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Scott Joplin (1868–1917)
Scott Joplin was a black American composer and pianist known as the "King of Ragtime" at the turn of the 20th century. Studying piano with teachers near his childhood home, Joplin traveled through the Midwest from the mid-1880s, performing at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Settling in Sedalia, MO, in 1895, he studied music at the ...
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Born:in Texarkana, Texas, USADied:(age 48) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Soundtrack (133 credits)
Soundtrack (133 credits)
2017
Doctor Who
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Lie of the Land
(2017)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1997) (writer - 7 episodes, 1993 - 2016) (music - 3 episodes, 2002 - 2017)
- Dogtown
(2017)
... (music: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
(2016)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Paths of Glory
(2015)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Moe Letter Blues
(2010)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Lisa the Drama Queen
(2009)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2017
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Time Travelers
(2017)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2017
Quick Reviews with Maverick
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Hate Mail
(2017)
... (writer: "The Entertainer (The Sting Version)")
2017
Lasagna Cat
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- 03/28/1992
(2017)
... (performer: "The Entertainer")
2016
My Name Is Martin
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Expectations vs. Reality: Autumn
(2016)
... (writer: "Rag Time Dance")
2016
Jmenuju Se Martin
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ocekávání vs. Realita: Podzim
(2016)
... (writer: "Rag Time Dance")
2016
Atlanta
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Juneteenth
(2016)
... (writer: "The Entertainer from The Sting")
Westworld
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016) (writer - 2 episodes, 2016)
- Dissonance Theory
(2016)
... (performer: "Pineapple Rag")
- The Stray
(2016)
... (writer: "Peacherine Rag" - uncredited)
- Chestnut
(2016)
... (performer: "Weeping Willow Rag" - uncredited) / (writer: "Weeping Willow Rag" - uncredited)
2016
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Where Is Josh's Friend?
(2016)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2016
Another Period
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Joplin
(2016)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
Dance Moms
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- Mini Madness
(2016)
... (performer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited) / (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2015
Reel Iconic
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Double Identity
(2015)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
2015
Community
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Grifting 101
(2015)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2014
Stuck on A
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Stalking, Schmalking
(2014)
... (performer: "Ragtime Dance")
- 143 Minutes Until Impact
(2014)
... (performer: "Ragtime Dance")
2014
JFK to 9/11: Everything Is a Rich Man's Trick
(Video documentary) (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2014
Archipels
(TV Series documentary) (1 episode)
- Le voyage cinématographique de Gaston Méliès à Tahiti
(2014)
... ("Bethena", "Joseph Lamb", "Pineapple Rag")
2014
Murdoch Mysteries
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Murdoch in Ragtime
(2014)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
2006-2013
How I Met Your Mother
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Rehearsal Dinner
(2013)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Drumroll, Please
(2006)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2013
Movie Guide
(TV Series) (writer - 10 episodes)
- Movie Guide: Part 10
(2013)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" (1902))
- Movie Guide: Part 9
(2013)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" (1902))
- Movie Guide: Part 8
(2013)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" (1902))
- Movie Guide: Part 7
(2013)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" (1902))
- Movie Guide: Part 6
(2013)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" (1902))
2013
BioShock Infinite
(Video Game) (music: "The Easy Winners", "Solace", "The Strenuous Life", "Sunflower Slow Drag")
2011
Dancing Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.2
(2011)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
Boardwalk Empire
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 2010)
- Family Limitation
(2010)
... (performer: "A Real Slow Drag" - uncredited) / (writer: "Palm Leaf Rag", "A Real Slow Drag", "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Nights in Ballygran
(2010)
... (writer: "Wall Street Rag", "Magnetic Rag" - uncredited)
2010
Atop the Fourth Wall
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Cable #2
(2010)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
- AT4W & Spoony: Experiment Warrior #2 and #3
(2010)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
2010
20 to 1
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Our All Time Favourite Films
(2010)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2010
Parenthood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Solace
(2010)
... (writer: "Solace: A Mexican Serenade" - uncredited)
2010
Treme
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Do You Know What It Means
(2010)
... (writer: "Solace" - uncredited)
2010
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 25 January 2010
(2010)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
Ugly Betty
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2009) (performer - 1 episode, 2009)
- The Bahamas Triangle
(2009)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
- Level (7) with Me
(2009)
... (performer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited) / (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Going Home: 1920-1933
(2009)
... (writer: "Pineapple Rag", "Leola")
2009
Jeopardy!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #26.7
(2009)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag", "The Entertainer")
2009
Hell's Kitchen
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 8 Chefs Compete
(2009)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2009
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film
(Documentary) (writer: "Original Rag")
2009
Tosh.0
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Billoon45
(2009)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2009
History Detectives
(TV Series documentary) (music - 1 episode)
- Sideshow Babies/Lubin Photos/Navajo Rug
(2009)
... (music: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
2009
Damages
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- I Knew You Were a Pig
(2009)
... (writer: "Solace - A Mexican Serenade")
2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
(performer: "Country Club", "Elite Syncopations", "The Chrysanthemum") / (writer: "Country Club", "Elite Syncopations", "The Chrysanthemum", "Bethena (A Concert Waltz)")
2008
The Blue Tooth Virgin
(writer: "Cleopha", "Something Doing", "Sunflower Snow Dog", "The Sycamore", "The Chrysanthemum", "The Strenous Life", "I Am Thinking of My Pickaninny Days")
2007
House M.D.
