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Jerry Goldsmith
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Composer (Music Score) Born: February 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA Death: July 21, 2004 Biography:An extraordinarily prolific composer whose productivity and versatility rank him with the likes of "Ennio Morricone", "Jerry Goldsmith" scored well over 200 films and television programs over a career spanning nearly half a century. Goldsmith's music, which has been used for just about every imaginable film and television genre, is known in part for the composer's use of bass drums and deliberately discordant "stings" during action or suspense sequences. These stylistic trademarks were put to use with great success in 1997, with Goldsmith's score for "L.A. Confidential", for which he garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, as well as a new generation of fans.
A native of Los Angeles, where he was born on February 10, 1929, Goldsmith received classical training in piano and composition before studying film composition with Hollywood veteran "Miklos Rozsa" at the University of California.... Full Biography
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