Leo Arnaud

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leo Arnaud or Léo Arnaud (/ˈleɪ.oʊ ɑːrˈnoʊ/; July 24, 1904 – April 26, 1991) was a French-American composer of film scores, best known for "Bugler's Dream", which is used as the theme by television networks presenting the Olympic Games in the United States. The composer studied composition at conservatories in Lyon and Paris with Maurice Ravel and Vincent d'Indy. After playing as a jazz trombonist in France using the name Leo Vauchant and arranging for the Jack Hylton band in England from 1928 to 1930, he immigrated to the United States in 1931. He worked in Hollywood as an arranger for Fred Waring before joining Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as an arranger, composer, and orchestrator from 1936 to 1966. In 1980, Arnaud left Hollywood and retired to Yadkin County, North Carolina. His wife, Faye Brooks Arnaud, was a native of the area. He is buried at Asbury United Methodist Church in Hamptonville, North Carolina.

Career Overview

Leo Arnaud has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 1 titles. Signature works include Doctor Zhivago, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Ziegfeld Girl. 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
34
Birth Date
1904-07-24 00:00:00
Birth Place
Lyon, France

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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