Tim Rice

Biography

Sir Timothy Miles Bindon Rice (born 10 November 1944) is an English lyricist and author.

Career Overview

Tim Rice has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Aladdin with 2 titles. Signature works include Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Aladdin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 52
Birth Date: 1944-11-10 00:00:00
Birth Place: Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Aladdin (2 titles)
Beauty and the Beast (1 titles)
The Lion King (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Alan Menken (6 collaborations)
Matthew Sullivan (4 collaborations)
Howard Ashman (4 collaborations)
Chris Lyons (3 collaborations)
Ron Clements (3 collaborations)
John Musker (3 collaborations)
Jeffrey Katzenberg (3 collaborations)
Frank Welker (3 collaborations)
Elton John (3 collaborations)
Andrei Konchalovsky (3 collaborations)

Credits

writing (21 credits)
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  
  musical
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Aladdin: Live from the West End
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2026
- The Land of Sometimes
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Aladdin
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Beauty and the Beast
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2017
- From Here to Eternity
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Jesus Christ Superstar - Swedish Arena Tour
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- The Nutcracker
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Chess in Concert
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Chess
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2003
- Jesus Christ Superstar
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2000
- The Road to El Dorado
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2000
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Evita
  
  musical
  
  writing
  
  1996
- Aladdin
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1992
- Chess in Concert
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1989
- Chess Moves
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1985
- Jesus Christ Superstar
  
  musical
  
  writing
  
  1973
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1972
actors (26 credits)
- Del Shannon: The Runaway
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- The Sound of 007
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- ABBA: In Their Own Words
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Suzi Q
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Evita: The Making of a Superstar
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- I'm Not in Love - The Story of 10cc
  Contributing Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Agnetha: ABBA & After
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- The Nation's Favourite Bee Gees Song
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Pride of The Lion King
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Chess in Concert
  Host
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- An Audience with Neil Diamond
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Elton John - Elton in Four Decades
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Chess på svenska: The Musical That Came Home
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Top Gear
  
  - Episode 8 (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  2002
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  Self - Lyricist
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- The Making of the Lion King
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Farewell, FAB 208
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Have I Got News for You
  
  - Tim Rice, Terry Major-Ball (1995) ... Self actor actors
  
  1990
- Magasinet Special: Chess 1984
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- The Survivor
  Newscaster
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
sound (3 credits)
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  
  music
  
  sound
  
  2026
- The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2025
- The Lion King
  
  songs
  
  sound
  
  1994
production (2 credits)
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- From Here to Eternity
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2014