Elmer Bernstein
0 sources
Summary
Elmer Bernstein was born on April 4, 1922[1], in New York City[2]. He died on August 18, 2004[3], in Ojai[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], music educator[7], painter[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,017 views/month, #6,358 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 19, 2004[11]
- Child: Peter Bernstein[12], Gregory Bernstein[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: teacher[16], pianist[17], dancer[18], songwriter[19], film score composer[20], recording artist[21], music arranger[22], musician[23], bandleader[24]
- Employer: University of Southern California[25]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[26], New York University[27], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[28]
- Award received: Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[29], Academy Award for Best Original Score[30], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[31], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Record label: Imperial[34]
- Discography: Elmer Bernstein discography[35]
- Commons category: Elmer Bernstein[36]
- Cause of death: cancer[37]
- Residence: New York City[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[39]
- Family name: Bernstein[40]
- Given name: Elmer[41]
- Official website: https://elmerbernstein.com/[42]
- Relative: Joshua Bernstein[43], Colin Bernstein[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Instrument: keyboard instrument[46]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[47], Academy Award for Best Original Score[48], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[49]
Why It Matters
Elmer Bernstein has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1943[54], of United States[55], awarded the Annie Award[56], specialised in film score[57]; Alan Menken[58], a composer[59], b. 1949[60], of United States[61], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[62], specialised in film score[63]; Howard Shore[64], a composer[65], b. 1946[66], of Canada[67], awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award[68], specialised in film score[69]; Bear McCreary[70], a composer[71], b. 1979[72], of United States[73], specialised in film score[74]; Dave Grusin[75], a composer[76], b. 1934[77], of United States[78], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[79]; and Trevor Jones[80], a composer[81], b. 1949[82], of South Africa[83], awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver[84], specialised in film score[85].
FAQs
Where was Elmer Bernstein born?
Elmer Bernstein's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Elmer Bernstein die?
Elmer Bernstein passed away in Ojai[4].
What did Elmer Bernstein do for work?
Elmer Bernstein worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], music educator[7], painter[8], and actor[9].
Where did Elmer Bernstein go to school?
Elmer Bernstein was educated at Juilliard School[26], New York University[27], and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[28].
What awards did Elmer Bernstein receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[29], Academy Award for Best Original Score[30], and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[31].
Who did Elmer Bernstein influence?
Elmer Bernstein has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[52], Alan Menken[58], Howard Shore[64], and Bear McCreary[70].