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Franz Waxman

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German film composer (1906-1967)

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Franz Waxman was a German-born composer and conductor of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre. His film scores include Bride of Frankenstein, Rebecca, Sunset Boulevard, A Place in the Sun, Stalag 17, Rear Window, Peyton Place, The Nun's Story, and Taras Bulba.

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1952Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score
1951Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score
1950Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Franz Waxman was a German-born composer and conductor of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre. His film scores include Bride of Frankenstein, Rebecca, Sunset Boulevard, A Place in the Sun, Stalag 17, Rear Window, Peyton Place, The Nun's Story, and Taras Bulba. He received twelve Academy Award nominations, and won two Oscars in consecutive years. He also received a Golden Globe Award for the former film. Bernard Herrmann said that the score for Taras Bulba was "the score of a lifetime."

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Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1967 · aged 60
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