Alexander Courage

Alexander Courage
Birth nameAlexander Mair Courage Jr.
Born(1919-12-10)December 10, 1919
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 2008(2008-05-15) (aged 88)
Pacific Palisades, California, U.S.
GenresSoundtracks
Occupation(s)Arranger, composer

Alexander Mair[1] Courage Jr. (December 10, 1919 – May 15, 2008) familiarly known as "Sandy" Courage, was an American orchestrator, arranger, and composer of music, primarily for television and film. He is best known as the composer of the theme music for the original Star Trek series.

  1. ^ "Alexander 'Sandy' Courage, 88; composer wrote 'Star Trek' theme". Los Angeles Times. May 30, 2008.