Elmer Bernstein | |
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Background information | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | April 4, 1922
Died | August 18, 2004 Ojai, California, U.S. | (aged 82)
Genres | Film scores |
Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor, songwriter |
Years active | 1951–2002 |
Elmer Bernstein (April 4, 1922 – August 18, 2004) was an American composer and conductor. He is best known for his many movie soundtracks.
His musical career last for fifty years, he composed music for over one hundred movies and television shows. His most popular works include the scores to The Magnificent Seven, The Ten Commandments, The Great Escape, To Kill a Mockingbird, Ghostbusters, The Black Cauldron and The Rookies.