biography
| name: |
Mancini, Henry
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popular name of Enrico Mancini
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pronunciation:
[manseenee]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1924–94)
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| biography:
| Composer, born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. His studies at the Juilliard School of Music, New York City, were interrupted by World War 2, but while in service he met Glenn Miller, later joining his band as an arranger and pianist. His Oscar-winning compositions include the songs ‘Moon River’ (1961) and ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ (1962), and the film scores for Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) and Victor/Victoria (1982). Other hits include theme tunes for the Pink Panther film and the Peter Gunn television series. During his career he composed more than 80 film scores and won 20 Grammy Awards. |
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