Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein was an American composer and conductor. In a career that spanned over five decades, he composed "some of the most recognizable and memorable themes in Hollywood history", including over 150 original film scores, as well as scores for nearly 80 television productions. For his work, he received an Academy Award for Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) and Primetime Emmy Award. He also received seven Golden Globe Awards, five Grammy Awards, and two Tony Award nominations.

4 April 1922

Born on the same birth day (4 April): Austin Mahone • Brian Hewson • Darlene Hooley • David E. Kelley • Dimitris Basis • Jane McDonald • Joyce Giraud • Kronid Lyubarsky • Mike Starr (musician) • Miranda Lee Richards • Omarr Smith • Orunamamu • Pat Burns • Stanley G. Weinbaum • Toktamış Ateş

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