Leopold Anthony Stokowski (18 April 1882 – 13 September 1977) was an English conductor of Jewish-Polish and Irish descent. One of the leading and influential conductors of the early and mid-20th Century, he is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra and for appearing in the film Fantasia. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned the traditional baton and for obtaining a characteristically sumptuous sound from the orchestras he directed.
Leopold Stokowski has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Fantasia Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Fantasia, Leopold Stokowski - Classic Archive, Clair de Lune. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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