Duncan Sheik

Duncan Sheik
Sheik in 2006
Sheik in 2006
Background information
Born (1969-11-18) November 18, 1969 (age 54)
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, composer, actor
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, vocals, electronics
Years active1993–present
Labels
Websiteduncansheik.com

Duncan Sheik (born November 18, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. Sheik is known for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing", which earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He has composed music for motion pictures and Broadway musicals, winning the 2007 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for his work on the musical Spring Awakening.