Jerry Goldsmith

Jerrald King "Jerry" Goldsmith (February 10, 1929 – July 21, 2004) was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring. He composed scores for such noteworthy films as The Sand Pebbles, Planet of the Apes, Patton, Chinatown, The Wind and the Lion, The Omen, The Boys from Brazil, Alien, Poltergeist, Gremlins, Hoosiers, Total Recall, Basic Instinct, Rudy, Air Force One, L.A. Confidential, Mulan, The Mummy, ... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 10, 1929

Date of death:

  • Jul 21, 2004 (age 75 years)

Place of birth:

Also known as:

  • Goldsmith, Jerry,
  • J. Goldsmith,
  • Jerrald King Goldsmith,
  • Michael Hennagin,
  • Jerrald K. Goldsmith,
  • Jerrald Goldsmith
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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score Nominees

BMI Film Music Award Winners

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