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Half-Wit
(2007)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2005
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- X Gets the Crest
(2005)
... (music: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
2005
Robot Chicken
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Nightmare Generator
(2005)
... (music: "Maple Leaf Rag")
2004
Degrassi: The Next Generation
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Queen of Hearts
(2004)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
2004
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
(Documentary) (writer: "Sun Flower Slow Drag")
2001
Malcolm in the Middle
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Old Mrs. Old
(2001)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
2000
Mission Hill
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Unemployment: Part 1
(2000)
... (music: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
1998
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Cahill
(1998)
... (music: "Mapleleaf Rag" - uncredited)
1996
Animaniacs
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Jokahontas/Boids on the Hood/Mighty Wakko at the Bat
(1996)
... (music: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
1995
Marsalis on Music
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Sousa to Satchmo: Marsalis on the Jazz Band
(1995)
... ("Maple Leaf Rag")
1994
Baseball
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 3 episodes)
- A National Heirloom
(1994)
... (writer: "Ragtime Dance")
- The Faith of Fifty Million People
(1994)
... (writer: "Weeping Willow")
- Something Like a War
(1994)
... (writer: "Magnetic Rag", "Solice - A Mexican Serenade", "Euphonic Sounds", "Weeping Willow")
1992
Northern Exposure
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Crime and Punishment
(1992)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
- The Bad Seed
(1992)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
1991
Tiny Toon Adventures
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Going Places
(1991)
... (music: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
1986-1989
Growing Pains
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Paper Route
(1989)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
- Do You Believe in Magic?
(1986)
... (writer: "The Entertainer" - uncredited)
1986
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Convict's Piano
(1986)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag")
1986
America's Musical Theater
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Treemonisha
(1986)
... (music: "Treemonisha" (opera))
1984
Derrick
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Das seltsame Leben des Herrn Richter
(1984)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
1984
Prisoner
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.429
(1984)
... (writer: "The Entertainer")
1979
Flambards
(TV Mini-Series) (1 episode)
- Sing No Sad Songs
(1979)
... ("Scott Joplin's New Rag", uncredited)
The Muppet Show
(TV Series) (music - 2 episodes, 1976 - 1977) (writer - 1 episode, 1977)
- Milton Berle
(1977)
... (music: "The Entertainer")
- Juliet Prowse
(1977)
... (writer: "Solace")
- Phyllis Diller
(1976)
... (music: "The Entertainer")
1976
The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Original Rompin' Stompin' Hot and Heavy, Cool and Groovy All Star Jazz Show
(1976)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag")
M*A*S*H
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1975) (music - 1 episode, 1973)
- The Gun
(1975)
... (writer: "Solace")
- Dear Peggy
(1975)
... (writer: "Bethena")
- Dear Dad, Again
(1973)
... (music: "Maple Leaf Rag" - uncredited)
1975
In Concert
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.15
(1975)
... (writer: "The Entertainer (Theme from the motion picture THE STING)")
The Two Ronnies
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 1975) (music - 1 episode, 1975)
- Episode #4.6
(1975)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag (Satchmo)")
- Episode #4.1
(1975)
... (music: "The Entertainer")
1974
The Magician
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Illusion of the Lethal Playthings
(1974)
... (writer: "Peacherine Rag" - uncredited)
1973
The Sting
(writer: "Easy Winners" (1901), "The Entertainer" (1902), "Gladiolus Rag" (1907), "Pineapple Rag" (1908), "Rag Time Dance" (1906), "Solace" (1909) - uncredited)
1969
The Benny Hill Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The European Song Contest
(1969)
... (writer: "Maple Leaf Rag")
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The Sting (1973) helped bring his music back into mainstream prominence. Ironically, by the Great Depression, the time period in which the film is set, ragtime had waned and was no longer popular. See more »Nickname:
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