Duncan Sheik

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Duncan Sheik
Sheik in 2006
Background information
Born	(1969-11-18) November 18, 1969 (age 55) Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Origin	Los Angeles, California
Genres	Rock pop alternative rock acoustic rock pop rock R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, composer, actor
Instrument(s)	Guitar, piano, vocals, electronics
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Atlantic Nonesuch Elektra Zoë Rounder Universal Rhino Entertainment
Website	duncansheik.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.