Michel Legrand
Film score, Musical Artist
1932 –
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Who is Michel Legrand?
Michel Jean Legrand is a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist. Legrand is a prolific composer, having written over 200 film and television scores in addition to many memorable songs. He is best known for his often haunting film music and scores, such as The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Thomas Crown Affair featuring the song "The Windmills of Your Mind" for which he won his first Academy Award.
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- Born
- Feb 24, 1932
Bécon les Bruyères - Also known as
- Michael Legrand
- Michel Jean Legrand
- Michel le Grand
- M.Legran
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Education
- Conservatoire de Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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