Elmer Bernstein

American composer and conductor (1922-2004).

Born April 4th, 1922 in New York City. [ref]

Died August 19th, 2004 at 82 years old in Ojai (cancer).

Occupations
actor, composer, conductor, dancer, film score composer, music teacher, painter, pianist, recording artist, songwriter, teacher
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