Elmer Bernstein

American composer and conductor (1922-2004)
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Elmer Bernstein
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Elmer Bernstein

Summary

Elmer Bernstein is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 4, 1922[3]. He passed away in Ojai[4]. He died on August 18, 2004[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], painter[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,042 views/month, #6,358 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Elmer Bernstein…
  • Elmer Bernstein died in Ojai[4].
  • Elmer Bernstein was born on April 4, 1922[3].
  • Elmer Bernstein died on August 18, 2004[5].
  • Elmer Bernstein died on August 19, 2004[12].
  • A child of Elmer Bernstein was Peter Bernstein[13].
  • A child of Elmer Bernstein was Gregory Bernstein[14].
  • Elmer Bernstein held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Elmer Bernstein's native language[16].
  • Elmer Bernstein worked as a composer[6].
  • Elmer Bernstein worked as a conductor[7].
  • Elmer Bernstein's professions included music educator[8].
  • Elmer Bernstein's professions included painter[9].
  • Elmer Bernstein worked as an actor[10].
  • Elmer Bernstein's professions included teacher[17].
  • Among Elmer Bernstein's employers was University of Southern California[18].
  • Elmer Bernstein was educated at Juilliard School[19].
  • Elmer Bernstein's education included a stint at New York University[20].
  • Elmer Bernstein's education included a stint at Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[21].
  • Elmer Bernstein received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[22].
  • Elmer Bernstein received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[23].
  • Elmer Bernstein received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[24].
  • Elmer Bernstein received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[25].
  • Elmer Bernstein received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
  • Elmer Bernstein is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Elmer Bernstein… he was born on April 4, 1922[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Juilliard School[19], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; New York University[20], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1831[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[21], an academic institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1890[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], painter[9], actor[10], and teacher[17]. Among Elmer Bernstein's employers was University of Southern California[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[22], a class of award[39]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[24], an Academy Awards[40], in United States[41], founded in 1935[42]; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[25], a class of award[43], in United States[44]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Children include Peter Bernstein[13], a composer[47], b. 1951[48], of United States[49], awarded the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[50], specialised in music[51] and Gregory Bernstein[14], a screenwriter[52], b. 1955[53], of United States[54], specialised in film production[55].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 18, 2004[5] and August 19, 2004[12]. Elmer Bernstein passed away in Ojai[4]. The cause of death was cancer[56].

Why It Matters

Elmer Bernstein ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,042 views/month, #6,358 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[59], a singer-songwriter[60], b. 1943[61], of United States[62], awarded the Annie Award[63], specialised in film score[64]; Alan Menken[65], a composer[66], b. 1949[67], of United States[68], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[69], specialised in film score[70]; Howard Shore[71], a composer[72], b. 1946[73], of Canada[74], awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award[75], specialised in film score[76]; Bear McCreary[77], a composer[78], b. 1979[79], of United States[80], specialised in film score[81]; Dave Grusin[82], a composer[83], b. 1934[84], of United States[85], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[86]; and Trevor Jones[87], a composer[88], b. 1949[89], of South Africa[90], specialised in film score[91].

FAQs

Where was Elmer Bernstein born?

Born in New York City[2], Elmer Bernstein…

Where did Elmer Bernstein die?

Elmer Bernstein passed away in Ojai[4].

What did Elmer Bernstein do for work?

Elmer Bernstein worked as composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], painter[9], and actor[10].

Where did Elmer Bernstein go to school?

Elmer Bernstein was educated at Juilliard School[19], New York University[20], and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[21].

What awards did Elmer Bernstein receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[22], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[23], Academy Award for Best Original Score[24], and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score[25].

Who did Elmer Bernstein influence?

Elmer Bernstein has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[59], Alan Menken[65], Howard Shore[71], and Bear McCreary[77].

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