Biography
William Michael Joseph Whelan (born 22 May 1950) is an Irish composer and musician. He is best known for composing a piece for the interval of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. The result, "Riverdance", was a seven-minute piece of original music accompanying a new take on traditional Irish stepdance that became a full-length stage production and spawned a worldwide craze for Irish traditional music and dance. The corresponding soundtrack album earned him a Grammy. "Riverdance" was released as a single in 1994, credited to "Bill Whelan and Anúna featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra". It reached number one in Ireland for 18 weeks and number nine in the UK. The album of the same title reached number 31 in the album charts in 1995.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 15
TV Shows 1
Composer
Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (2021)
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Composer
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show (2020)
Movie
Music
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017)
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Composer
Riverdance: Live from Beijing (2010)
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Music
Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2008)
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Riverdance - Best Of Riverdance (2005)
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Music
Riverdance: The Show (2002)
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Music
Riverdance: Live à l'Arena de Genève (2001)
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Music
Seven Ages (2000)
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Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)
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Music
Riverdance: Live From New York City (1997)
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Some Mother's Son (1996)
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Music
Riverdance: The New Show (1996)
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Composer
Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone? (1995)
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Music
Riverdance: The Show (1995)
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Composer
Dick Francis: Twice Shy (1989)
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1950-05-22 (73 years old)
Birth PlaceLimerick, Republic of Ireland
CitizenshipsRepublic of Ireland
Also Known AsWilliam Michael Joseph Whelan
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