Franz Waxman
German film composer (1906-1967)
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 12 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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Credited on 72 films (1935–1961) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 56 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).