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Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein

Sound · born 4 April 1922 · New York City, New York, USA

Elmer Bernstein (April 4, 1922 – August 18, 2004) was an American composer and conductor best known for his many film scores. In a career which spanned fifty years, he composed music for hundreds of film and television productions. His most popular works include the scores to The Magnificent Seven, The Ten Commandments, The Great Escape, To Kill a Mockingbird, Ghostbusters, The Black Cauldron, Airplane!, and The Rookies.

Bernstein won an Oscar for his score to Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) and was nominated for fourteen Oscars in total. He also won two Golden Globes and was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Where to start: The Making of 'Cape Fear' (2001).

As actor 10

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Elmer Bernstein movie?

By viewer score, The Making of 'Cape Fear' (2001) at 7.4/10.

What are Elmer Bernstein’s most popular movies?

From Noon Till Three.

How many movies has Elmer Bernstein made?

10 films on TMDB, 10 as actor.

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