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Kenneth Wannberg

1930 – 2022

American composer

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About Kenneth Wannberg

Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91). Kenneth Wannberg was an American composer, conductor, film score composer and musician.

Kenneth Gail Wannberg (June 28, 1930 – January 27, 2022) was an American composer and sound editor. He worked extensively with the composer John Williams on some of the biggest box office films of all time. His music editing credits include Star Wars (George Lucas, 1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (Steven Spielberg, 1981), JFK (Oliver Stone, 1991), Schindler's List (Spielberg, 1993), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Alfonso Cuarón, 2004). In 1986 Wannberg won an Emmy for his sound editing on Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories series.

His film score compositions include The Tender Warrior (1971), The Great American Beauty Contest (1973), Lepke (1975), The Four Deuces (1975), Bittersweet Love (1976), The Late Show (1977), Tribute (1980), The Amateur (1981), Mother Lode (1982), Losin' It (1982), Draw! (1984), Blame It on Rio (1984) and The Philadelphia Experiment (1984).

Wannberg died on January 27, 2022, in Florence, Oregon, at the age of 91.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenneth Wannberg?

American composer (1930–2022)

When was Kenneth Wannberg born?

Kenneth Wannberg was born on 28 June 1930 in Los Angeles.

When did Kenneth Wannberg die?

Kenneth Wannberg died on 26 January 2022.

What was Kenneth Wannberg's occupation?

Kenneth Wannberg was a composer, conductor, film score composer and musician.

What nationality was Kenneth Wannberg?

Kenneth Wannberg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth Wannberg

· Wikidata: Q1738915

· DBpedia: Kenneth Wannberg

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