Joel Hirschhorn
American songwriter (1937-2005)
Joel Hirschhorn was an American songwriter. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song on two occasions. He also wrote songs for a number of musicians, including Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison. Hirschhorn was born in the Bronx and attended the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. After graduating, Hirschhorn became a regular performer on New York's nightclub circuit, both as a solo singer and as a member of the rock & roll band, The Highlighters.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1966–1977) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Pete's dragon. | Don Bluth, Don Chaffey | 134 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1974 | Trapped Beneath The Sea | American Broadcasting Companies, Inc | 97 min | Color | sound | |
| 1966 | The Fat Spy | Ideal Pictures Inc | 80 min | 16mm | Color | sound |