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David Raksin

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David Raksin

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

Aug 4, 1912 (114 years old)

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Raksin (August 4, 1912 – August 9, 2004) was an American composer who was renowned for his work in film and television. With over 100 film scores and 300 television scores to his credit, he became known as the "Grandfather of Film Music."

Known For

Acting
2020ZappaSelf (archive footage)
2004Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im PelzSelf
2004Hollywood LegendenSelf
2003Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet MécaniqueInterviewee
2002Cinerama AdventureSelf
1998Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's LifeSelf
1995Music for the Movies: The Hollywood SoundSelf
1995The Hollywood Soundtrack StorySelf
1993Ben-Hur: The Making of an EpicSelf - Composer
1992Music for the Movies: Bernard HerrmannSelf
1987BiographySelf - Composer 'Laura'
1976Hollywood's Musical MoodsSelf
1971Great PerformancesSelf
-Bilder, die man hören kannSelf
Crew
2019Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie MusicThanks
1944Irish Eyes Are SmilingAdditional Music
1944Bathing BeautyAdditional Music
1937Marked WomanAdditional Music