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For his work he received an Academy Award for Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) and Primetime Emmy Award. He also received seven Golden Globe Award, five Grammy Award, and two Tony Award nominations. He composed and arranged scores for over 100 film scores including such films as Sudden Fear (1952), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), The Ten ...
Elmer Bernstein. Jump to. 31 wins & 43 nominations. Academy Awards, USA. 2003 Nominee Oscar. Best Music, Original Score. Far from Heaven. 1994 Nominee Oscar. Best Music, Original Score. The Age of Innocence. 1984 Nominee Oscar. Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score. Trading Places. 1975 Nominee Oscar.
- April 4, 1922
- August 18, 2004
He is known for his work on the comedic films Animal House (1978), Meatballs (1979), Airplane! (1980), The Blues Brothers (1980), Stripes (1981), Trading Places (1983), Ghostbusters (1984), Spies Like Us (1985), and Three Amigos (1986).
- April 4, 1922, New York City, U.S.
- August 18, 2004 (aged 82), Ojai, California, U.S.
- 1951–2004
- Film scores
Elmer Bernstein is a true American story whose life was as fearless and colorful as his many iconic film scores. In this new hardbound release, Peter M. Bernstein gives his behind-the-scenes perspective on this fascinating figure who gave us some of the world’s most memorable film scores throughout a 54-year career as a Hollywood composer.
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Born April 4, 1922. Died August 18, 2004 (82) Add to list. Won 1 Oscar. 31 wins & 43 nominations total. Photos 11. Known for. Far from Heaven. 7.3. Composer. 2002. Wild Wild West. 4.9.
Mar 31, 2024 · Academy Award (1968) Elmer Bernstein (born April 4, 1922, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 18, 2004, Ojai, California, U.S.) American film composer who created the scores for more than 200 motion pictures during a career that spanned half a century and produced some of Hollywood’s most memorable film music.
