About

Known credits:
7
Birthday:
1941-04-28
Place of birth:
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
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Mike Renzi

Overview

Michael Ernest Renzi (April 28, 1941 – September 29, 2021) was an American composer, music director, pianist, and jazz musician who garnered three Emmys for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for Sesame Street. Renzi graduated from the Boston Conservatory in 1973 and from Berklee College of Music in 1974. He was a musical director for Peggy Lee and Mel Tormé for over 25 years. He worked on Sesame Street as the music director for seasons 31 through 40 and led the Mike Renzi Trio. He died in Newport, Rhode Island, on September 28, 2021, at the age of 80.

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Known for

Acting
2005 An Evening With Lena Horne Actor piano, synthesizer N/A
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Sound
2009 Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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2008 Sesame Street: Love the Earth! Sound Music Director 58
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2005 Sesame Street: Happy Healthy Monsters Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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2004 Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Sound Music Director 58
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2002 Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! Sound Music Director N/A
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2001 Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf Sound Music 58
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