Akira Ifukube 伊福部 昭 | |
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 Ifukube in 1954 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 31 May 1914[1] Kushiro, Hokkaido, Empire of Japan[1] |
| Died | 8 February 2006 (aged 91) Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Classical, film scores |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator |
| Years active | 1935-2006 |
| Spouse | Ai Yuzaki (dancer) |
| Website | akiraifukube |
Akira Ifukube (伊福部 昭, Ifukube Akira, 31 May 1914 – 8 February 2006) was a Japanese composer. He is best known for composing several entries in the Godzilla franchise as well as developing the titular monster's roar.
- ^ a b Ryfle 1998, p. 48.