Henry Mancini Biography

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NAME: Henry Mancini
OCCUPATION: Conductor
BIRTH DATE: April 16, 1924
DEATH DATE: June 14, 1994
EDUCATION: Juilliard School of Music
PLACE OF BIRTH: Cleveland, Ohio
PLACE OF DEATH: Los Angeles, California

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Henry Mancini was an American composer, His best-known works include the theme to The Pink Panther film series and the song "Moon River."

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Henry Mancini (b. April 16, 1924) was an American composer, conductor, and arranger, His best-known works include the theme music for the 1958 television series Peter Gunn, and the humorous score for The Pink Panther film series and the songs "Moon River" for the film Breakfast at Tiffany's and "Days of Wine and Roses" for the film Days of Wine and Roses. He won 20 Grammy Awards and 2 Emmys.

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