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Great Performances
1971· TV Series
Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 4, 1912(92)
Day of Death
August 9, 2004
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
David Raksin
Sound
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
Filmography
- 2020MovieZappaas Self (archive footage)
- 2003MovieBad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécaniqueas Interviewee
- 2002MovieCinerama Adventureas Self
- 1998MovieCharlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Lifeas Self
- 1995MovieMusic for the Movies: The Hollywood Soundas Self
- 1993MovieBen-Hur: The Making of an Epicas Self - Composer
- 1992MovieMusic for the Movies: Bernard Herrmannas Self
- 1987TVBiographyas Self - Composer 'Laura'
- 1976MovieHollywood's Musical Moodsas Self
- 1971TVGreat Performancesas Self