Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Sound

Born: 1897-05-29
Died: 1957-11-29
From: Brno, Czech Republic
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Also Known As

E.W. Korngold

Biography

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian-born composer and conductor. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. He was a noted pianist and composer of classical music, along with music for Hollywood films, and the first composer of international stature to write Hollywood scores.

Awards & Nominations1 won · 3 nominated

Nominated

Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment

The Sea Hawk

1941
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

1940
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Original Score

The Adventures of Robin Hood

1939
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

The Adventures of Robin Hood

1939