Paul Antonelli
Encyclopedia
Paul F. Antonelli is an American composer
, musician
, music director
, and music supervisor. He began his career in the entertainment world as a keyboardist and founding member of the 1980s synth pop band, Animotion
, which had evolved out of his previous band, Red Zone. Animotion would experience mainstream success with their hit single, "Obsession," for which a music video was filmed that prominently featured Antonelli in several scenes.
After leaving Animotion in the mid-80s, he played with the band Radio Werewolf
and later appeared with them in the 1988 film Mortuary Academy. Around this time, he began composing music for various films. He has worked as a composer on 3 Chains o' Gold (1994) for Prince
, Speed Zone!
(1989), The Princess Academy
(1987), Dead On: Relentless II
(1992), China O'Brien II
(1991), China O'Brien
(1990), Out of the Dark
(1989) and The Women's Club (1987). He worked as a musical director or supervisor on "General Hospital" (1984–1985) (1991–1996), "Santa Barbara" (1985–1987), All My Children
(1996–1998), Sunset Beach
(1998–1999), Passions
(2000–2008), "As The World Turns" (2009–2010) and "Days Of Our Lives" (2011-present).
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, music director
Music director
A music director may be the director of an orchestra, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a school, the co-ordinator of the musical ensembles in a university or college , the head bandmaster of a military band, the head...
, and music supervisor. He began his career in the entertainment world as a keyboardist and founding member of the 1980s synth pop band, Animotion
Animotion
Animotion is a 1980s U.S. New Wave/synthpop band from Los Angeles, California best known for their songs "Obsession" , "Let Him Go", "I Engineer" and "Room to Move"...
, which had evolved out of his previous band, Red Zone. Animotion would experience mainstream success with their hit single, "Obsession," for which a music video was filmed that prominently featured Antonelli in several scenes.
After leaving Animotion in the mid-80s, he played with the band Radio Werewolf
Radio Werewolf
Radio Werewolf was an deathrock band formed in 1984 in Los Angeles. The band split in the early 90s, and Nikolas Schreck and Zeena Lavey continued making music.-History:...
and later appeared with them in the 1988 film Mortuary Academy. Around this time, he began composing music for various films. He has worked as a composer on 3 Chains o' Gold (1994) for Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
, Speed Zone!
Speed Zone!
Speed Zone!, also known as Cannonball Run III or simply Cannonball Fever, released in 1989, is the third and final installment of the Cannonball Run series of movies. Like the first two films, it is a comedy set around an illegal cross-country race...
(1989), The Princess Academy
The Princess Academy
The Princess Academy is a 1987 independent film comedy directed by Bruce A. Block and written by Sandra Weintraub. It was filmed mostly in Yugoslavia.-Plot:...
(1987), Dead On: Relentless II
Dead On: Relentless II
Dead On: Relentless II is a 1992 action thriller directed by Michael Schroeder. The tagline for the movie was: The first killer was unpredictable. This one is unstoppable. The movie was filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is the second installment in the Relentless series.-Plot:L.A...
(1992), China O'Brien II
China O'Brien II
China O'Brien II is a 1991 film directed by Robert Clouse. It stars Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton. It is a sequel to the 1990 film China O'Brien.-Cast:*Cynthia Rothrock as China O'Brien*Richard Norton as Matt Conroy*Keith Cooke as Dakota...
(1991), China O'Brien
China O'Brien
China O'Brien is a martial arts film starring actress and martial artist Cynthia Rothrock.-Plot summaries:Police Officer China O'Brien is a good cop who teaches martial arts class to her fellow officers...
(1990), Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark (1989 film)
Out of the Dark is an erotic comedy horror film released in 1989 starring Karen Witter. The film is notable for being Divine's last movie.-Plot:...
(1989) and The Women's Club (1987). He worked as a musical director or supervisor on "General Hospital" (1984–1985) (1991–1996), "Santa Barbara" (1985–1987), All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
(1996–1998), Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach (TV series)
Sunset Beach was an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on January 6, 1997, and last airing on December 31, 1999. The show followed the loves and lives of the people living in a fictional coastal city named Sunset Beach, on the coast of California...
(1998–1999), Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
(2000–2008), "As The World Turns" (2009–2010) and "Days Of Our Lives" (2011-present).
Awards and nominations
Daytime Emmy awards:- Nominated, 1997, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for: "All My ChildrenAll My ChildrenAll My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
" (shared with Conal O'BrienConal O'BrienConal O'Brien is an American television soap opera director. He has worked in daytime television for nearly 23 years.His father, Vince O'Brien, appeared in several soap operas, in addition to roles in Annie Hall and as the Shell Answer Man.-Positions held:All My Children* Director * Fight Director...
, James A. BafficoJames A. BafficoJames Angelo Baffico is an American television soap opera director, producer and occasional script writer. Born in San Francisco, California, has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, an M.A. and B.A. from the University of Nebraska. He also played the character Wooley in George A. Romero's...
