Dean Pitchford

Dean Pitchford, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an award-winning songwriter, screenwriter, director, actor, and author known for hits like 'Fame' (Oscar winner), 'Footloose,' and 'Let's Hear It for the Boy,' with songs selling over 70 million records. He began his career on Broadway in shows like Godspell and Pippin before transitioning to writing screenplays for films such as Footloose and Sing, and authoring acclaimed children's novels including The Big One-Oh, Captain Nobody, and Nickel Bay Nick. Nominated for multiple Oscars, Grammys, and Tonys, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024.