Henry Mancini
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Summary
Henry Mancini was born on April 16, 1924[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on June 14, 1994[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,796 views/month, #5,938 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Monica Mancini[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: music arranger[13], flautist[14], songwriter[15]
- Field of work: film score[16]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[17]
- Notable work: Moon River[18], The Pink Panther Theme[19]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[21], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[22], Academy Award for Best Original Song[23], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[24], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26]
- Member of: Henry Mancini Orchestra[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: comedy[29], melodrama[30], orchestral pop[31], easy listening[32], lounge music[33], stage and screen[34]
- Military branch: United States Army[35]
- Record label: RCA[36]
- Discography: Henry Mancini discography[37]
- Commons category: Henry Mancini[38]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[39]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[40], liver cancer[41]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[42]
- Family name: Mancini[43]
- Given name: Enrico Nicola[44]
- Official website: http://www.henrymancini.com[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henry Mancini[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Instrument: piano[48], piccolo[49]
Why It Matters
Henry Mancini has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 42 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]; Dave Grusin[70], a composer[71], b. 1934[72], of United States[73], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[74]; Mark Mancina[75], a composer[76], b. 1957[77], of United States[78], specialised in film score[79]; and Nick Glennie-Smith[80], a composer[81], 1951–2026[82], of United Kingdom[83], specialised in film score[84].
FAQs
Where was Henry Mancini born?
Henry Mancini's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
Where did Henry Mancini die?
Henry Mancini passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
What did Henry Mancini do for work?
Henry Mancini worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], and film score composer[9].
Where did Henry Mancini go to school?
Henry Mancini was educated at Juilliard School[17].
What awards did Henry Mancini receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[21], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[22], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[23].
Who did Henry Mancini influence?
Henry Mancini has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[52], Alan Menken[58], Howard Shore[64], and Dave Grusin[70].