Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$65 million
Date Of BirthAugust 30, 1963
FactEnjoys film scores. Has remixed parts of several scores into dance tracks.


Paul Oakenfold is an English record producer and DJ. He is a three-time Grammy Award and two-time World Music Award nominee. Oakenfold is known for his work in the electronic dance music genre, particularly trance and progressive house. He has worked with artists such as U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Grace Jones, Massive Attack, The Happy Mondays, Smashing Pumpkins, New Order, and Quincy Jones.

Oakenfold was born on 30 August 1963 in Greenhithe, Kent, England. His father was a carpenter and his mother was a housewife. He has two older sisters. Oakenfold was educated at Dartford Grammar School.

Oakenfold’s career began in the late 1970s as a club DJ in London. In the 1980s, he worked as a record producer for Champion Records. He also produced tracks for artists such as Yazz and Lisa Stansfield. In the early 1990s, Oakenfold remixed songs for artists such as U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.

In 1992, Oakenfold co-founded Perfecto Records with Steve Osborne. Perfecto’s first release was the track “Give Peace a Chance” by the group U2. The track was a hit and peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

In 1996, Oakenfold released his debut album, Tranceport. The album reached number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2000, Oakenfold released his second album, Bunkka. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2002, Oakenfold released his third album, A Lively Mind. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2006, Oakenfold released his fourth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – New York. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2007, Oakenfold released his fifth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Las Vegas. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2008, Oakenfold released his sixth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – South Beach. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2010, Oakenfold released his seventh album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Miami. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2012, Oakenfold released his eighth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Southern California. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2014, Oakenfold released his ninth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Ibiza. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

In 2016, Oakenfold released his tenth album, Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – California. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.

Oakenfold has won numerous awards for his work in the music industry. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Madonna’s song “Die Another Day”. In 2004, he won the World Music Award for World’s Best DJ. In 2005, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for his song “Faster Kill Pussycat” featuring Brittany Murphy. In 2006, he won the World Music Award for World’s Best Selling DJ. In 2007, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Justin Timberlake’s song “What Goes Around… Comes Around”. In 2008, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – New York. In 2009, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Coldplay’s song “Viva La Vida”. In 2010, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Miami. In 2012, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Southern California. In 2014, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – Ibiza. In 2016, he won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his album Perfecto Presents: Paul Oakenfold – California.

Oakenfold has been nominated for three Brit Awards. In 2003, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. In 2004, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Dance Act. In 2005, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist.

Oakenfold is married to Marcy Levy and they have two children together; son Jake (born 2002) and daughter Skye (born 2004).

General Info

Full NamePaul Oakenfold
Net Worth$65 million
Date Of BirthAugust 30, 1963
ProfessionRecord producer, Remixer, Film Score Composer, Chef, Actor, Disc jockey, Ready Steady Go, Starry Eyed Surprise, Faster Kill Pussycat
NationalityBritish

Accomplishments

AwardsDJ Award for Best Trance, DJ Award for Best Techno, DJ Award for Outstanding Contribution, Ready Steady Go, Starry Eyed Surprise, Faster Kill Pussycat
NominationsWorld Music Award for World’s Best DJ, Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, MTV Europe Music Award for Best Electronic, World Music Award for World's Best Electronic Dance Music Artist, Brit Award for Best Producer, NME Award for Best Club DJ, Billbo...
MoviesAnd the Beat Goes On, A Voyage into Trance, Glitterati, Put the Needle on the Record

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Played a set in Boston called IndepenDance on July 2nd and is currently touring the U.S. [July 2002]
2Has his own record label, Perfecto.
3Enjoys film scores. Has remixed parts of several scores into dance tracks.
4Based in London, does DJing shows all over the world. Considered one of the top techno/electronic musicians.
5Famous international DJ, got his break in film doing major work on 2001's Swordfish (2001). Also served as the film's music supervisor.

