
Birthday:
11-29-1960
(64 years)
Birthplace:
Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Biography
Heitor Teixeira Pereira (born November 29, 1960), or Heitor TP, is a Brazilian composer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and record producer. In his career, Pereira has recorded with the band Simply Red and several famous musicians, such as Elton John, Rod Stewart, k.d. lang, Milton Nascimento, and Jack Johnson; and currently works as a film score composer, as well as a musician at Hans Zimmer's studio, he is best known for being the composer of the Despicable Me franchise. Although primarily a guitarist, he also provided backing vocals live for the Simply Red song "Thrill Me".
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It's Complicated
Act like Party Musician
event2009 star_border 6.5
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Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out.
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Act like Self
event2017 star_border 7.1
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Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
Greetings From Planet Smurf
Act like Self - Musician
event2018 star_border 8.2
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The Smurfs were created in 1958 by the Belgian comic author Peyo (Pierre Culliford, 1928-1992) and they are one of Belgium's most recognized exports. From Brussels to Los Angeles, via Dubai, a journey into the tiny world of the famous little blue people, from the story of the creation of the original comic to the account of their huge global commercial exploitation.
Classic Albums
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event1997 star_border 7.7
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A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2004 star_border 6.4
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In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.
Despicable Me
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2010 star_border 7.2
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Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
Haven
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2004 star_border 5.3
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During a weekend, two shady businessmen flee to the Cayman Islands to avoid federal prosecution. But their escape ignites a chain reaction that leads a British native to commit a crime that changes the nation.
A Little Bit of Heaven
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2011 star_border 6.4
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A guarded woman finds out she's dying of cancer but, when she meets her match, the threat of falling in love is scarier than death.
Curious George
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2006 star_border 6.4
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When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 6
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When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place, Surly Squirrel and his ragtag group of animal friends need to band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
The Smurfs
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2011 star_border 5.8
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When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.
Spy Kids
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2001 star_border 5.8
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Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business."
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 7.3
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A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.
Sonic Sea
Music Score Producer (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 7.2
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The devastating impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life.
Killer Instinct: From the Files of Agent Candice DeLong
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2003 star_border 6.7
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Based upon the book and real-life story of FBI profiler Candice DeLong, "Killer Instinct" chronicles DeLong's pursuit of a serial killer who, after attacking her close friend, chooses her as his next victim.
There Are No Saints
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 5.2
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A man is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. When his wife is murdered and his son kidnapped and taken to Mexico, he devises an elaborate and dangerous plan to rescue his son and avenge the murder.
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2021 star_border 7.4
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Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos.
Suburban Girl
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2007 star_border 5.6
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Publishing assistant Brett Eisenberg wants to be a big-time editor. However, she lacks self-confidence, a problem that isn't helped by her new, overbearing boss. Brett soon enters into a relationship with Archie, an older man who has plenty of his own issues, including alcoholism, diabetes and a difficult relationship with his daughter. Intent on helping Archie get past his problems, she turns to her dying father for advice.
If I Stay
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 7.4
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Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.
Minions
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6.4
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Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Despicable Me 2
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.9
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Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
From Prada to Nada
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2011 star_border 5.5
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Two spoiled Beverly Hills sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 8.2
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Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
The Angry Birds Movie
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 6.2
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An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
The Valet
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 7.5
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World famous movie star Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover-up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos.
My Little Pony: A New Generation
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2021 star_border 7.7
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Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it.
Playmobil: The Movie
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 5.6
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Marla is forced to abandon her carefully structured life to embark on an epic journey to find her younger brother Charlie who has disappeared into the vast and wondrous animated world of Playmobil toys.
Show Dogs
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 6
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Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.
The Canyon
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 5.5
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A survival story about a honeymooning couple who get lost in the wide expanse of the Grand Canyon.
The Trident
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2023 star_border 7
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When you're the legendary Puss in Boots, life and death go paw in paw. In this epic original short, Puss recalls one of his most daring deaths yet.
