Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein (April 4, 1922 – August 18, 2004) was an American composer and conductor best known for his many film scores. In a career which spanned fifty years, he composed music for hundreds of film and television productions. His most popular works include the scores to The Magnificent Seven, The Ten Commandments, The Great Escape, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Ghostbusters. Bernstein won an Oscar for his score to Thoroughly Modern Millie (196... More

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  • Apr 4, 1922

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  • Aug 18, 2004 (age 82 years)

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  • Elmer Berstein,
  • Elmer Burnstein,
  • Bernstein, Elmer

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  • Dec 21, 1946
  • 1965
  • Oct 25, 1965
  • Aug 18, 2004
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Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score Winners

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score Nominees

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