Musician. He was a prolific award-winning film, television, and concert composer credited with over 130 compositions. He was a music teacher and a conductor whose work included numerous chamber works, two violin concertos, and a symphony. Born the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn, he served in the Pacific with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II before earning a bachelor's degree in music from the University of California at Berkeley. He was well-known for his innovative style that helped him earn Academy Awards for the films "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, "Bound for Glory" in 1976 and earned Oscar nominations with "Cross Creek" in 1983 and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" in 1986. He also received Emmy Awards for the made-for-television movies "Sybil" in 1976 and "Friendly Fire" in 1979. After making his debut with the 1955 film "East of Eden," Rosenman would have memorable composition credits, which include, "Rebel Without a Cause" in 1955, "The Chapman Report" in 1962, "Fantastic Voyage" in 1966, "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" in 1970, and the 1978 version of "The Lord of the Rings." His other notable television credits include 30 episodes of "Law of the Plainsman," "The Defenders," 151 episodes of "Combat!" and 129 episodes of "Marcus Welby, M.D." He died from a heart attack at Motion Picture Television Country House and Hospital. A memorial service with over 250 attendees was held on a stage at Warner Brothers Studio.
Musician. He was a prolific award-winning film, television, and concert composer credited with over 130 compositions. He was a music teacher and a conductor whose work included numerous chamber works, two violin concertos, and a symphony. Born the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn, he served in the Pacific with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II before earning a bachelor's degree in music from the University of California at Berkeley. He was well-known for his innovative style that helped him earn Academy Awards for the films "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, "Bound for Glory" in 1976 and earned Oscar nominations with "Cross Creek" in 1983 and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" in 1986. He also received Emmy Awards for the made-for-television movies "Sybil" in 1976 and "Friendly Fire" in 1979. After making his debut with the 1955 film "East of Eden," Rosenman would have memorable composition credits, which include, "Rebel Without a Cause" in 1955, "The Chapman Report" in 1962, "Fantastic Voyage" in 1966, "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" in 1970, and the 1978 version of "The Lord of the Rings." His other notable television credits include 30 episodes of "Law of the Plainsman," "The Defenders," 151 episodes of "Combat!" and 129 episodes of "Marcus Welby, M.D." He died from a heart attack at Motion Picture Television Country House and Hospital. A memorial service with over 250 attendees was held on a stage at Warner Brothers Studio.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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