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Henry Mancini
1924–1994Cleveland, OHItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Moon River; Pink Panther theme; Days of Wine and Roses; born Enrico Nicola Mancini
Biography
4 Academy Awards; 20 Grammy Awards; one of history's greatest film composers
Notable For
- Moon River
- Pink Panther theme
- Days of Wine and Roses
- born Enrico Nicola Mancini
Honors & Recognition
- 4 Academy Awards
- 20 Grammy Awards
- one of history's greatest film composers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henry Mancini Italian?
Yes — Henry Mancini is of Italian heritage with roots in Abruzzo. Moon River; Pink Panther theme; Days of Wine and Roses; born Enrico Nicola Mancini
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Film Score/Composition
- Years
- 1924–1994
- Birth Place
- Cleveland, OH
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Abruzzo
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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