, Henry KaplanHenry KaplanHenry Kaplan was a television director known for his works on Dark Shadows, Ryan's Hope, The Doctors and All My Children. He also directed seven episodes of the sitcom The Adventures of Aggie.- External links :...
, Jill AcklesJill AcklesJill Ackles is an American television soap opera director.-Directing Credits:All My Children* Occasional Director * Director Days of our Lives* Occasional Director One Life to Live...
, Andrew LeeAndrew LeeAndrew Lee is an Australian rules footballer who played with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League...
, Barbara M. Simmons, Shirley Simmons A.J. GundellA.J. GundellA.J. Gundell is an American musician and music director. He has won 13 Emmy awards; his favorites being three in the "Outstanding Original Song" category.-Discography:...
, Pamela Magee, Jim McDonaldJim McDonaldJim McDonald may refer to:* Jim McDonald , college and professional American football player* Jim McDonald , Major League Baseball pitcher...
, Rusty Swope, Penny Bergman, and Tamara P. Grady) - Nominated, 1998, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for: "All My Children" (shared with Conal O'BrienConal O'BrienConal O'Brien is an American television soap opera director. He has worked in daytime television for nearly 23 years.His father, Vince O'Brien, appeared in several soap operas, in addition to roles in Annie Hall and as the Shell Answer Man.-Positions held:All My Children* Director * Fight Director...
, James A. BafficoJames A. BafficoJames Angelo Baffico is an American television soap opera director, producer and occasional script writer. Born in San Francisco, California, has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, an M.A. and B.A. from the University of Nebraska. He also played the character Wooley in George A. Romero's...
, Robert ScintoRobert ScintoRobert Scinto is an American television soap opera director. He has been working on daytime for nearly 30 years.-Directing credits:All My Children* Director * Occasional Director The City...
, Casey ChildsCasey ChildsCasey Childs is the Founder and Executive Producer of Primary Stages Company, a New York State non-profit, off-Broadway theatre company in New York City...
, Angela TessinariAngela Tessinari-Positions held:* Director on The City , As the World Turns , and All My Children * Associate Director on The Guiding Light , and Loving-Awards and nominations:...
, Karen Johnson, Barbara M. Simmons, Shirley Simmons, A.J. GundellA.J. GundellA.J. Gundell is an American musician and music director. He has won 13 Emmy awards; his favorites being three in the "Outstanding Original Song" category.-Discography:...
, Pamela Magee, Rusty Swope, Penny Bergman, and Tamara P. Grady) - Nominated, 1999, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for: "All My Children" (shared with James Baffico, Casey ChildsCasey ChildsCasey Childs is the Founder and Executive Producer of Primary Stages Company, a New York State non-profit, off-Broadway theatre company in New York City...
, Conal O'BrienConal O'BrienConal O'Brien is an American television soap opera director. He has worked in daytime television for nearly 23 years.His father, Vince O'Brien, appeared in several soap operas, in addition to roles in Annie Hall and as the Shell Answer Man.-Positions held:All My Children* Director * Fight Director...
, Robert ScintoRobert ScintoRobert Scinto is an American television soap opera director. He has been working on daytime for nearly 30 years.-Directing credits:All My Children* Director * Occasional Director The City...
, Angela TessinariAngela Tessinari-Positions held:* Director on The City , As the World Turns , and All My Children * Associate Director on The Guiding Light , and Loving-Awards and nominations:...
, Karen Johnson, Barbara M. Simmons, Shirley Simmons, Terry Walker, Pamela Magee, A.J. GundellA.J. GundellA.J. Gundell is an American musician and music director. He has won 13 Emmy awards; his favorites being three in the "Outstanding Original Song" category.-Discography:...
, Penny Bergman, Tamara P. Grady, and Rusty Swope) - Won, 1999, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "All My Children" (shared with A.J. GundellA.J. GundellA.J. Gundell is an American musician and music director. He has won 13 Emmy awards; his favorites being three in the "Outstanding Original Song" category.-Discography:...
, Pamela Magee, Dominic MessingerDominic MessingerDominic Messinger is an American soap opera composer. He began his work in soapmusic on "General Hospital", and has since co-written and composed over one hundred original songs for various soaps...
, Ron Goodman, Robbie KondorRobbie KondorRobbie Kondor is an American composer, session musician, and arranger. He has worked as a composer on The Significant Other, Ball In The House, Sally Jessy Ralphael, Happiness , The Suburbans , Forever Fabulous ,Drawing Angel , Series 7: The Contenders , Home Delivery and Equality U...
, Mike RenziMike RenziMike Renzi is an American pianist, arranger, and musical director. He is best known for his collaborations with some of the legends of pop-jazz singing, notably Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Mel Tormé, Cleo Laine, Blossom Dearie, and Jack Jones...
, Terry Walker, and Gary KuoGary KuoGary Kuo is an American composer and violinist. He has worked as a composer on Another Night , As the World Turns and All My Children. He played the violin for the film The Glass Shield in 1994, and instructed on the violin for Mirror, Mirror 2: Raven Dance that same year...
