About Herman Fuchs
Lived 1900 – 1967 (aged 66). Herman Fuchs was an American conductor and violinist, known for Frank Buck (animal collector).
Herman Samuel Fuchs (10 December 1900 – November 1967) was an American violinist who provided music for the Frank Buck movie Jungle Cavalcade.
Early years Herman Fuchs was the son of Harry Fuchs, the proprietor of a laundry, and Gussie Fuchs. Harry and Gussie immigrated from Bessarabia, October 1887. Herman was born at 137 Essex Street, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and later lived in Brooklyn (234 Rodney Street), according to his 1922 passport application. Herman Fuchs studied with the conductor Josiah Zuro, worked with Hugo Riesenfeld, and attended Fordham University to understand copyright law.
Career Fuchs became music editor for Pathé News in 1927. He composed for many films, among them The Golden Age of Comedy (1957) and When Comedy was King (1960). He also composed for television, including five episodes of The Patty Duke Show.
Work with Frank Buck In 1941, Fuchs, together with Nathaniel Shilkret, composed music for the Frank Buck movie Jungle Cavalcade.
Later life Fuchs died aged 66 in New York.
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Who was Herman Fuchs?
American conductor (1900–1967)
When was Herman Fuchs born?
Herman Fuchs was born on 10 December 1900 in New York City.
When did Herman Fuchs die?
Herman Fuchs died on 1 November 1967 in New York.
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Herman Fuchs was a conductor and violinist.
What was Herman Fuchs known for?
Herman Fuchs was known for Frank Buck (animal collector).
What nationality was Herman Fuchs?
Herman Fuchs was American.
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