Pictures

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Who's Doing the Dishes?TV Series performer - 3 episodes, 2016 writer - 3 episodes, 2016
Sundown2016writer: "I'll Never Forget You"
One Hit WonderlandTV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World2015TV Movie documentary "Even Better Than the Real Thing Perfecto Remix", uncredited
The Bridge2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Oculus2013/I"Oculus Remix"
Madonna: The MDNA Tour2013TV Movie documentary writer: "Celebration"
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas2011arranger: "Carol of the Bells" / performer: "Carol of the Bells" / producer: "Carol of the Bells"
Movin' on Up2011TV Movie writer: "Loose Fit"
Live from Studio Five2010TV Series writer - 3 episodes
20 to 12010TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Love Is Only in the Movies2010TV Series writer: "Celebration"
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection2009Video writer: "Celebration"
G-Force2009"Falling Down"
Loose WomenTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009
Grindhouse: Collection of Non-Created Films2009Documentary short performer: "Right Here Right Now" / writer: "Right Here Right Now"
Nothing Like the Holidays2008arranger: "Angels We Have Heard on High" / producer: "Parranda Christmas Medley", "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Mi Familia" / writer: "Latin Lover"
Baby Mama2008writer: "Starry Eyed Surprise"
Californication2007TV Series performer: "L.A. Woman [Paul Oakenfold Remix]"
Shoot 'Em Up2007performer: "Switch On" / writer: "Switch On"
Nobel Son2007performer: "Feed Your Mind Underworld Mix", "Nobel Son" / writer: "Feed Your Mind Underworld Mix", "Let Me Be Real", "Nobel Son"
DOA: Dead or Alive2006performer: "Switch On" - as Oakenfold / writer: "Switch On"
Studio 60 on the Sunset StripTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006
Trap2006/IIShort performer: "Password" / writer: "Password"
Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker2006performer: "Ready Steady Go" / writer: "Ready Steady Go"
AliasTV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2002 - 2006 producer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006
The O.C.2006TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Pink Panther2006"The Pink Panther Theme Paul Oakenfold Remix", "The Pink Panther Theme Perfecto Allstarz Remix"
FIFA Soccer 062005Video Game performer: "Beautiful Goal"
Doctor Who2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Collateral2004performer: "Ready Steady Go Korean Style" - as Oakenfold / writer: "Ready Steady Go Korean Style"
Shrek 22004producer: "Holding Out for a Hero" 1984
Appleseed2004music: "Burns Attack" / performer: "Burns Attack" / producer: "Burns Attack"
Las VegasTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Hollywood Homicide2003performer: "Get 'Em Up" - as Oakenfold / writer: "Get 'Em Up"
The Matrix Reloaded2003as Oakenfold, "When the World Ends" Oakenfold Remix / performer: "Dread Rock" - as Oakenfold / producer: "Dread Rock" - as Oakenfold / writer: "Dread Rock"
Fastlane2003TV Series performer - 1 episode
Birds of Prey2002TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Bourne Identity2002writer: "Ready Steady Go"
Blade II2002performer: "Right Here, Right Now" / producer: "Right Here, Right Now" / writer: "Right Here, Right Now"
24 Hour Party People2002writer: "Loose Fit"
Planet of the Apes2001"Rule The Planet Remix" / producer: "Rule The Planet Remix"
Swordfish2001performer: "Dark Machine", "Password", "Stanley's Theme", "Chase", "Get Out of My Life Now" / writer: "Dark Machine", "Password", "Stanley's Theme", "Chase", "Get Out of My Life Now"
Celebrity Big Brother2001TV Series writer: Theme Music
Get Carter2000performer: "Descents" / producer: "Descents" / writer: "Descents"
Big Brother2000/IIITV Series writer: Theme Music
Kevin & Perry Go Large2000producer: "Another Day Perfecto Dub Mix"
Entropy1999/I"Lemon"

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer2011Video short musician
The Heavy2010music supervisor
Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth2010TV Series composer - 1 episode
Your Top 20 Celebrity Big Brother Moments2009TV Movie documentary composer: title music
Big Brother: A Decade in the Headlines2009TV Movie documentary composer: title music
Big Brother's Big Quiz2009TV Movie composer: title music
Celebrity Big Brother2009TV Series composer - 1 episode
Why I Love Celebrity Big Brother2008TV Movie documentary composer: title music
Big Brother Around the World2007TV Movie documentary composer: theme music
The Best of Celebrity Big Brother 20062006TV Movie documentary composer: theme music
Big Brother Panto2004TV Series composer: original theme
Inside 'Die Another Day'2003Video documentary short composer: additional music
Swordfish2001music supervisor
Requiem for a Dream2000musician: drums, end title song - uncredited
Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge1995Video Game additional music production
The Ghosts of Oxford Street1991TV Movie music producer: The Happy Mondays - as Oakenfold

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer2011Video short
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant2011Video short
The Heavy2010
Nothing Like the Holidays2008
The Bourne Conspiracy2008Video Game
Bekushiru: 2077 Nihon sakoku2007
Big Brother: According to Russell Brand2007TV Special documentary
Nobel Son2007
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent2004Video Game
Appleseed2004
Swordfish2001
Big Brother2000TV Series 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Burning Man: Bable2014
Glitterati2004The DJ
No Cover2003TV SeriesGuest

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Knight of Cups2015special thanks
Operation Party!2014Video short very special thanks
Girl2013/IDocumentary special thanks
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay2008special thanks
Post Military Trip2007TV Movie documentary with the participation of

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Above Ground Level: Dubfire2017Documentary post-productionHimself
Waiting for the Drop: Rise of the Superstar DJs2017Documentary post-productionHimself
Life After Flash2017Documentary filmingHimself
G Parents TVTV Movie documentary filmingHimself
What We Started2017DocumentaryHimself
Trailblazers Of2016TV Series documentaryHimself
Sundown2016Himself
After the Raves2016TV Series documentaryHimself
The Starck Club2016DocumentaryHimself
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World2015TV Movie documentaryHimself - DJ
As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM2015DocumentaryHimself
1/10 of a second2015DocumentaryHimself
Untold with Maria Menounos2014TV SeriesHimself
Amp'd Up2014TV SeriesHimself
McKenna2014TV SeriesHimself
DJ Mag Top 100 Campaign Ads2013ShortHimself
Idris Elba's How Clubbing Changed the World2012TV Movie documentaryHimself
Voodoo Experience 20102010TV MovieHimself - Performer
Pretty Wild2010TV SeriesHimself - DJ
And the Beat Goes On2009DocumentaryHimself
The Bourne Sessions2008Video shortHimself
GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley2008TV SeriesHimself
Ultra MusicFestival Experience 20052006Himself
The Club2004TV Series documentaryHimself
MTV Europe Music Awards 20032003TV SpecialHimself
Dancestar USA 20032003TV MovieHimself
The Rules of Attraction2002Himself (uncredited)
The Dog's Balearics1999TV Series documentaryHimself
The Word1990TV SeriesHimself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2002BMI Film Music AwardBMI Film & TV AwardsSwordfish (2001)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2010GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Dance Recording
2007GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Electronic/Dance AlbumFor the album "A Lively Mind."

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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