Alberto Colombo
Alberto Colombo (November 27, 1888 – March 24, 1954) was an American film composer, cellist, and music director. He was nominated at the 10th Academy Awards in the category of Best Score for the film Portia on Trial. He contributed to over 100 films.
Alberto Colombo
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- Name
- Alberto Colombo
- Born
- November 27, 1888
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Died
- March 24, 1954 November 27, 1888
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California
- Occupation
- Film composer and music director
- Nationality
- United States
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Alberto Colombo (November 27, 1888 – March 24, 1954) was an American film composer, cellist, and music director. He was nominated at the 10th Academy Awards in the category of Best Score for the film Portia on Trial. He contributed to over 100 films.
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• Name — Alberto Colombo • Other Names — Al Colombo Albert Colombo • Born — November 27, 1888 • Birthplace — New York City • Died — March 24, 1954 November 27, 1888 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California • Occupation — Film composer and music director • Years Active — 1934–1954
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Selected filmography
• Chatterbox (1936) • The Wrong Road (1937) • Portia on Trial (1937) • Exiled to Shanghai (1937) • Hi-Yo Silver (1940) • Messenger of Peace (1947) • Reaching from Heaven (1948) • The Sickle or the Cross (1949) • The Pilgrimage Play (1949)
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1888
Alberto Colombo born at New York City.
1954
Alberto Colombo died at Los Angeles.
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Alberto Colombo is recorded as conductor, composer and music director.
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