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Maximilian Raoul Steiner [a] (May 10, 1888 – December 28, 1971) was an Austrian composer and conductor who emigrated to America and became one of Hollywood 's greatest musical composers.
Max Steiner. Music Department: Gone with the Wind. Austrian composer Max Steiner achieved legendary status as the creator of hundreds of classic American film scores.
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- Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Maximilian Raoul "Max" Steiner (May 10, 1888 – December 28, 1971) was an Austrian -born American composer of music for theatre and films. He was a child prodigy who conducted his first operetta when he was twelve and became a full-time professional, either composing, arranging or conducting, when he was fifteen.
YearFilmDirectorRole1929Film score1930Lynn ShoresFilm score1930Film score1930Film scoreMay 9, 2024 · Max Steiner (born May 10, 1888, Vienna, Austria—died Dec. 28, 1971, Hollywood, Calif., U.S.) was an Austrian-born U.S. composer and conductor. A prodigy, he wrote an operetta at age 14 that ran in Vienna for a year.
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Learn about the life and career of Max Steiner, the Austrian composer who created hundreds of classic American film scores. Find out his achievements, awards, family, trivia, and quotes on IMDb.
- May 10, 1888
- December 28, 1971
Jun 4, 2020 · Max Steiner Biographer Breaks Down How the ‘King Kong’ Composer ‘Established the Grammar of Film Music’. By Chris Willman. L. Tom Perry Special Collections/Brigham Young University Library.
Mar 14, 2022 · Explore the life of Max Steiner, influential Hollywood composer known for iconic scores like King Kong and Casablanca, and his impact on film music.
