Best Known For:The film The Little Mermaid
Breakthrough:Composing the legendary musical score for Walt Disney's animated classic The Little Mermaid in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Alan Menken
- Full Name: Alan Menken
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Little Mermaid
- Current Role: Composer
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1949
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Janis Menken
Alan Menken Age
Alan Menken is about 77 years old as of 2026. Alan Menken was born in 1949.
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Education
He attended New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
- New York University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Music
- Period: 1967–1971
Rise to Fame
Alan Menken rose to prominence for his role in the film The Little Mermaid.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.
- Film: The Little Mermaid (Composer, 1989) — Won two Academy Awards
- Film: Beauty and the Beast (Composer, 1991) — Won two Academy Awards
- Film: Aladdin (Composer, 1992) — Won two Academy Awards
- Film: Pocahontas (Composer, 1995) — Won two Academy Awards
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Original Score — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — The Little Mermaid
Alan Menken Family & Relationships
Alan Menken is married to Janis Menken. He has 2 children, Anna Menken and Nora Menken.
- Father: Norman Menken
- Mother: Judy Menken
- Children:
- Anna Menken
- Nora Menken
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alan Menken
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1949
- Age: 77
- Birthday: July 22
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Norman Menken
- Mother: Judy Menken
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Janis Menken
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $453,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Related Biographies
- Janis Menken (Spouse • Wife)
- Howard Ashman (Collaborator • Longtime lyricist and creative partner)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.alanmenken.com
