Jerry Goldsmith

American film composer (1929–2004)
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Jerry Goldsmith

Summary

Jerry Goldsmith is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 10, 1929[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on July 21, 2004[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,055 views/month, #6,234 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jerry Goldsmith's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Jerry Goldsmith passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Jerry Goldsmith was born on February 10, 1929[3].
  • Jerry Goldsmith died on July 21, 2004[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[10].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's father was Morris Goldsmith[11].
  • Among Jerry Goldsmith's spouses was Carol Heather Goldsmith[12].
  • Among Jerry Goldsmith's spouses was Sharon Hennagin Goldsmith[13].
  • A child of Jerry Goldsmith was Joel Goldsmith[14].
  • A child of Jerry Goldsmith was Aaron Goldsmith[15].
  • A child of Jerry Goldsmith was Carrie Goldsmith[16].
  • A child of Jerry Goldsmith was Jennifer Goldsmith[17].
  • A child of Jerry Goldsmith was Ellen Goldsmith Edson[18].
  • Jerry Goldsmith held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's professions included conductor[6].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's professions included composer[7].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's professions included film score composer[8].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's field of work was film score[20].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's education included a stint at University of Southern California[21].
  • Jerry Goldsmith's education included a stint at USC Thornton School of Music[22].
  • Jerry Goldsmith received the Emmy Award[23].
  • Jerry Goldsmith received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[24].
  • Jerry Goldsmith received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[25].
  • Jerry Goldsmith received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
  • Jerry Goldsmith is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jerry Goldsmith was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 10, 1929[3]. His father was Morris Goldsmith[11].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and USC Thornton School of Music[22], a conservatory[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and film score composer[8]. Jerry Goldsmith's field of work was film score[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Emmy Award[23], a television award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1949[37]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[24], an Academy Awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1935[40]; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[25], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1981[43]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[44], in United States[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Carol Heather Goldsmith[12], a composer[46], b. 1952[47], of United States[48] and Sharon Hennagin Goldsmith[13], a musician[49], 1930–2020[50], of United States[51]. Children include Joel Goldsmith[14], a composer[52], 1957–2012[53], of United States[54]; Aaron Goldsmith[15]; Carrie Goldsmith[16], of United States[55]; Jennifer Goldsmith[17], of United States[56]; and Ellen Goldsmith Edson[18], a singer[57], b. 1952[58], of United States[59].

Death and Burial

Jerry Goldsmith died on July 21, 2004[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[60]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Jerry Goldsmith ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,055 views/month, #6,234 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[63], a singer-songwriter[64], b. 1943[65], of United States[66], awarded the Annie Award[67], specialised in film score[68]; Howard Shore[69], a composer[70], b. 1946[71], of Canada[72], awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award[73], specialised in film score[74]; Bear McCreary[75], a composer[76], b. 1979[77], of United States[78], specialised in film score[79]; Alan Menken[80], a composer[81], b. 1949[82], of United States[83], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[84], specialised in film score[85]; Randy Edelman[86], a singer[87], b. 1947[88], of United States[89], awarded the BMI Film & TV Awards[90]; and Dave Grusin[91], a composer[92], b. 1934[93], of United States[94], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[95].

FAQs

Where was Jerry Goldsmith born?

Born in Los Angeles[2], Jerry Goldsmith…

Where did Jerry Goldsmith die?

Jerry Goldsmith passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Jerry Goldsmith's parents?

Jerry Goldsmith's father was Morris Goldsmith[11].

Who was Jerry Goldsmith married to?

Jerry Goldsmith's spouses include Carol Heather Goldsmith[12] and Sharon Hennagin Goldsmith[13].

What did Jerry Goldsmith do for work?

Jerry Goldsmith worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and film score composer[8].

Where did Jerry Goldsmith go to school?

Jerry Goldsmith was educated at University of Southern California[21] and USC Thornton School of Music[22].

What awards did Jerry Goldsmith receive?

Honors received include Emmy Award[23], Academy Award for Best Original Score[24], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[25], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].

Who did Jerry Goldsmith influence?

Jerry Goldsmith has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[63], Howard Shore[69], Bear McCreary[75], and Alan Menken[80].

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation conductor, composer, film score composer
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