American film music composer, arranger, conductor. Born: 10 May 1888 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria). Died: 28 December 1971 in Hollywood, California, USA (aged 83). Academy Awards (Oscars): 1936 - "Der Verräter" ("The Informer"). 1943 - "Reise aus der Vergangenheit" ("Now, Voyager").