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Wendy Melvoin
Composer
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Wendy Melvoin was born on 26 January 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a composer and actress, known for
Purple Rain (1984)
,
Dangerous Minds (1995)
and
Volcano (1997)
.
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
11 wins & 6 nominations total
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Known for
Purple Rain
6.5
Music Department
(lead guitar, uncredited)
1984
Dangerous Minds
6.5
Composer
(as Wendy & Lisa)
1995
Volcano
5.5
Soundtrack
("Where the Day Takes You")
1997
Crossing Jordan
7.0
TV Series
Composer
2001–2007 • 114 eps
Credits
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Composer
34
Music Department
13
Actress
20
Soundtrack
23
Self
17
Thanks
1
Archive Footage
1
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Outer Range
7.1
TV Series
Composer
2024
7 episodes
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
6.4
TV Series
Composer
(as Wendy & Lisa)
2024
8 episodes
Cruel Summer
7.4
TV Series
Composer
2021–2023
20 episodes
Firefly Lane
7.7
TV Series
Composer
2021–2023
17 episodes
True Story
7.4
TV Mini Series
Composer
2021
7 episodes
Wine Country
5.5
Composer
(music by)
2019
Shades of Blue
7.0
TV Series
Composer
2016–2018
36 episodes
No Tomorrow
7.2
TV Series
Composer
2016–2017
8 episodes
Heroes Reborn
6.6
TV Mini Series
Composer
2015–2016
12 episodes
Studio City
5.5
TV Movie
Composer
2015
Witches of East End
7.5
TV Series
Composer
2013–2014
14 episodes
Touch
7.3
TV Series
Composer
2012–2013
26 episodes
Nurse Jackie
7.8
TV Series
Composer
2009–2012
46 episodes
Prime Suspect
7.3
TV Series
Composer
2011–2012
10 episodes
Mercy
7.1
TV Series
Composer
2009–2010
7 episodes
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Music Department
Previous
13
Prime Suspect
7.3
TV Series
composer: main title theme
2011
1 episode
Carnivàle
8.4
TV Series
composer: theme music
2003–2005
24 episodes
Teacher's Pet
5.7
composer: additional music
(uncredited)
2004
Prince Charming
5.9
TV Movie
score producer
2001
Second Skin
5.1
music score producer
2000
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
5.8
music editor
(uncredited)
1999
Loving Jezebel
5.4
composer: theme music
1999
Soul Food
7.0
soloist: drums and bass
1997
The Crew
7.3
TV Series
composer: theme music
1995
1 episode
Toys
5.1
musician
1992
Prince and the Revolution LIVE!
8.6
Video
composer: song "Darling Nikki"
1985
Prince and the Revolution: Purple Rain
7.7
Music Video
musician: rhythm guitar
1984
Purple Rain
6.5
musician: lead guitar
(uncredited)
1984
Actress
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Prince: Manic Monday
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
2019
Erykah Badu: Honey
7.6
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
2008
Snoops
6.7
TV Series
Janey Swan
1999
1 episode
Wendy & Lisa: This Is the Life
Music Video
1995
Wendy & Lisa Feat. Seal: The Closing of the Year
Music Video
1992
Toys
5.1
Choir Soloist
1992
Wendy & Lisa: Don't Try to Tell Me
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1991
Wendy & Lisa: Strung Out
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1990
Wendy & Lisa: Satisfaction
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1989
Wendy & Lisa: Lolly Lolly
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1989
Wendy & Lisa: Are You My Baby?
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1989
Wendy & Lisa: Sideshow
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1988
Wendy & Lisa: Waterfall
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1987
Wendy & Lisa: Honeymoon Express
Music Video
Wendy Melvoin
1987
Prince: Anotherloverholenyohead
7.4
Music Video
Guitarist
1986
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Alternative names
Wendy & Lisa
Born
January 26
,
1964
Los Angeles, California, USA
Other works
Music video: Appeared in
Prince
's video "Raspberry Beret".
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Twin sister of
Susannah Melvoin
.
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