Irwin Kostal

American musical arranger of films (1911–1994)
Person human Q329998
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Irwin Kostal

Summary

Irwin Kostal is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on October 1, 1911[3]. He died in Studio City[4]. He died on November 23, 1994[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Irwin Kostal…
  • Irwin Kostal passed away in Studio City[4].
  • Irwin Kostal was born on October 1, 1911[3].
  • Irwin Kostal died on November 23, 1994[5].
  • Irwin Kostal held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Irwin Kostal worked as a composer[6].
  • Irwin Kostal worked as a conductor[7].
  • Irwin Kostal's professions included film score composer[8].
  • Irwin Kostal's education included a stint at Harrison Technical High School[11].
  • Irwin Kostal received the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[12].
  • Irwin Kostal received the Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[13].
  • Irwin Kostal received the Disney Legends[14].
  • Irwin Kostal is recorded as male[15].
  • Irwin Kostal's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Irwin Kostal's genre is musical film[17].
  • Irwin Kostal's Commons category is recorded as Irwin Kostal[18].
  • Irwin Kostal's family name is recorded as Q36980689[19].
  • Irwin Kostal's given name is recorded as Irwin[20].
  • Irwin Kostal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[21].
  • Irwin Kostal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[22].
  • Irwin Kostal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[23].
  • Irwin Kostal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[24].
  • Irwin Kostal's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[25].
  • Irwin Kostal's start of work period is recorded as 1994[26].

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Origins and Family

Irwin Kostal's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on October 1, 1911[3].

Education

Irwin Kostal's education included a stint at Harrison Technical High School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], and film score composer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[12], an Academy Awards[27], in United States[28]; Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[13], an Academy Awards[29]; and Disney Legends[14], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1987[32].

Death and Burial

Irwin Kostal died on November 23, 1994[5]. He passed away in Studio City[4].

Why It Matters

Irwin Kostal ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Irwin Kostal born?

Irwin Kostal was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Irwin Kostal die?

Irwin Kostal died in Studio City[4].

What did Irwin Kostal do for work?

Irwin Kostal worked as composer[6], conductor[7], and film score composer[8].

Where did Irwin Kostal go to school?

Irwin Kostal was educated at Harrison Technical High School[11].

What awards did Irwin Kostal receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[12], Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[13], and Disney Legends[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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