Bernard Herrmann
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Summary
Bernard Herrmann was born on June 29, 1911[1], in New York City[2]. He died on December 24, 1975[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], and film score composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,128 views/month, #6,434 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Beth David Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Lucille Fletcher[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: film score[12]
- Educated at: New York University[13], DeWitt Clinton High School[14]
- Notable work: Vertigo[15], Psycho[16], Citizen Kane[17], The Day the Earth Stood Still[18], Taxi Driver[19], Wuthering Heights[20], The Devil and Daniel Webster[21]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score[22], Grammy Awards[23], Arts and Letters Award in Music[24]
- Influenced by: Charles Ives[25], Erich Wolfgang Korngold[26], Percy Grainger[27], Max Steiner[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Bernard Herrmann[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Family name: Herrmann[32]
- Given name: Bernard[33]
- Official website: http://thebernardherrmannestate.com[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bernard Herrmann[35]
- Work location: United States[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[38]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Score[39], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score[40], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: Bernard Herrmann[43]
Product Details
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1911-06-29[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 1975-12-24[47]
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Genre(s): cinematic classical, classical[48]
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Community tags: american, cinematic classical, classical, easy listening soundtracks and musicals, film composer, soundtrack[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 74cad662-0eb6-4044-908e-04680457957a[50]
Why It Matters
Bernard Herrmann has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[53], a singer-songwriter[54], b. 1943[55], of United States[56], awarded the Annie Award[57], specialised in film score[58]; Alan Menken[59], a composer[60], b. 1949[61], of United States[62], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[63], specialised in film score[64]; Joseph Williams[65], a composer[66], b. 1960[67], of United States[68], specialised in film score[69]; Michael Kamen[70], a composer[71], 1948–2003[72], of United States[73], specialised in film score[74]; Brian Tyler[75], a composer[76], b. 1972[77], of United States[78]; and Trevor Rabin[79], a composer[80], b. 1954[81], of South Africa[82], specialised in film score[83].
FAQs
Where was Bernard Herrmann born?
Bernard Herrmann's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Bernard Herrmann die?
Bernard Herrmann passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Bernard Herrmann married to?
Bernard Herrmann's spouses include Lucille Fletcher[10].
What did Bernard Herrmann do for work?
Bernard Herrmann worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], and film score composer[7].
Where did Bernard Herrmann go to school?
Bernard Herrmann was educated at New York University[13] and DeWitt Clinton High School[14].
What awards did Bernard Herrmann receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score[22], Grammy Awards[23], and Arts and Letters Award in Music[24].
Who did Bernard Herrmann influence?
Bernard Herrmann has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[53], Alan Menken[59], Joseph Williams[65], and Michael Kamen[70].