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Herbert Pope Stothart (September 11, 1885 – February 1, 1949) was an American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer. He was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won Best Original Score for The Wizard of Oz.
Composer: The Wizard of Oz. Of Scottish and German ancestry, Herbert Stothart was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1885. At first, he was slated for a career as a teacher of history. However, he became enamored with music while singing in a school choir, and again, later, while attending the University of Wisconsin.
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Herbert Stothart. Composer: The Wizard of Oz. Of Scottish and German ancestry, Herbert Stothart was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1885. At first, he was slated for a career as a teacher of history.
- September 11, 1885
- February 1, 1949
Herbert Stothart was born of Scottish and Bavarian descent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 11, 1885, studying music in Europe and at The University of Wisconsin, where he also taught. He was hired by producer Arthur Hammerstein to be musical director for touring companies of Broadway shows, and was soon writing music for the producer's ...
Herbert P. Stothart (September 11, 1885 – February 1, 1949) was an American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer. He was also nominated for twelve Academy Awards, winning Best Original Score for The Wizard of Oz.
Herbert Stothart died in 1949, shortly after writing his last piece, "The Voices of Liberation." Read More ↓. Movie Highlights. See Full Filmography. Find bio, credits and filmography information for Herbert Stothart on AllMovie - American film composer Herbert Stothart cultivated a love for music while singing in an Episcopal…
Oct 7, 2005 · With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our friend, Herbert Stothart Jr., only son of the pioneer film and stage composer (1885-1949), who died of complications from a stroke on October 6. He was 74 years old....
