Michael Andrews

About

Film composer best known for his work on films like Donnie Darko, Funny People, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

Before Fame

He was previously a member of the jazz band The Greyboy Allstars.

Trivia

His cover version of the Tears for Fears song Mad World, recorded for the Donnie Darko soundtrack, became the #1 single in the U.K. upon its release.

Family Life

His song The Dentist was inspired by his learning of his wife's pregnancy while receiving dental work.

Associated With

He got his big break when he was asked to score the series Freaks & Geeks, which was produced by Judd Apatow.