Jay Rifkin

The GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, together with producing and composing partner Hans Zimmer, created Media Ventures (Remote Control Productions), a multifaceted entertainment group that includes music, new media, film and television. Their partnership has earned them numerous awards and nominations, including Academy Award® nominations, for the film scores of Driving Miss Daisy, Rain Man and The Lion King. Following the success of The Lion King, Jay conceived and produced the gold-selling follow-up album Rhythm of the Pride Lands. He is also chairman of Media Revolution and a founder of the film production company Media Ventures Pictures.

Date of Birth: July 6, 1955 (69 years old)

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Occupation

• Music recorder/mixer
• Music producer/arranger
• Songwriter
• Founder of Media Ventures (Remote Control Productions) and Mojo Records (1995–2001; sold by himself)

Relatives

• Vanessa Rifkin (ex-wife; 19??–2005)
• Kamilla Rifkin (daughter)

Motion Pictures (My List)

Music Department

1993: Cool Runnings — Music Scoring Mixer

1994: Renaissance Man — Music Mixer

1994: The Lion King — Music Recorder and Mixer

1995: Man of the House — Score Mixer

1995: Crimson Tide — Score Mixer

2002: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron — Executive Music Producer

2003: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl — Music Production Services

Albums (My List)

1995: Rhythm of the Pride Lands — Song Producer/Arranger, Music Recorder/Mixer, Lyrics and Music

Theatre

Broadway

1997–present: The Lion King — Additional Music and Lyrics

Collaborations

• Bruce L. Fowler
• Nick Glennie-Smith
• Steve Jablonsky
• Elton John
• Lebo M.
• Mark Mancina
• Tim Rice
• John Van Tongeren
• Hans Zimmer

Awards (My List)

1995: Grammy Award — Winner for Best Musical Album for Children (The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1998: Tony Award — Nominated for Best Original Score (The Lion King)