Obituary of Elmer Bernstein

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Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein (born April 4, 1922 in New York City, New York) was a composer who was best known for being one of the most recognizable and memorable themes in Hollywood History, composing over 150 film scores and 80 TV productions, and was mostly known for composing 1967 romantic comedy musical film, “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Elmer died on August 18, 2004 and his death was because of cancer. He died at age 82.

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Elmer Bernstein Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bernstein, Elmer
    • Common Name: Elmer Bernstein
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 04, 1922
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Elmer Bernstein
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1951-2004
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Elmer's Family Tree

    • Father: Edward Bernstein (1896-1968)
    • Mother: Selma Bernstein (1901-1991)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rhoda Federgreen (married 1942-divorced 1945)
      • Pearl Glusman (married 1946-divorced 1965)
      • Eve Adamson (married 1965-2004, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Peter Bernstein
      • Gregory Bernstein
    • Daughter(s):
      • Emilie A. Bernstein

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 18 2004 at age 82
  • Place: Ojai, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer

Category Tags:

ComposerMusician American Born on April 4th Born in 1922 Born in New York Died in 2004 Died at age 82 Died from Cancer

Elmer's Notable Roles:

  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

Quotable Quotes:

"Elmer Bernstein was an incredible composer, arranger and conductor. He will be sorely missed but his music will live on. (V)"

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Elmer Bernstein at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-06-02 08:43:06
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