Duncan Sheik
Known for
Acting
Born
November 18, 1969
Birthplace
Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Died
September 17, 2026 (aged 56)
Biography
Duncan Scott Sheik (November 18, 1969 — September 17, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. Sheik was best known for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing", which earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He composed music for film and stage musicals, winning the 2007 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for his work on the musical Spring Awakening.
Best known work
Uptown Girls
2003
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
A Home at the End of the World
2004
The Cake Eaters
2007
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Dare
2009
Boston Public
2000
Spring Awakening: Those You've Known
2022
American Dreams
2002
Death of a Dynasty
2003Filmography
2023
Almeida On Screen: Spring AwakeningMusic, Orchestrator
2022
NoirMusic, Writer, Lyricist, Orchestrator
2022
Spring Awakening: Those You've Knownas Self - Music & Orchestration, Songs
2019
Alice by HeartMusic
2017
2009
DareOriginal Music Composer
2008
Little Spirit: Christmas in New YorkOriginal Music Composer
2007
2007
The Cake EatersOriginal Music Composer
2006
LimpMusic
2006
Brother's ShadowMusic
2004
2004
A Home at the End of the WorldOriginal Music Composer
2003
Uptown Girlsas Celebrity
2003
Death of a Dynastyas Well-Dressed Man
2002
2000
1997
1995
Divasas (uncredited)
1992
1990
1956