John Harry Cacavas (August 13, 1930 – January 28, 2014) was an American composer and conductor probably best known for his television scores, such as Kojak, for which he was the chief composer. He also composed the show's second main title theme for its 5th and final season in 1977-1978.
John Cacavas has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Dirty Dozen Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Kojak, Airport '77, Jessie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
