Personal Info
Known For:
Sound
Birthday:
August 4, 1912
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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David Raksin
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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Zappa | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz | Self |
| 2004 | Hollywood Legenden | Self |
| 2003 | Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécanique | Interviewee |
| 2002 | Cinerama Adventure | Self |
| 1998 | Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life | Self |
| 1995 | Music for the Movies: The Hollywood Sound | Self |
| 1993 | Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic | Self - Composer |
| 1992 | Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann | Self |
| 1976 | Hollywood's Musical Moods | Self |
| Bilder, die man hören kann | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Great Performances | Self |