Stanley Wilson (composer)

For the British composer, see Stanley Herbert Wilson.
Stanley Wilson
Born(1917-11-25)November 25, 1917
New York City, United States
DiedJuly 12, 1970(1970-07-12) (aged 52)
Aspen, Colorado, United States
GenresFilm and television music scoring
Occupation(s)Arranger, composer, conductor, director
Years active1947–1970

Stanley Wilson (November 25, 1917 – July 12, 1970) was an American musical conductor, arranger and film composer. Wilson was one of the most prolific collaborators in the Hollywood music industry for more than three decades. The creator of original themes and incidental music for several TV series, he also composed, arranged, or orchestrated more than 100 films. Wilson is considered "truly outstanding and most deservedly well loved of all the music directors".[1]

  1. ^ Karlin, Fred (1994). Listening to Movies - The Film Lover's Guide to Film Music. Schirmer Books. p. 190. ISBN 9780028733159.