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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

May 29, 1897 - Nov 29, 1957 (60 years old) in Brno, Czech Republic

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian-born composer and conductor. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. He was a noted pianist and composer of classical music, along with music for Hollywood films, and the first composer of international stature to write Hollywood scores.

Known For

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A Dream Comes True
Himself (uncredited)
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Pioniere der Filmmusik - Europas Sound für Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
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Magic Fire
Hans Richter (uncredited)

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