Shuki Levy
Shuki Levy was born on Jun 03, 1947 in Israel. Shuki Levy's big-screen debut came with Goldwing directed by Cheong-gi Kim in 1978. Shuki Levy is known for The Ghostbusters of New Hampshire: Spilled Milk directed by Kevin J. James, Jonathan St. Pierre stars as Jonathan St. Pierre and Pat Harmon as Pat Harmon. The upcoming new movie Shuki Levy plays is The Ghostbusters of New Hampshire: Spilled Milk which will be released on Oct 07, 2010.
An award-winning composer, songwriter, recording and performing artist, Shuki Levy has garnered 15 gold and platinum records with sales in excess of 14 million records worldwide. He has scored over a dozen feature and television films, composed the music for over 130 television shows, and produced, written and directed multiple film and television projects. He has also composed over 100 memorable television theme songs, including Inspector Gadget (1983), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983), Spider-Man (1994), and X-Men (1992). Shuki holds the world record for composing the most television theme songs.A self-taught musician, Shuki mastered the guitar by the age of 14 and founded one of Israel's first rock groups. In 1975, Shuki partnered with Israeli actress Aviva Paz and started a pop group called Shuki and Aviva. The group became well-known throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Shuki left the group at the height of its popularity to pursue a composing career in the United States.Shuki later became the driving creative force behind "Saban Entertainment", a children's programming giant that he co-founded with his longtime friend and business partner, Haim Saban. While at Saban, Shuki co-created several popular children's franchises including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993). With Shuki at the creative helm, Saban grew into one of the largest independent producers and distributors of children's programming in the world and was eventually sold to Fox Entertainment. In addition, Shuki has written and directed several independent features, including Susie Q (1996), Round Trip to Heaven (1992), Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998), and Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure (2009).Although Shuki has found international success as a composer and producer, his connection to Israel has remained strong. In 2007 he opened a museum at the desert fortress Masada, giving a home to the numerous historical treasures found there. Shuki also composed a stage musical about the events that occurred at Masada. In the story, the historical events of Masada are juxtaposed with the World War II Warsaw ghetto uprising. "Masada 1942" opened on January 23, 2020 at Habima, the National Theatre of Israel, to rave reviews. After forced closure due to the global pandemic, Habima reopened the musical on April 7, 2021.Shuki is a co-chair of Genius 100 Visions, a global project to honor the life and legacy of Albert Einstein. Genius 100 Visions brings together accomplished, compassionate minds to re-imagine the future and improve our world. The Genius 100 Visionaries are a group of global leaders, activists, and innovators. The group is comprised of 16 Nobel Laureates, Astronauts, an EGOT, Olympic Gold Medalists, Knight(s) of the British Empire, Guinness World Record Holder, Global Teacher Prize, Companion(s) of the Order of Canada, a former NASA Administrator, a World Chess Champion, a Grammy winner, an Oscar winner, global brand CEO's, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada - and recipients of National Medals of Science, Humanities and Arts; Pulitzer Prize; Peabody Award; Albert Einstein Medal, and many more accolades and honors. Shuki also devotes time to his family foundation, which supports a number of projects and creative properties that seek to enlighten, educate, and inspire.
Birthday
Jun 03, 1947Place of Birth
IsraelAlso known
Shuki & Aviva
Known For
Movies & TV Shows
- 2010
The Ghostbusters of New Hampshire: Spilled Milk
music department
7.8 - 2009
Aussie & Ted's Great Adventure
music department, composer
5.2 - 2002
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
music department
7.0 - 2000
music department
4.0 - 2000
music department
6.0 - 1997
composer, producer
3.6 - 1995
producer
5.2 - 1994
music department, composer
4.3 - 19945.5
- 1993
composer
5.2 - 1992
composer
4.9 - 1992
composer
4.3 - 1989
composer
8.1 - 1988
composer
4.2 - 1988
American Expose: Who Murdered JFK?
music department
8.5 - 1987
composer
4.9 - 1987
music department
7.1 - 1986
composer
5.1 - 1985
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
composer, music department
6.6 - 19856.7
- 1985
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
composer, music department
7.2 - 1985
composer
6.9 - 1984
composer
4.6 - 1984
composer
8.1 - 1983
composer, music department
6.5 - 19836.1
- 1982
music department
4.3 - 1981
composer
3.8 - 1978
music department
6.8