Jeff Alexander

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Biography

From Wikipedia Jeff Alexander (July 2, 1910 – December 23, 1989) was an American conductor, arranger, and composer of film, radio and television scores. Born Myer Goodhue Alexander in Seattle, Washington, Alexander began performing in his teens as a singer and dancer in vaudeville productions. He then began playing piano and composing big band music. In 1947, he moved to Los Angeles and began writing film and, later, television scores. His first film project was the score for Shall We Dance. He ultimately composed the scores to 35 films, including The Tender Trap (1955), Jailhouse Rock (1957), Kid Galahad (1962), and Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969).

Career Overview

Jeff Alexander has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Signature works include Party Girl, Support Your Local Sheriff!, Speedway. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Sound
Gender
male
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1910-07-02 00:00:00
Birth Place
Seattle, Washington, USA

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