Alec Puro (born April 25, 1975), also known as Alec Püre, is an American drummer, songwriter and composer. As well as being the drummer for Deadsy, Puro has composed music for numerous television shows and films.

Alec Puro
Puro in 2017
Born (1975-04-25) April 25, 1975 (age 49)
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • composer
Years active1995–present
Spouse
(m. 2009)
Children3
Musical career
Instruments
  • Drums
  • keyboards
  • piano

Career

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Puro is best known for scoring the drama series The Fosters[1][2][3] and Black Summer, as well as several films including The Art of Getting By (2011), starring Freddie Highmore,[4] and Higher Ground (2011), directed by Vera Farmiga. A veteran of the indie film world, he composed the music for the comedy All Nighter (2017),[5][6][7][8] starring Emile Hirsch and J.K. Simmons, and A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017), Judy Greer's directorial debut.[1][2][5]

In 1996, Puro formed the rock band Deadsy[9][5] with longtime friend Elijah Blue Allman and Renn Hawkey.[10] After their first album was released, the band embarked upon several world tours, opening for bands such as Linkin Park[2] and Stone Temple Pilots.[11] During his time with Deadsy, Puro also began composing music for various films and television shows.[4] Since 2007, Puro's film work has been a regular fixture at some of the world's most integral film festivals, from SXSW to Cannes to the Tribeca Film Festival.[12][13]

Puro founded Gramoscope Music in 2006.[14] Some projects they have created music for include the new theme for Real Time with Bill Maher, American Horror Story, So You Think You Can Dance, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Wicked Tuna, Glee, and Burn Notice.[15]

Personal life

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Puro has been married to actress Marla Sokoloff since 2009.[16] Puro and Sokoloff have three daughters.[17][18][19][20]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Notes
2022 Blade of the 47 Ronin Composer
2022 Rosé All Day Composer
2021 The Gateway Composer
2020 DieHard Is Back Composer
2020 Home But Not Alone Composer
2018 Pimp Composer
2018 Eyes of Faith Composer
2017 All Nighter Composer
2017 A Happening of Monumental Proportions Composer
2016 Lost in the Pacific Composer
2016 Pandemic Composer
2015 Ashby Composer
2014 Mall Composer
2014 The Scribbler Composer
2014 Mantervention Composer
2014 Murder 101 Composer
2012 Kill 'Em All Composer
2012 Dog Eat Dog Composer
2012 What to Expect When You're Expecting Additional music
2012 The First Time Composer
2011 Like Water Composer
2011 The Chateau Meroux Composer
2011 A Warrior's Heart Composer
2011 Kevin Composer
2011 Higher Ground Composer and Arranger
2011 The Art of Getting By Composer
2011 Joint Body Composer
2011 Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel 2 Additional music
2011 We Are the Hartmans Composer
2010 Starting at the Finish Line: The Coach Buehler Story Composer
2013 Growth Opening titles theme
2010 The Street Stops Here Composer
2009 The Carter Composer
2009 Q: The Man Composer
2009 Concrete Jungle Composer
2008 The Coverup Composer
2008 Kill the Day Composer
2007 Living with Lew Composer
2007 The Good Night Composer
2006 Analog Days Composer
2006 Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi Composer
2001 Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal Writer, "Razor Electric"
1995 An Eviction Notice Composer

