Georges Delerue date of birth:
March 12, 1925
How old was Georges Delerue when died?
67
Where was Georges Delerue born?
Roubaix, France
When did Georges Delerue die?
March 20, 1992
What is Georges Delerue nationality?
French
What is Georges Delerue's occupation?
Composer
What genre is Georges Delerue's work?
Film scores, Classical music
What instruments does Georges Delerue play?
Piano
Short Biography
Georges Delerue (12 March 1925 – 20 March 1992) was a French composer who composed over 350 scores for cinema and television. Delerue won numerous important film music awards, including an Academy Award for A Little Romance (1980), three César Awards (1979, 1980, 1981), two ASCAP Awards (1988, 1990), and one Gemini Award for Sword of Gideon (1987). He was also nominated for four additional Academy Awards for Anne of the Thousand Days (1969), The Day of the Dolphin (1973), Julia (1977), and Agnes of God (1985), four additional César Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and one Genie Award for Black Robe (1991).