Born Max Herman on June 29, 1911, Bernard Herrmann was an American composer famously celebrated for his incredible work in motion picture composing. Herrmann was not only a gifted and prolific composer; he was a vigilant advocate of lesser-known composers, creating a platform for myriad unheard melodies to emerge and be admired.
An Academy Award-winner for the film, 'The Devil and Daniel Webster' in 1941 (eventually renamed 'All That Money Can Buy'), Herrmann's reputation for originality and brilliance followed him throughout his career. One of the defining features of Herrmann's illustrious career was his collaborations with renowned director Alfred Hitchcock. Together, they created films like 'Psycho', 'North by Northwest', 'The Man Who Knew Too Much', and 'Vertigo', each film a testament to Bernard's unique music compositions.
Beyond his work with Hitchcock, Herrmann composed scores for numerous critically acclaimed films such as 'Citizen Kane', 'The Day the Earth Stood Still', 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir', 'Cape Fear', 'Fahrenheit 451', and 'Taxi Driver'. His fusion of sound to theme has left an indelible mark on cinematic music.
Bernard Herrmann's abilities were not only limited to films. He had a diverse portfolio which also included radio dramas, working extensively with Orson Welles. Additionally, he composed music scores for several fantasy films by Ray Harryhausen and numerous TV shows like Rod Serling's 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Have Gun – Will Travel'.
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