007 | The Girl in the Park | Composer | |||
| Mar 30, 2007 | Blades of Glory | Composer | $118,594,548 | $27,000,000 | $145,594,548 |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Idiocracy | Composer | $444,093 | $56,203 | $500,296 |
| Jun 30, 2006 | The Devil Wears Prada | Composer Music |
$124,740,460 | $201,332,695 | $326,073,155 |
| Dec 21, 2005 | Fun with Dick & Jane | Composer | $110,550,000 | $92,468,919 | $203,018,919 |
| Aug 26, 2005 | The Baxter | Composer | $181,872 | $181,872 | |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Dodgeball: A True Underdog … | Composer | $114,326,736 | $53,464,968 | $167,791,704 |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 13 Going On 30 | Composer | $57,139,723 | $40,518,989 | $97,658,712 |
| Mar 5, 2004 | Starsky & Hutch | Composer | $88,200,225 | $82,000,000 | $170,200,225 |
| Jan 16, 2004 | Along Came Polly | Composer | $88,073,507 | $84,970,903 | $173,044,410 |
| Oct 31, 2003 | Girlhood | Composer | $54,389 | $86,797 | $141,186 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | View from the Top | Composer | $15,614,000 | $3,912,014 | $19,526,014 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | Old School | Composer | $75,155,000 | $11,582,464 | $86,737,464 |
| Dec 14, 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie | Composer | $37,882,551 | $24,518,792 | $62,401,343 |
| Nov 9, 2001 | Heist | Composer | $23,483,357 | $5,423,460 | $28,906,817 |
| Jul 27, 2001 | Wet Hot American Summer | Composer | $292,102 | $292,102 | |
| Dec 22, 2000 | State and Main | Composer | $6,920,692 | $2,261,808 | $9,182,500 |
| Sep 29, 2000 | Girlfight | Composer | $1,523,941 | $1,523,941 | |
| Sep 22, 2000 | Prince of Central Park | Composer | $5,810 | $5,810 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Restaurant | Composer | $73,613 | $73,613 | |
| Aug 18, 1999 | On The Ropes | Composer | $47,200 | $47,200 | |
| Mar 5, 1999 | Six Ways to Sunday | Composer | $50,334 | $50,334 | |
| Aug 7, 1998 | Safe Men | Composer | $21,210 | $21,210 | |
| Feb 13, 1998 | Hurricane Streets | Composer | $334,041 | $33,541 | $367,582 |
| Averages | $44,560,272 | $45,814,258 | $82,630,656 | ||
| Totals | 62 | $2,584,495,779 | $2,290,712,919 | $4,875,208,698 | |
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office | 28 | $2,547,252,361 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office | 34 | $2,251,959,270 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office | 34 | $4,799,211,631 |