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Stephen Sondheim

Biography

Stephen Sondheim

Writer Composer & sound Actor

Born
March 22, 1930
Age at death
91 years old
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Years active
1966 – 2025
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75

Credits

51

Movies

7

TV series

60

Years active

6.8

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Stephen Sondheim

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Career timeline

  1. 1930 · Born

    Born in New York City, New York, USA

  2. 1966 · Screen debut

    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Movie)

  3. 1989 · Breakthrough

    The Simpsons (TV)

  4. 2021 · Died

    November 26, 2021

  5. 2025 · Latest release

    Merrily We Roll Along (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama29
  • Music29
  • Comedy23
  • Documentary13
  • Tv Movie8
  • Horror7
Highest-rated title Into the Woods 1991 8.1 Most popular title The Simpsons 1989 8.0

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Stephen Sondheim in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 2022 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery as Stephen Sondheim Movie
  2. 2021 tick, tick... BOOM! as Stephen Sondheim (voice on phone) (uncredited) Movie
  3. 2018 Harold Prince: The Director's Life Movie
  4. 2003 Camp as Self Movie
  5. 1997 A Conversation With Composer Stephen Sondheim as Stephen Sondheim Movie
  6. 1995 A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim Movie
  7. 1990 Sunday in the Park with... Stephen Movie
  8. 1989 The Simpsons as Stephen Sondheim (voice) TV
  9. 1978 The South Bank Show TV
  10. 1976 Anatomy of a Song Movie
  11. 1974 June Moon as Maxie Schwartz Movie
  12. 1973 Sondheim: A Musical Tribute Movie
  13. 1971 Great Performances as Maxie Schwartz TV
  1. 2025 Merrily We Roll Along Movie
  2. 2014 Into the Woods Movie
  3. 2014 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic Movie
  4. 2012 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  5. 2011 Company Movie
  6. 2008 Company: A Musical Comedy Movie
  7. 2007 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  8. 2005 Passion Movie
  9. 2001 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert Movie
  10. 2001 Putting It Together Movie
  11. 1996 Company Movie
  12. 1996 Passion Movie
  13. 1995 Anyone Can Whistle: Live at Carnegie Hall Movie
  14. 1992 Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall Movie
  15. 1991 Performance TV
  16. 1991 Into the Woods Movie
  17. 1990 Dick Tracy Movie
  18. 1990 Sunday in the Park with... Stephen Movie
  19. 1986 Sunday in the Park with George Movie
  20. 1986 Follies: In Concert Movie
  21. 1982 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  22. 1981 Reds Movie
  23. 1977 A Little Night Music Movie
  24. 1976 Pacific Overtures Movie
  25. 1976 Live from Lincoln Center TV
  26. 1974 Stavisky... Movie
  27. 1966 Evening Primrose Movie
  28. 1966 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Movie
  1. 2025 Merrily We Roll Along Movie
  2. 2024 Into The Woods (AUS Productions) Movie
  3. 2021 Simply Sondheim Movie
  4. 2017 National Theatre Live: Follies Movie
  5. 2015 Gypsy Movie
  6. 2014 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic Movie
  7. 2013 Follies Movie
  8. 2013 Six by Sondheim Movie
  9. 2013 Merrily We Roll Along Movie
  10. 2012 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  11. 2011 Company Movie
  12. 2011 Into the Woods Movie
  13. 2009 Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  14. 2008 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  15. 2008 Company: A Musical Comedy Movie
  16. 2007 Candide Movie
  17. 2005 Passion Movie
  18. 2003 Leonard Bernstein: Candide Movie
  19. 2001 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert Movie
  20. 2001 Putting It Together Movie
  21. 1996 Company Movie
  22. 1996 Passion Movie
  23. 1992 Gypsy: Live from the Southern Arizona Light Opera Company Movie
  24. 1991 Into the Woods Movie
  25. 1990 Into the Woods: A Conversationpiece Movie
  26. 1986 Candide Movie
  27. 1986 Sunday in the Park with George Movie
  28. 1982 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Movie
  29. 1982 American Playhouse TV
  30. 1977 All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music TV
  31. 1976 Pacific Overtures Movie
  32. 1976 Live from Lincoln Center TV
  33. 1973 The Last of Sheila Movie
  34. 1966 Evening Primrose Movie

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Quick facts

When did Stephen Sondheim die?

Stephen Sondheim died on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91.

Where was Stephen Sondheim born?

Stephen Sondheim was born in New York City, New York, USA.

What was Stephen Sondheim’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Stephen Sondheim is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966).

How many movies and series has Stephen Sondheim made?

Our catalogue lists 58 titles for Stephen Sondheim: 51 movies and 7 TV series.

What is Stephen Sondheim’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Into the Woods has the highest audience rating, with 8.1/10 on TMDB.

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