Elmer Bernstein

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.

Bernstein died of cancer on August 18, 2004."Great Escape composer dies at 82" BBC News, 19 August 2004

References

Other websites

Fan website
BernsteinWest.com
Meatballs Movie Website 

Category:Academy Award winning composers
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Category:Golden Globe Award winning composers
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