Blind Dating
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2006 star_border 6
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Danny is a blind man who does not let his impairment get in the way of living his life to the fullest, except when it comes to love. Danny's brother sets him up on a series of blind dates, but all of them go disastrously wrong. Just when Danny is about to give up, he meets Leeza, a nurse who works for Danny's doctor. There is just one catch: Leeza, who is from India, is promised to another man.
Lula
Music (1 ep.)
event2024
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An intimate and revelatory portrait of one of the world’s most influential political figures, Lula explores the rise, fall and triumphant return of beloved Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, chronicling his extraordinary journey in 2022 to regain the Brazilian presidency after spending nineteen months in prison.
The Smurfs 2
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 5.7
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The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?
Madly Madagascar
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.5
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Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!
Brad & Gary
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2011
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This short film created by director Pyer Coffin is the story of Brad and Gary, two creatures living in an unknown world. The plot revolves around the big idea that joining forces to overcome one's shortcomings really is the only way out. Or in. Or maybe out again? It's also a tale about friendship, its ups and downs, ins and outs... This fresh look on solidarity was brought to life by the Illumination Mac Guff Studio, the team behind the success of Despicable Me.
Dead in the Water
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2002 star_border 5.6
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Young, rich, and randy Gloria (Dominique Swain) takes the family motorboat for some fun in the sun off the coast of Brazil. Along with her are her longtime boyfriend Danny (Scott Bairstow), his best friend Jeff (Henry Thomas), and the son of an important and infinitely influential client, Marcos (Sebastian DeVicente). It probably wasn't a good idea to take three gorgeous men the same age out on a boat with a bikini-clad beauty who lately has been questioning her relationship with her main squeeze, but it gets even worse than expected. There's tragedy, betrayal, and more tragedy as the faulty value systems of the wealthy brats spin out of control.
Real Women Have Curves
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2002 star_border 6.1
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Freshly graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family, not the time for college.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3
Music (1 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6.3
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When Papi, Chloe, the pups, Uncle Pedro, and their owners move to a hotel, the smallest pup Rosa feels like she doesn't fit in, and Papi wants to make her feel better by showing her how special she is.
Madagascar
Additional Music (1 ep.)
event2005 star_border 6.9
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Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Musician (1 ep.)
event2008 star_border 6.5
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Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.
Merry Madagascar
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 6.5
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While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place in the universe, while King Julian laps up the opportunity for his subjects.
Despicable Me 3
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 6.5
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Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2008 star_border 5.4
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A pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe who, while on vacation in Mexico with her owner Viv's niece, Rachel, gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home before she is caught by a dognapper who wants to ransom her.
Riding in Cars with Boys
Additional Soundtrack (1 ep.)
event2001 star_border 6.8
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In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Despicable Me 4
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2024 star_border 7.1
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Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.
Smallfoot
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 6.8
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A bright young yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village.
Rango
Musician (1 ep.)
event2011 star_border 6.9
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When Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt.
11’09”01—September 11
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2002 star_border 6.4
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Filmmakers from all over the world provide short films – each of which is eleven minutes, nine seconds, and one frame of film in length – that offer differing perspectives on the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Ask the Dust
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2006 star_border 5.4
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Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm.
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 7.1
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Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.
Please Stand By
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 6.8
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A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 6.6
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The film chronicles George's adventures as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus show and helps her travel across the country to be reunited with her family.Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, George travels by foot, train, and truck to reach Kayla's brother and sister in California, only to be accused of elephant-napping and brought all the way back to New York.
Minions 3
Original Music Composer (1 ep.)
new_releases Release: July 01, 2026
The third installment in the Minions spin-off series, and the seventh film overall in the Despicable Me franchise.
Love Tap
Music (1 ep.)
event2008 star_border 8
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Seth's boring life takes a jolt when he follows his friend's advice to not wait for his dream girl to 'bump' into him.
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