Television

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Year Title Notes
2022 Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown Composer
2021 The Crew Music by
2020-2022 The Mighty Ones Composer
2019-2021 Black Summer Composer
2018 The Gymkhana Files Composer
2018 Cult and Extreme Belief Composer
2018 Staties (ABC) Composer
2017 Real Time with Bill Maher Arranger and producer, main titles theme
2016–2017 Sweet/Vicious Composer
2017 Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath Additional Music
2013–2016 The Fosters Composer
2016 American Horror Story Additional music
2012–2021 Wicked Tuna Main titles theme / Music by
2016 Botched by Nature Main titles theme / Music by
2016 Botched: Post-Op Main titles theme / Music by
2014–2021 Botched Main titles theme / Music by
2014–2021 Wicked Tuna: North vs. South Main titles theme / Music by
2015 Airplane Repo Main titles theme / Music by
2015 So You Think You Can Dance Additional music
2015 Knock Knock Live Main titles theme / Music by
2015 Somebody's Gotta Do It Music by
2013–2015 My Cat from Hell Main titles theme
2014 Manhattan Love Story Composer
2014 Wahlburgers Additional music
2014 Running Wild with Bear Grylls Composer
2014 Every Street United Main titles theme / Music by
2014 Static Main titles theme / Music by
2012–2014 Reluctantly Healthy Main titles theme / Music by
2013 My Big Fat Revenge Main titles theme / Music by
2013 Forever Young Music by
2013 The Americans Performer, "Mississippi Queen"
2012 Code 9 Main titles theme / Music by
2012 Shake It Up Additional music
2012 Brand X with Russell Brand Main titles theme
2010–2012 Glee Additional music
2012 ¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen Main titles theme / Music by
2009–2012 Jersey Shore Additional music
2009–2011 Burn Notice Additional music
2010 The Millionaire Matchmaker Additional music
2010 The Fairy Jobmother Main titles theme / Music by
2010 What's Eating You Music by
2010 If I Can Dream Main titles theme / Music by
2010 Terriers Additional music
2010 Dad Camp Music by
2010 The OCD Project Music by
2009 Jonas Composer Select episodes
2008 Raising the Bar Composer Pilot episode
2008 Imaginary Bitches Composer
2007–2008 Rob & Big Additional music
2007 Life of Ryan Additional music
2007 Victoria Beckham: Coming to America Music by
2007 Bam's Unholy Union Additional music
1995–2007 Road Rules Additional music
2005 Parco P.I. Music by
2005 Minding the Store Music by
2005 Over There Original Songs
2005 Super Agent Music by
2004 High School Reunion Additional music
2003 Real World/Road Rules Challenge Additional music
2002–2003 Robbery Homicide Division Additional music
2001 Dismissed Main titles theme / Music by
1992 Real World Additional music

Video games

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Year Title Notes
2021 WWE 2K22 Additional Music
2020 NBA 2K21 Additional music
2019 NBA 2K20 Additional music
2018 NBA 2K19 Additional music
2017 NBA 2K18 Additional music
2016 NBA 2K17 Additional music
2015 NBA 2K16 Additional music
2014 NBA 2K15 Additional music
2001 ATV Offroad Fury Additional music

References

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  1. ^ a b "INTERVIEW: Composer Alec Puro Discusses Good Deed Entertainment's All Nighter, MTV's Sweet/Vicious & More".
  2. ^ a b c "12 Things You Didn't Know About Composer Alec Puro". Buzzfeed. 2017-03-02. Archived from the original on 2017-05-22. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  3. ^ "Check Out This Awesome WonderCon '17 Panel". Screenanarchy.com. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  4. ^ a b "Official Tickets and Your Source for Live Entertainment | AXS.com".
  5. ^ a b c "Interview – Director Gavin Wiesen & Composer Alec Puro Discuss Their New Film All Nighter". Flickeringmyth.com. 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  6. ^ "'All Nighter' Soundtrack Details". Film Music Reporter. 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  7. ^ "Interview – Director Gavin Wiesen & Composer Alec Puro Discuss Their New Film All Nighter". IMDb.
  8. ^ "All Nighter Soundtrack: Score by Alec Puro Is Out Now, J.K. Simmons and Emile Hirsch Film Now Playing!". Film Music Daily. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  9. ^ "Top Tips From Rock Stars Turned Film Composers". Buzzfeed.com. 2017-04-03. Archived from the original on 2017-05-22. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  10. ^ "Alec Puro: My Journey As A Composer – Artist Waves". Artistwaves.com. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  11. ^ archive-Tina-Johnson (1999-12-06). "Korn, Limp Bizkit, Orgy, Sugar Ray Come Out For Deadsy". MTV News. MTV. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  12. ^ Lapowsky, Issie (2009-11-09). "'The Practice' star Marla Sokoloff marries Alec Puro". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  13. ^ "Interview with All Nighter Composer, Alec Puro". Thesoundarchitect.co.uk. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  14. ^ "Gramoscope Music - About". Gramoscope.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  15. ^ "What Is Gia From 'Full House' Doing Now? Marla Lynne Sokoloff Has Embraced Motherhood". Romper.com. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  16. ^ "The Music of ALL NIGHTER: An Interview with Composer Alec Puro". Screenanarchy.com. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  17. ^ "Marla Sokoloff Welcomes Daughter Elliotte Anne". People.com. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  18. ^ Leon, Anya; Michaud, Sarah (March 17, 2015). "Marla Sokoloff Welcomes Daughter Olive Mae". People. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  19. ^ Slater, Georgia (October 13, 2021). "Marla Sokoloff Expecting Third Daughter with Husband Alec Puro: 'Baby Girl Coming Early 2022'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  20. ^ Slater, Georgia (February 10, 2022). "Marla Sokoloff and Husband Alec Puro Welcome Third Baby, Daughter Harper Bea: 'We Are All Obsessed'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
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