Personal Info
Known For:
Sound
Birthday:
February 24, 1947
Place of Birth:
Cheshire, England, UK
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Rupert Holmes
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American-British composer, singer-songwriter, musician and author of plays, novels and stories. He is best known for his number one pop hit "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" (1979/1980) and the song "Him", which reached the number 6 position on the Hot 100 U.S. pop chart in 1980. He is also known for his 1985 Tony Award-winning musical Drood (originally The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and his 2007 Drama Desk Award-winning book for the Broadway musical Curtains, and for his television series Remember WENN.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | No Small Affair | Band Leader at Wedding |
| 1980 | The Christmas Raccoons | Dan, the Ranger (voice) |
| 1979 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979 | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? | Self |
| 1980 | Solid Gold | Self |