Harry Sukman
Harry Sukman (born December 2, 1912 in Chicago , Illinois , † December 2, 1984 in Palm Springs , California ) was an American composer who made a name for himself in particular with film music .
Awards
Sukman received in 1961 the Oscar for the film only few are chosen in the category Best Original Score . He was nominated for this award two more times: in 1962 for Fanny and in 1967 for Dominique - The Singing Nun .
Filmography (selection)
- 1955: A City Goes Through Hell (The Phoenix City Story)
- 1957: Forty Guns (Forty Guns)
- 1959: The Executioner (The Hangman)
- 1960: Few Are Chosen (Song Without End)
- 1961: Fanny
- 1962: Madison Avenue
- 1966: Dominique - The Singing Nun (The Singing Nun)
- 1967: The Man on Wire (The Naked Runner) , with Frank Sinatra
- 1968: ... but the blood is always red (If He Hollers, Let Him Go!)
- 1978: The Invisible Eye (Someone's Watching Me!)
- 1979: Salem has to burn (Salem's Lot)
Web links
- Harry Sukman in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sukman, Harry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | american composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 2, 1912 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago |
| DATE OF DEATH | 2nd December 1984 |
| Place of death | Palm Springs , California |