Adam Schlesinger

Adam Schlesinger

Date of Birth: October 31, 1967
Date of Passing: March 31, 2020
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York
Obituary: Hollywood Reporter

Adam Schlesinger was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer.

Schlesinger is best known for his work writing and co-producing the Oscar nominated title song for the movie That Thing You Do! (1996) as well as his contributions to music in television.

Adam Schlesinger was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer.

Schlesinger is best known for his work writing and co-producing the Oscar nominated title song for the movie That Thing You Do! (1996) as well as his contributions to music in television.

Schlesinger’s television composing work include various songs and scores for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Good Luck Charlie, SNL, Gossip Girl, My Name Is Earl, Kingdom Hospital, How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, The Man Show, The Hills, One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls, Melrose Place, Felicity, Roswell, and The Dana Carvey Show.

He was also a three-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his work on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in 2019, The 66th Annual Tony Awards in 2013, and for The 65th Annual Tony Awards in 2012.

Schlesinger died April 1, 2020, in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was 52.

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Awards & Nominations

8 Nominations | 3 Emmys
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2019
  • Winner
  • Adam Schlesinger, Music & Lyrics by
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  • "I Have To Get Out / Song Title: Antidepressants Are So Not A Big Deal"
  • CW
  • CBS Television Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music - 2019
  • Nominee
  • Adam Schlesinger, Theme by
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  • CW
  • CBS Television Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics - 2017
  • Nominee
  • Adam Schlesinger, Music & Lyrics by
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  • "When Will Josh And His Friend Leave Me Alone? / Song Title: We Tapped That Ass"
  • CW
  • CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Adam Schlesinger, Theme by
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  • CW
  • CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Adam Schlesinger, Music & Lyrics by
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  • "I'm Going on a Date with Josh's Friend! / Song Title: Settle For Me"
  • CW
  • CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2013
  • Winner
  • Adam Schlesinger
  • 66th Annual Tony Awards
  • "Song Title: If I Had Time"
  • CBS
  • White Cherry Entertainment in association with Tony Award Productions
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2012
  • Winner
  • Adam Schlesinger, Music by
  • 65th Annual Tony Awards
  • "Song Title: It's Not Just For Gays Anymore"
  • CBS
  • White Cherry Entertainment in association with Tony Award Productions
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2009

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Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom, and Jack Dolgen on the Red Carpet at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Jack Dolgen on the Red Carpet at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmys.
Jack Dolgen, Rachel Bloom, and Adam Schlesinger arrive on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger backstage at the 65th Creative Arts Emmys
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Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom, and Jack Dolgen on the Red Carpet at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom, and Jack Dolgen on the Red Carpet at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

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Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Jack Dolgen on the Red Carpet at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Jack Dolgen on the Red Carpet at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmys.

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Jack Dolgen, Rachel Bloom, and Adam Schlesinger arrive on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Jack Dolgen, Rachel Bloom, and Adam Schlesinger arrive on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.

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David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger backstage at the 65th Creative Arts Emmys
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