Sid Ramin

Sid Ramin studied at Columbia University, Boston University and New England Conservatory. The recorded working language is English. Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score, Grammy Award for Best Sound Track Album or Recording of Original Cast From a Motion Picture or Television and Daytime Emmy Award.

• Name — Sid Ramin • Birth Name — Sidney Nathan Ramin • Born — 22 January 1919 • Birthplace — Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. • Died — 1 July 2019 • Place of death — New York City, U.S. • Occupation — Orchestrator, arranger, composer • Years Active — 19502019

Sidney Nathan Ramin (or Sidney Norton Ramin), born in 1919, was the son of Russian-born Ezra Ramin, a window trimmer, and Beatrice D. (Salamoff) Ramin. He grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston and became friends with the young Leonard Bernstein when he was 12 years old. Bernstein would remain a lifelong friend and mentor. Ramin studied at Boston University and the New England Conservatory of Music, before joining the Army. He served for five years, mostly in France, and upon his return began studies at Columbia University with the help of the G.I. Bill. Ramin orchestrated many television, film, and theatrical productions. He also composed the theme and lyrics for "Smile, You're on Candid Camera" of the hidden camera television program Candid Camera in the 1960s. In his early years, Ramin frequently collaborated with arranger Robert Ginzler, most notably on Gypsy. With Leonard Bernstein and Irwin Kostal, he co-orchestrated the music for West Side Story. He was the writer of the song "Music to Watch Girls By", first released as an instrumental single in 1967 by The Bob Crewe Generation. Ramin married Gloria Breit, a singer and model, on January 9, 1949. They had one son, Ronald "Ron" Ramin, who also works as a composer. Ramin celebrated his 100th birthday on January 22, 2019 and died on July 1 of the same year.

• Gypsy (1993 television movie) • Miracle on 34th Street (1973 television movie) • The Patty Duke Show (co-wrote theme) • Candid Camera • The Milton Berle Show

• Wonderful Town, Broadway, 1953 • West Side Story, Broadway, 1957 • Say, Darling, Broadway, 1958 • Gypsy, Broadway, 1959 • The Girls Against the Boys, Broadway, 1959 • Vintage '60, Broadway, 1960 • Wildcat, Broadway, 1960 • The Conquering Hero, Broadway, 1961 • Kwamina, Broadway, 1961 • I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Broadway, 1962 • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Broadway, 1962 • Sophie, Broadway, 1963 • Look Where I'm At!, Off-Broadway, 1971 • 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Broadway, 1976 • Smile, Broadway, 1986 • Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Broadway, 1989 • Crazy for You, Broadway, 1992 • The Red Shoes, Broadway, 1993

Sid Ramin was recorded at birth as Sidney Nathan Ramin. The authorities additionally record the heading Sidney Nathan Ramin. His recorded language was English. One child is recorded: Ron Ramin.

Sid Ramin is recorded as having received Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score, Grammy Award for Best Sound Track Album or Recording of Original Cast From a Motion Picture or Television and Daytime Emmy Award.