Tim Rice

Date of Birth:
10th November 1944, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Show History:

• Joseph
• The Lion King

Current Role

Tim Rice wrote the lyrics for the top West End show, The Lion King, which is currently playing in London. The musical is a long running family favourite with a vibrant set and costumes and an inspirational soundtrack.

Early Life

Tim Rice is a well known lyricist. In his early years he worked at EMI records under Norrie Paramor - the first producer of British Rock and Roll and original director of the UK EMI Columbia label. Through EMI Records he met Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with whom he has had a long and successful collaboration.

Career Highlights

Tim Rice has written chart-topping pop songs and presented radio programmes as well as creating some of the most renowned musicals in theatre history. Additionally, in 1981 he established his own publishing house, Pavilion Books.

Tim has not only gained acclaim in this country, but has travelled widely, performing in many countries. His shows on Broadway and in Japan have been hugely successful, and his name is becoming more and more well recognised.

It is impossible to talk about Tim Rice's success without mentioning his collaborator Andrew Lloyd Webber. Together the two formed a formidable duo who have left an indelible mark of success on musical theatre with work such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. Tim Rice has also worked with other famous names such as Sir Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Freddy Mercury and Sir Elton John amongst others during his career.

Interesting Facts

• Tim has contributed tracks to the James Bond film Octopussy and the 1999 film Stuart Little
• An avid cricket fan Tim Rice has been a member since 1969 of the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club)
• He was once a member of the pop group Aardvarks

Awards

Over the years, Tim's work has won him numerous awards including:

• 12 Ivor Novello awards
• 4 Tonys
• 3 Oscars in recognition of his contribution to the entertainment industry
• Tim was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999
• Tim was knighted in 1994