Harold Wheeler was an Emmy Award-nominated composer, music director and orchestrator who worked on television series and theatrical productions.

Wheeler composed music for Homefront, "Laurel Avenue," and "The Jacksons: An American Dream."

He was also the music director of Dancing with the Stars for its first 17 seasons and for 144 episodes of Nightlife. Wheeler was also the music arranger for multiple awards shows including "The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards," "The 76th Annual Academy Awards," and the "1999 Essence Awards."

In addition to his work on television, Wheeler also had a long career in the theater. He received seven Tony nominations for his work on various theatrical productions. Wheeler received a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2019.