Herbert Stothart | |
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| Born | Herbert Pope Stothart September 11, 1885 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 1949 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Spouse | Mary Wolfe |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Best Original Score 1939 The Wizard of Oz |
Herbert Pope Stothart (September 11, 1885 – February 1, 1949) was an American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer. He was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won Best Original Score for The Wizard of Oz. Stothart was widely acknowledged as a prominent member of the top tier of Hollywood composers during the 1930s and 1940s.