Peter Matz
Peter Matz (born November 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , † August 9, 2002 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American composer , arranger and orchestra conductor .
life and work
As a composer, Peter Matz mainly worked for television films, specials and series. He also worked with several well-known artists, such as Liza Minnelli , who released her first solo LP Liza! In 1964 under his direction . Liza! Recorded on Capitol Records ; He was also responsible for the music for the film Stepping Out , in which she played the lead role. Peter Matz was also the composer of the musical Funny Lady with Barbra Streisand and the controversial "porn musical" Alice in Wonderland with Kristine DeBell in the leading role.
Filmography as a composer
movie theater
- 1968: Bye bye Braverman
- 1969: The third in ambush (Marlowe)
- 1972: Rivals
- 1975: Funny Lady
- 1976: Alice in Wonderland
- 1976: The Dark Side of Innocence
- 1979: The Prize Fighter
- 1981: Six Bodies and No Murder (The Private Eyes)
- 1985: Vultures, Money and Golden Eggs (Lust in the Dust)
- 1988: The Cuckoo's Egg (Torch Song Trilogy)
- 1990: Detective Kid
- 1991: Stepping Out
watch TV
- 1967: The Kraft Music Hall
- 1971: Singer Presents Burt Bacharach
- 1971: Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center
- 1972: California 911
- 1972: Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking
- 1973: I Heard the Owl Call My Name
- 1974: Larry - Report of an Error (Larry)
- 1974: Mr. and Mrs. Cop
- 1975: In This House of Brede
- 1976: The Call of the Wild
- 1976: Just and Old Sweet Song
- 1976: The Great Houdini (The Great Houdini)
- 1976: CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
- 1977: Rosetti and Ryan: The Men Who Love Women
- 1977: Terraces
- 1977: The Killer Must Wait (Telethon)
- 1977: The Last Hurray
- 1978: That Thing on ABC
- 1978: Special Olympics
- 1978: The Two-Five
- 1978: Murder at the Mardi Gras
- 1978: Happily Ever After
- 1978: One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story
- 1978: Operation Petticoat
- 1978: The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
- 1978: At the beginning you cry
- 1979: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- 1979: The Muppets Go Hollywood
- 1979: Most Deadly Passage
- 1979: Detective School
- 1979: Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze
- 1979: The Tenth Month
- 1979: Love for Rent
- 1979: The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
- 1980: Valentine Magic on Love Island
- 1980: White Mama
- 1980: Fun and Games
- 1980: Good Time Harry
- 1980: Father Damien: The Leper Priest
- 1980: Randy's death
- 1981: Crazy Times
- 1982: Baryshnikov in Hollywood
- 1982: The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein 'Me
- 1982: Father scratches the curve (Drop-0ut Father)
- 1982: Take Your Best Shot
- 1984: Burnett Discovers Domingo
- 1985: Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed
- 1986: Mrs. Delafield wants to get married (Mrs. Dellafield Wants to Marry)
- 1986: America Votes the # 1 Song
- 1986: As Is
- 1987: A Dog's Loyalty (Stone Fox)
- 1987: Plaza Suite
- 1988: A lady named Laura (Laura Lansing slept here)
- 1988: Cadets
- 1989: The Decision (When We Were Young)
- 1991: The Ten Million Dollar Getaway
- 1994: Love is not just a word (This can't be Love)
Web links
- Peter Matz in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Matz, Peter |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American composer, arranger and orchestra leader |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 6, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 9, 2002 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California |