Alan Silvestri
Film composer for 'Back to the Future'

Born
March 26th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1950, this American composer and conductor has created iconic scores for numerous films. Starting a career in the 1970s, significant collaborations with director Robert Zemeckis resulted in memorable soundtracks. Works include scores for 'Back to the Future', 'Forrest Gump', and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', contributing to the films' emotional depth. Beyond film, also composed for video games and orchestral works, showcasing versatility in musical composition.
Composed the score for 'Back to the Future'
Composed the score for 'Forrest Gump'
Composed the theme for 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'
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