MICHAEL DEAN PARSONS is a two-time Primetime Emmy-nominated composer whose work spans major film and television productions as well as contemporary classical music. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Michael brings a distinctive and wide-ranging approach to scoring, drawing on orchestral writing, electronic sound design, and unconventional instrumentation to shape a unique musical identity for each story.

His upcoming projects include the Lionsgate action thriller KARŌSHI, produced by Chad Stahelski (John Wick franchise) and written and directed by Takashi Doscher. Set for theatrical release on February 5, 2027, the film stars Cynthia Erivo, Teo Yoo, Isabel May, and Giancarlo Esposito. He co-composed the score with John Kaefer.

His recent television work includes the Amazon/MGM+ series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage, for which he and co-composer Kris Bowers received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series. The two were previously nominated for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for BRIDGERTON.

His film credits include PAIN HUSTLERS (Netflix), starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, directed by David Yates (Harry Potter franchise) and co-scored with James Newton Howard; ONLY, starring Leslie Odom Jr. and Freida Pinto; HOW TO BE ALONE, starring Joe Keery and Maika Monroe; and SOULS OF TOTALITY, starring Tatiana Maslany.

His documentary work includes STAN LEE (Marvel/Disney+), GOLD & GREED: THE HUNT FOR FENN’S TREASURE (Netflix), and Season 2 of LIGHT & MAGIC (Lucasfilm/Disney+).

Beyond film and television, Michael’s contemporary classical compositions have been performed by the New York Philharmonic and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at venues including David Geffen Hall and Carnegie Hall. He studied with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Christopher Rouse.

Contact (Personal) – michaeldeanparsons@gmail.com

Contact (Agent) Rich Jacobellis and Jake Kozarec – Fortress Talent Management rj@fortresstalentmgmt.com/jk@fortresstalentmgmt.com – 818-858-0020 (office)