Edward H. Plumb
Edward Holcomb Plumb (born June 6, 1907 in Streator , Illinois , † April 18, 1958 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American film composer and orchestrator , who was best known for his work for Walt Disney .
Live and act
Plumb was born in Streator, Illinois. His first work in 1938 was the music for Walt Disney's short film Mother Goose Goes Hollywood . In the following years he composed the music for short animated films, including others for Walt Disney but also for the animated film series Tom and Jerry ( The Missing Mouse , 1953). In addition to his work as a film composer, Plumb was also active as an orchestrator (including the films Peter Pan , Lady and the Tramp , Dumbo and Train of the Fearless ). Plumb was married and had three daughters.
Filmography (selection)
- 1938: Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
- 1940: Pinocchio
- 1942: Bambi
- 1943: Three Caballeros in Samba Fever ( Saludos Amigos )
- 1943: The Grain That Built a Hemisphere (short film)
- 1944: Drei Caballeros ( The Three Caballeros )
- 1944: Victory Through Air Power
- 1945: Donald's Crime (Donald's Crime)
- 1951: Quebec
Awards
Plumb has been nominated for an Oscar four times : Bambi (1943), Victory Through Air Power (1944), Three Caballeros in Samba Fever (1944) and Three Caballeros (1946).
Web links
- Edward H. Plumb in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Edward H. Plumb. Internet Movie Database , accessed on June 22, 2010 (German).
- ↑ Animation - Who & Where: Century Birthday - Edward Plumb. Joe Campana, accessed June 22, 2010 .
- ^ Edward H. Plumb Awards. Internet Movie Database , accessed June 22, 2010 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Plumb, Edward H. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Plumb, Edward Holcomb (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 6, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Streator , Illinois , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 18, 1958 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California , USA |