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Full articleWalter Scharf (August 1, 1910 – February 24, 2003) was an American composer, arranger, and conductor best known for his extensive work in film and television music over more than five decades.
Born in New York City to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents, Scharf was the son of Bessie Zwerling, a prominent Yiddish theater comedienne. He began his career in the 1930s as a pianist and arranger in New York before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s, where he contributed to scores for over 250 films and television programs.
Scharf's notable credits include composing and arranging music for classic films such as White Christmas (1954), Funny Girl (1968), and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), as well as the television series Mission: Impossible. A ten-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, he also won an Emmy Award for his television work and a Golden Globe Award. His versatile style blended orchestral arrangements with popular songwriting, influencing mid-20th-century American entertainment.
In brief
Walter Scharf (August 1, 1910 – February 24, 2003) was an American musician, best known as a film, television and concert composer and arranger/conductor.
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