Best Known For:The film The Little Mermaid
Breakthrough:Scored the music for Disney's The Little Mermaid, reviving the animated musical genre in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Alan Irwin Menken
- Full Name: Alan Irwin Menken
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Little Mermaid
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1949
- Age: 76 years old
- Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Janis Roswick
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Alan Irwin Menken Age
Alan Irwin Menken is about 77 years old as of 2026. Alan Irwin Menken was born in 1949.
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Education
He attended New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music.
- New York University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Music
- Period: 1971
Rise to Fame
Alan Irwin 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)
- Film: Beauty and the Beast (Composer, 1991)
- Film: Aladdin (Composer, 1992)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Original Score — AMPAS — 1990 — The Little Mermaid
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year — The Recording Academy — 1994 — A Whole New World
Alan Irwin Menken Family & Relationships
Alan Irwin Menken is married to Janis Roswick. He has 2 children, Anna Menken and Nora Menken.
- Father: Norman Menken
- Mother: Judith Menken
- Children:
- Anna Menken
- Nora Menken
Lesser Known Facts
- He is one of only a few people to have achieved EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alan Irwin Menken
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1949
- Age: 76
- 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: Judith Menken
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Janis Roswick
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Janis Roswick (Spouse • Wife)
- Howard Ashman (Collaborator • Lyricist and creative partner)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alanmenken/
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/almenken
