Memorial Page for Elmer Bernstein

Apr 4, 1922 – Aug 18, 2004(82 years)Died in:Ojai, Ventura County

American composer and conductor

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August 18th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

New York City, New York

Place of Death

Ojai, Ventura County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

cancer

Occupation(11)

composer conductor music educator painter actorteacherpianistdancersongwriterfilm score composerrecording artist

Awards(4)

Golden Globe Award for Best Original ScoreAcademy Award for Best Original ScoreGolden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Scorestar on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Education(3)

Juilliard SchoolNew York UniversitySteinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Elmer Bernstein (* April 4, 1922 in New York City; † August 18, 2004 in Ojai) was an american composer and conductor. He was 82 years old. His education included Juilliard School, New York University and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He received 4 awards, including Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, Academy Award for Best Original Score. His cause of death was cancer.

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Born in New York City, New York

1922

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score

1962

To Kill a Mockingbird

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score

1966

Hawaii

Academy Award for Best Original Score

1968

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score

1985

Bolero

Died in Ojai, Ventura County (cancer)

2004

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Elmer Bernstein. Forever remembered.