David Raksin

Film score, Composer

1912 – 2004

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Who was David Raksin?

David Raksin 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."

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Born
Aug 4, 1912
Philadelphia
Also known as
  • D. Raksin
  • Grandfather of Film Music
  • David Raskin
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Pennsylvania
Died
Aug 9, 2004
Van Nuys

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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