Andy Paley(1951-2024)

Composer
Music Department
Actor

Andy Paley was born on 1 November 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Dick Tracy (1990), God Bless America (2011) and World's Greatest Dad (2009). He was married to Heather L. Crist. He died on 20 November 2024 in Colchester, Vermon, USA.

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Known for

Dick Tracy

6.2

Movie

Music Department(Dick Tracy album)

1990

God Bless America

7.1

Movie

Soundtrack("Put Your Hands In My Air")

2011

World's Greatest Dad

6.9

Movie

Soundtrack("The Creeper, (High)")

2009

Election

7.2

Movie

Soundtrack("La Piscine Couverte")

1999

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Composer

Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction
6.6
- Composer
- 2022
Mighty Magiswords
4.6
TV Series
- Composer
- 2016–2018
Wainwright Training Presents: Safety Is the Key to Work & Life
TV Mini Series
- Composer
- 2016
Crackpipe, Pantherman & The Jeweler
Short
- Composer
- 2015
The Thrilling Adventure Hour: Beyond Belief
8.6
Podcast Series
- Composer
- 2014
Thrilling Adventure Hour: The Documentary Web Series
9.4
Video
- Composer (original music by)
- 2014
Full on Koechner
Short
- Composer
- 2013
Let's Do This!
7.3
TV Movie
- Composer
- 2011
Funny or Die Presents...
5.6
TV Series
- Composer
- 2010–2011
The Thrilling Adventure Hour: Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars
8.3
Podcast Series
- Composer
- 2011
Dow Jones
Video
- Composer (original music by)
- 2009
Random! Cartoons
7.1
TV Series
- Composer
- 2007–2008
Picture Day
6.5
Short
- Composer (as Andrew Paley)
- 2008
Magic Sport 2: The Movie
TV Series
- Composer
- 2007
Camp Lazlo!
6.4
TV Series
- Composer
- 2005–2007

Music Department

Fiego and the Magic Fish
Short
- additional music
- 2024
Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction
6.6
- original music performed by
- 2022
United We Fall
5.9
TV Series
- main title theme
- 2020
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
7.5
TV Movie
- song by
- 2019
Charlie Says
5.9
- music consultant
- 2018
Mighty Magiswords
4.6
TV Series
- main title music and lyrics
- 2016–2018
Olivia
5.8
TV Series
- goodnight song by
- 2010–2015
Such Good People
4.8
- musician: guitar
- 2014
The Starck Club
8.4
- music coordinator
- 2014
Handy Manny
5.6
TV Series
- songs composed by
- 2012
My Gym Partner's a Monkey
5.8
TV Series
- musician
- 2008
Area 57
5.6
TV Movie
- composer: additional music (as Andrew Paley)
- 2007
SpongeBob SquarePants
8.2
TV Series
- composer: additional music (as Andrew Paley)
- 2005–2006
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
7.2
- composer: additional music (as Andrew Paley)
- 2004
Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring
6.3
Video
- orchestrator (uncredited)
- 2001

Actor

Personal details

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Alternative names
- The Paley Brothers
Height
- 5′ 7¾″ (1.72 m)
Born
- November 1, 1951
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
- November 20, 2024
- Colchester, Vermon, USA(cancer)
Spouse
- Heather L. CristJune 26, 2010 - November 20, 2024 (his death, 2 children)
Children
Relatives
- Jonathan Paley(Sibling)
Other works
Songwriter and producer of the song, "The Best Day Ever," sung by Tom Kenny also known as SpongeBob Squarepants.

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Trivia
Former United States Senator from Nebraska Bob Kerrey officiated the wedding ceremony between Heather L. Crist and Andrew Paley on June 26, 2010.