Akira Ifukube

Akira Ifukube
伊福部 昭
Ifukube in 1954
Ifukube in 1954
Background information
Born(1914-05-31)31 May 1914[1]
Kushiro, Hokkaido, Empire of Japan[1]
Died8 February 2006(2006-02-08) (aged 91)
Tokyo, Japan
GenresClassical, film scores
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, educator
Years active1935-2006
SpouseAi Yuzaki (dancer)
Websiteakiraifukube.org

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.

  1. ^ a b Ryfle 1998, p. 48.