Marvin Hamlisch
American composer and conductor of 'A Chorus Line'
Born
June 2nd, 1944
81 years ago
Died
August 6th, 2012
13 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American composer and conductor was involved in various aspects of music, including film scores, Broadway musicals, and symphonic compositions. Achieved success through a range of genres, contributing significantly to the arts. Won three Academy Awards for music contributions, notably for 'The Way We Were' and 'The Sting'. Other notable accolades include Grammy Awards and a Tony Award for 'A Chorus Line', which also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Composed the score for 'A Chorus Line'
Won three Academy Awards
Received a Tony Award for 'A Chorus Line'
Created music for 'The Way We Were' and 'The Sting'
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