American film, television and concert composer (born September 7, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York - died March 4, 2008 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles).
Oscar-winner for his adapted score on 1975's 'Barry Lyndon' and only one year later again for adapting the Woody Guthrie songs of 'Bound for Glory'. He wrote the music for numerous Hollywood films, TV movies & series.
Throughout his Hollywood career, he continued to write music for the concert stage, including numerous chamber works, two violin concertos and a symphony.