Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann

American composer (1911–1975)
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Bernard Herrmann (born Maximillian Herman; June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975) was an American composer and conductor best known for his work in composing for films. As a conductor, he championed the music of lesser-known composers. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers.

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Bernard Herrmann was born on Thursday, 29 June 1911 in New York City, New York, USA. His full name at birth was Maximillian Herman. He was best known as a composer. Herrmann's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Wednesday, 24 December 1975 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 64. He is buried at Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, New York, USA. Bernard attended high school at DeWitt Clinton High School. For university, he studied at Juilliard School. His religion is listed as Jewish. He was 5' 8" (173 cm) tall. He had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

You can find people similar to Bernard Herrmann by visiting our lists American male film score composers and 20th-century American Jews.

Full name at birth
Maximillian Herman
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Claim to fame
The Devil and Daniel Webster (score)
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Date of birth
29 June 1911
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Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
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Date of death
24 December 1975
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Age
64 (age at death)
Place of death
North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Heart Attack
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Resting place
Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, New York, USA
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Composer, conductor
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5' 8" (173 cm)
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High school
DeWitt Clinton High School
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  • Juilliard School
  • New York University
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Bernard Herrmann is known for his role in the film Psycho (1960) as conductor - uncredited / orchestrator - uncredited.

He is also known for his role in the documentary Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) as writer: "I Still Can't Sleep/The Cannot Touch Her".

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