David Michael Frank

Biography

David Michael Frank, born on December 21, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, is an esteemed American composer, orchestrator, and conductor. With a career spanning over four decades, he has crafted musical scores for more than 80 films and numerous television productions, earning multiple Emmy Award nominations for his contributions to the industry.

Early Life and Education

Frank's musical journey began at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, where he studied piano and composition. Demonstrating prodigious talent, he performed as a soloist with the Peabody Orchestra at the age of 16. He furthered his education in Paris and later graduated from Northwestern University. His early career saw him as the youngest conductor on Broadway, leading productions such as The Me Nobody Knows at the Helen Hayes Theater shortly after turning 22.

Career Highlights

In 1978, Frank relocated to California, marking the beginning of his prolific work in film and television scoring. His notable film compositions include Code of Silence (1985), Out for Justice (1991), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), and Best of the Best II (1993). His television credits encompass a range of series and movies, such as The Mole, Annie: A Royal Adventure!, and You Lucky Dog. ​

Frank's versatility extends to arranging and producing songs for various artists. He collaborated with Gregg Allman on the closing credit song for Out for Justice and worked with Dionne Warwick on the main title song for The Prince. Additionally, he arranged and co-produced songs for films like Marked for Death and Suburban Commando.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Frank has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations:​

Outstanding Music Direction for Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)​ 

Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special for Annie: A Royal Adventure! (1996)

Outstanding Music and Lyrics for You Lucky Dog (1999)​

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for The Mole (2009)