David Tamkin
David Tamkin (28 August 1906 – 21 June 1975) was an American composer of Jewish descent, born in Chernihiv, Russian Empire. He devoted much of his professional career as an arranger, composer [uncredited] and orchestrator of film scores for Hollywood movies. He worked on more than 50 films between 1939 and 1970.
David Tamkin
- Born
- 1906 · Chernihiv.
- Died
- 1975 · Los Angeles.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer
- Fields
- opera
- Education
- University of Oregon
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David Tamkin (28 August 1906 – 21 June 1975) was an American composer of Jewish descent, born in Chernihiv, Russian Empire. He devoted much of his professional career as an arranger, composer [uncredited] and orchestrator of film scores for Hollywood movies. He worked on more than 50 films between 1939 and 1970.
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Born at Chernihiv in 1906, died in Los Angeles in 1975.
David Tamkin studied at University of Oregon. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.
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