Billy May
American composer, arranger and trumpeter (1916-2004) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 87
Edward William May Jr. was an American composer, arranger and trumpeter. He composed film and television music for The Green Hornet (1966), The Mod Squad (1968), Batman, and Naked City (1960). He collaborated on films such as Pennies from Heaven (1981), and orchestrated Cocoon, and Cocoon: The Return, among others.
Billy May is read about 71 times a day, in 15 languages.
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Close ties
Charlie Barnet Bandmate in The Out-Islanders
Walter Matthau Billy wrote The Front Page (1975)
Sammy Davis Jr. Billy wrote Sergeants 3 and Johnny Cool
Mel Blanc Duets: I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat (1950)
Gustavo Santaolalla Influenced by Billy
Henry Silva Billy wrote Sergeants 3 and Johnny Cool
Joey Bishop Billy wrote Sergeants 3 and Johnny Cool
Archie Mayo Directed Orchestra Wives (1942)
William LeBaron Produced Orchestra Wives (1942)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2004 · aged 87
