Leo Shuken
Leo Shuken (born December 8, 1906, Los Angeles, California – d. July 24, 1976, Santa Monica, California) was an American film music composer, arranger, and musical director, who specialized in epic or Western film genres, including "The Magnificent Seven" series. Shuken composed for the music industry from the end of the 1930s until shortly before his death, contributing music to over 100 films (many of which were uncredited).
Leo Shuken
- Born
- 1906 · Los Angeles.
- Died
- 1976 · Santa Monica.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · musician
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Score and Adaptation or Treatment
- Languages
- English
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Leo Shuken (born December 8, 1906, Los Angeles, California – d. July 24, 1976, Santa Monica, California) was an American film music composer, arranger, and musical director, who specialized in epic or Western film genres, including "The Magnificent Seven" series. Shuken composed for the music industry from the end of the 1930s until shortly before his death, contributing music to over 100 films (many of which were uncredited).
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Born at Los Angeles in 1906, died in Santa Monica in 1976.
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