Kevin Kiner
Kiner at the 2022 WonderCon
Kiner at the 2022 WonderCon
Background information
Born (1958-09-03) September 3, 1958
Escondido, California, U.S.
GenresFilm score, video game music
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1986–present
Websitekevinkiner.com

Kevin Kiner (born September 3, 1958) is an American film and television composer best known for scoring Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, and Ahsoka. Kiner was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy, Daytime Emmy and Annie Awards for Clone Wars and Rebels, while winning several BMI Awards for his work on CSI: Miami, Narcos: Mexico, Making a Murderer, and Walker, Texas Ranger.

Career

Kiner was raised in Escondido, California, where his interest in music flourished through listening to different bands such as Yes, Pink Floyd, and the Eagles.[1] After high school, Kiner attended the University of California, Los Angeles as a pre-medical student but later decided to pursue his passion for music instead. He then began traveling the world as a musical director for an international touring group before settling in Hollywood, where he began composing for film and television.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director(s) / Producer(s) Studio(s) Notes
1993LeprechaunMark JonesTrimark Pictures—
1993FreakedAlex Winter
Tom Stern		20th Century FoxNominated – Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Best Score
1995Black ScorpionJonathan Winfrey
Roger Corman		Showtime—
1997The PestPaul Miller
Bill Sheinberg
Jonathan Sheinberg
Sid Sheinberg		TriStar Pictures
The Bubble Factory		—
1998Safe HouseEric Steven StahlShowtime—
1999Wing CommanderChris Roberts20th Century Fox—
2001The Other Side of HeavenMitch DavisExcel Entertainment Group—
2001Tremors 3: Back to PerfectionBrent MaddockUniversal PicturesDirect-to-video
2005MadisonWilliam BindleyMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer—
2008Star Wars: The Clone WarsDave FiloniLucasfilm Animation
Warner Bros. Pictures		Star Wars themes by John Williams
2017InconceivableJonathan BakerLionsgate Premiere—
2017Ghost in the ShellRupert SandersParamount PicturesAdditional Music Composer
2018Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: What We Left BehindIra Steven Behr
David Zappone		455 FilmsCo-composed with Dennis McCarthy
2023Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3James GunnMarvel Studios
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures		Additional Music Composer

Television

Year Title Director(s) / Producer(s) Studio(s) Notes
1988–92SuperboyDC Comics
Syndication		—
1990–92Super ForceJames J. McNamaraPremiere Limited Productions
Viacom Enterprises
First-run syndication		—
1991–92Land of the LostThe Chiodo Brothers
Sid and Marty Krofft		Krofft Entertainment
ABC		—
1996–97The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestPeter LawrenceWarner Bros. Television
Cartoon Network		Nominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
1997–01Walker, Texas RangerLeslie Greif
Paul Haggis		CBSWon – BMI TV Music Award
1997–03Stargate SG-1Brad Wright
Jonathan Glassner		MGM Television
Showtime		Co-composed with Joel Goldsmith, Richard Band, Dennis McCarthy, and Neal Acree.
2000–02The Invisible ManMatt GreenbergStu Segall Productions
USA Cable Entertainment		—
2001Harold and the Purple CrayonCarin Greenberg
Jeff Kline		Adelaide Productions
Columbia TriStar Television		Nominated – Annie Award For Outstanding Music in an Animated Television Production
2003Stuart LittleRich WilkieSony Pictures Television
HBO Family		Nominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
2004–05Star Trek: EnterpriseRick Berman
Brannon Braga		Paramount Domestic Television
UPN		—
2003–12CSI: MiamiAnthony E. Zuiker
Ann Donahue
Carol Mendelsohn		CBSCo-composed with Jeff Cardoni
Won – BMI TV Music Award
2008Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie AnnBBC WorldwideBBC Worldwide
ABC		—
2008–14, 2020 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Dave Filoni Lucasfilm Animation
Cartoon Network
Netflix
Disney+		 Star Wars themes by John Williams
Nominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Nominated – Annie Award for Music in a Television Production
Won – Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Television Production or Short Form

Additional music by David Glen Russell, Matthew St. Laurent, Takeshi Furukawa, Nolan Markey, Reuven Herman, Sean Kiner (Season 7), and Deana Kiner (Season 7)

2011–16Hell on WheelsJoe Gayton
Tony Gayton		Entertainment One
AMC		—
2014–18Star Wars RebelsDave FiloniLucasfilm Animation
Disney XD		Star Wars themes by John Williams
Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series
Nominated – Annie Award For Outstanding Achievement in Music in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production

Additional music by David Glen Russell, Matthew St. Laurent, Sean Kiner (Seasons 3 & 4), and Deana Kiner (Seasons 3 & 4)

2014–19Jane the VirginJennie Snyder UrmanElectus
CBS Television Studios
The CW		—
2015–17Transformers: Robots in DisguiseAdam Beechen
Duane Capizzi
Jeff Kline		Hasbro Studios
Cartoon Network		Composed with Kevin Manthei
2015–18Making a MurdererLaura Ricciardi
Moira Demos		NetflixWon – BMI TV Music Award
2018–19Single ParentsElizabeth Meriwether
J. J. Philbin		20th Century Fox Television
ABC		Co-composed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner
2018–23TitansAkiva Goldsman
Geoff Johns
Greg Berlanti		Warner Bros. Television
DC Universe
HBO Max		Composed with Clint Mansell
2018–21Narcos: MexicoEric NewmanNetflixComposed with Gustavo Santaolalla; Won – BMI Visual Media Award
2019–presentCity on a HillCharlie MacLeanShowtime—
2019–presentDoom PatrolJeremy CarverWarner Bros. Television
DC Universe
HBO Max		Composed with Clint Mansell
2021–present Star Wars: The Bad Batch Brad Rau Lucasfilm Animation
Disney+		Star Wars themes by John Williams

Additional music by Sean Kiner, Deana Kiner, David Glen Russell, Nolan Markey, and Peter Lam

2021 Trese Jay Oliva Base EntertainmentComposed with Sean Kiner and Deana Kiner
2022–present Peacemaker James Gunn Warner Bros. Television
DC Studios
The Safran Company
Troll Court Entertainment
HBO Max		 Composed with Clint Mansell
2022–present Tales of the Jedi Dave Filoni Lucasfilm Animation
Disney+		Star Wars themes by John Williams

Additional music by Sean Kiner, Deana Kiner, David Glen Russell, and Nolan Markey

2023 Ahsoka Dave Filoni
Jon Favreau		 Lucasfilm
Disney+		Star Wars themes by John Williams

Additional music by Sean Kiner, Deana Kiner, and David Glen Russell

Video games

Year Title Notes
2010 GoldenEye 007 Composed with David Arnold
2012 007 Legends

Personal life

Kiner has two children, Sean and Deana, who are also music composers.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Ferreira, Viviana. "Kevin Kiner: Exclusive interview for ScoreTrack.Net". ScoreTrack.Net. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ Patterson, Ashley. "Kevin Kiner Press Kit" (PDF). cw3pr.com. CW3 Public Relations. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ Pillot, Dempsey (February 10, 2022). "Kevin, Dean, and Sean Kiner on the Pressures of Composing 'Peacemaker' as a Family". FilmSpeak. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  4. ↑ Lola, Lauren (2023-08-08). "Deana Kiner on Discovering and Orchestrating Her Trans Identity". Mixed Asian Media. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
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