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David Raksin

David Raksin

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

Zappa
Zappa
2020 • Self (archive footage)
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
2004 • Self
Hollywood Legenden
2004 • Self
Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécanique
Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécanique
2003 • Interviewee
Cinerama Adventure
Cinerama Adventure
2002 • Self
Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life
Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life
1998 • Self
Music for the Movies: The Hollywood Sound
Music for the Movies: The Hollywood Sound
1995 • Self
The Hollywood Soundtrack Story
1995 • Self

Full filmography

Zappa
Zappa
2020 • Self (archive footage)
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David Raksin – Biography, Known For & Filmography