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André Previn

  • Birth: April 6, 1929
  • Death: February 28, 2019
  • Age: 89
  • United States

André George Previn, KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer. Starting by arranging and composing Hollywood film scores for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Previn was involved in the music for over 50 films over his enti... More

10

nominations

40%

winning rate

4

wins

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
46th edition 1974 Best Original Song Score Jesus Christ Superstar
40th edition 1968 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation Thoroughly Modern Millie
37th edition 1965 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation My Fair Lady Winner
36th edition 1964 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation Irma la Douce Winner
35th edition 1963 Best Original Song - "Song From Two for the Seesaw (Second Chance)" Two for the Seesaw
33rd edition 1961 Best Original Score Elmer Gantry
33rd edition 1961 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation Bells Are Ringing
33rd edition 1961 Best Original Song - "Faraway Part of Town" Pepe
32nd edition 1960 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation Porgy and Bess Winner
31st edition 1959 Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation Gigi Winner