) - Nominated, 2000, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for: "Sunset BeachSunset Beach (TV series)Sunset Beach was an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on January 6, 1997, and last airing on December 31, 1999. The show followed the loves and lives of the people living in a fictional coastal city named Sunset Beach, on the coast of California...
" (shared with Peter Brinkerhoff, Grant A. JohnsonGrant A. JohnsonGrant A. Johnson is an American television soap opera director.-Positions held:Days of our Lives* Occasional Director General Hospital* Director Passions* Director...
, Andrew LeeAndrew LeeAndrew Lee is an Australian rules footballer who played with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League...
, Carla Mangia Sherwood, Ian Toporoff, Tina Keller, Ray Bonassi, Deborah Komatsu, Shel Sandman, Shannon Mason, Denny BarryDenny BarryDenis "Denny" Barry was an Irish Republican who died during a hunger strike, shortly after the Irish Civil War.- Early life :...
, Patricia Ann Dyer, Roy Friedland, and Barbara RocheBarbara RocheBarbara Maureen Roche is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Wood Green from 1992 until 2005, when she lost the seat, despite having previously enjoyed a majority of over 10,500.During her time in Government, she held several ministerial offices;...
) - Nominated, 2001, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for: "PassionsPassionsPassions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
" (shared with Peter Brinkerhoff, Grant A. JohnsonGrant A. JohnsonGrant A. Johnson is an American television soap opera director.-Positions held:Days of our Lives* Occasional Director General Hospital* Director Passions* Director...
, James Sayegh, Gary TomlinGary Tomlin-Career:Tomlin's career on daytime serials began in 1973 when he was cast on NBC's Search for Tomorrow as Bruce Carson. He also made a guest appearance on "The Nightwalker" episode of the Waltons . He later appeared as Morgan Simpson on the NBC soap opera Another World in 1979...
, Karen Wilkens, Tina Keller, Robbin Phillips, Ann Rogerson, Steven VincentSteven VincentSteven Charles Vincent was an American author and journalist. In 2005 he was working as a freelance journalist in Basra, Iraq, reporting for The Christian Science Monitor, National Review, Mother Jones, Reason, Front Page and American Enterprise, among other publications, when he was abducted and...
, Mary Ann Benson, Bret Warren, and Roy Friedland) - Nominated, 2001, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions" (shared with Ed O'Donnell, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, and Wes BoatmanWes Boatman-Biography:Boatman became interested in music at the age of six, and began playing such instruments as pianos and keyboards. During his adult years, he received a B.F.A. in Film and Electronic Music from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati...
) - Nominated, 2003, Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team for: "Passions" (shared with Peter Brinkerhoff, Grant A. JohnsonGrant A. JohnsonGrant A. Johnson is an American television soap opera director.-Positions held:Days of our Lives* Occasional Director General Hospital* Director Passions* Director...
, James Sayegh, Karen Wilkens, Phideaux XavierPhideaux XavierPhideaux Xavier is an American TV director and composer of modern technological music that he describes as "psychedelic progressive gothic rock", who grew up in New York City but now lives in Los Angeles.-Life and work:...
, Tina Keller, Robbin Phillips, Mary Ann Benson, Steven VincentSteven VincentSteven Charles Vincent was an American author and journalist. In 2005 he was working as a freelance journalist in Basra, Iraq, reporting for The Christian Science Monitor, National Review, Mother Jones, Reason, Front Page and American Enterprise, among other publications, when he was abducted and...
, Roy Friedland, Michael Caron, and Michelle Azenzer) - Nominated, 2003, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions" (shared with Ed O'Donnell, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, and Wesley B. Boatman Jr.) - Nominated, 2004, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions" (shared with Peter Brinkerhoff, Grant A. JohnsonGrant A. JohnsonGrant A. Johnson is an American television soap opera director.-Positions held:Days of our Lives* Occasional Director General Hospital* Director Passions* Director...
, James Sayegh, Karen Wilkens, Phideaux XavierPhideaux XavierPhideaux Xavier is an American TV director and composer of modern technological music that he describes as "psychedelic progressive gothic rock", who grew up in New York City but now lives in Los Angeles.-Life and work:...
, Tina Keller, Dania L. Guthrie, Mary Ann Benson, Steven VincentSteven VincentSteven Charles Vincent was an American author and journalist. In 2005 he was working as a freelance journalist in Basra, Iraq, reporting for The Christian Science Monitor, National Review, Mother Jones, Reason, Front Page and American Enterprise, among other publications, when he was abducted and...
, Roy Friedland, Michael Caron, and Jay Zabriskie) - Won, 2004, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions" (shared with Ed O'Donnell, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, and Wes BoatmanWes Boatman-Biography:Boatman became interested in music at the age of six, and began playing such instruments as pianos and keyboards. During his adult years, he received a B.F.A. in Film and Electronic Music from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati...
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