No photo available. Represent Buddy Baker? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 77,244 this week

Buddy Baker (I) (1918–2002)

Composer | Music Department | Soundtrack

Trivia:

He was honored as a Disney Legend in 1998. See more trivia »

Born:

Norman Dale Baker
in Springfield, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 84) in Sherman Oaks, California, USA
6 videos | 27 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Top Ten Hottest Writers in Comics
13 May 2013 12:48 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight
'Argo' Special: Five Comic Books Within Comic Books
12 October 2012 12:00 PM, PDT | MTV Splash Page
Preview: ‘Animal Man’ #0
4 September 2012 8:20 AM, PDT | Bloody-Disgusting.com
See all 27 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Memorial Park
a list of 632 people by Syl created 10 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Buddy Baker.
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideComposer (51 titles)
1990 Forgotten Heroes
 
1987 The Puppetoon Movie
 
1957-1983 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
– Mickey and Donald Kidding Around (1983)
– The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980)
– Trail of Danger: Part 2 (1978)
– Trail of Danger: Part 1 (1978)
– Napoleon and Samantha (1975)
See all 46 episodes »
 
1982 Impressions de France (short)
 
1981 The Fox and the Hound (musical score composed by)
 
1981 The Devil and Max Devlin
 
1980 The Kids Who Knew Too Much (TV movie)
 
1979 The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
 
1978 Hot Lead and Cold Feet
 
1978 Trail of Danger (TV movie)
 
1977 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
 
1976 The Shaggy D.A.
 
1976 Treasure of Matecumbe
 
1976 No Deposit, No Return
 
1975 The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures (documentary)
 
1975 The Apple Dumpling Gang
 
1975 The Footloose Goose (TV movie)
 
1974 Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (short) (musical score)
 
1974 Return of the Big Cat (TV movie)
 
1974 The Bears and I
 
1974 Carlo, the Sierra Coyote (TV movie)
 
1973 Superdad
 
1973 Charley and the Angel
 
1972 The Magic of Walt Disney World (short)
 
1972 Run, Cougar, Run
 
1972 Napoleon and Samantha
 
1971 The Million Dollar Duck
 
1971 Project Florida (short)
 
1970 Menace on the Mountain (TV movie)
 
1970 King of the Grizzlies
 
1969 Guns in the Heather
 
1969 Rascal
 
1968 Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (short)
 
1967 The Gnome-Mobile
 
1966 Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (short)
 
1965 The Monkey's Uncle
 
1964 A Tiger Walks
 
1964 The Misadventures of Merlin Jones
 
1963 Summer Magic
 
1961 Aquamania (short)
 
1961 The Litterbug (short)
 
1961 Donald and the Wheel (short)
 
1961 Zorro (TV series)
– Auld Acquaintance (1961)
– The Postponed Wedding (1961)
 
1960 The Hound That Thought He Was a Raccoon
 
1960 Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with a Circus
 
1959 Donald in Mathmagic Land (short)
 
1959 Disneyland '59 (TV documentary)
 
1957 I'm No Fool in Water (short)
 
1956 I'm No Fool as a Pedestrian (short)
 
1955 The Mickey Mouse Club (TV series)
– Episode #1.5 (1955)
– Episode #1.3 (1955)
– Episode #1.1 (1955)
 
1953 Wicked Woman
 
Show ShowMusic Department (12 titles)
1987 The Puppetoon Movie (conductor)
 
1985 The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (video short) (musical director: archive footage)
 
1982 Impressions de France (short) (music arranged and conducted)
 
1981 The Fox and the Hound (musical score conducted by)
 
1977 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (conductor)
 
1974 Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (short) (conductor)
 
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series) (composer: songs - 3 episodes, 1959-1960) (composer: stock music - 2 episodes, 1961-1963) (music supervisor - 1 episode, 1971)
– Disney on Parade (1971) (music supervisor)
– The Horse Without a Head: The 100,000,000 Franc Train Robbery (1963) (composer: stock music - uncredited)
– The Horsemasters: Follow Your Heart (1961) (composer: stock music - uncredited)
– The Swamp Fox: Tory Vengeance (1960) (composer: songs)
– The Swamp Fox: Brother Against Brother (1959) (composer: songs)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1968 Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (short) (conductor)
 
1966 Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (short) (musical director)
 
1960 Swiss Family Robinson (composer: additional music "Animal Race" - uncredited)
 
1958-1959 Zorro (TV series) (composer: additional music - 7 episodes)
– Zorro Versus Cupid (1959) (composer: additional music)
– The Gay Caballero (1959) (composer: additional music)
– Amnesty for Zorro (1959) (composer: additional music)
– Ambush (1958) (composer: additional music)
– The New Order (1958) (composer: additional music)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1955 The Mickey Mouse Club (TV series) (musical director)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (11 titles)
2011 Kinect Disneyland Adventures (Video Game) (writer: "Swisskapolka" 1960, "Grim Grinning Ghosts" 1969)
 
2003 The Haunted Mansion (writer: "Grim Grinning Ghosts")
 
2002 House of Mouse (TV series)
– House Ghosts (2002) (music: "Grim Grinning Ghosts")
 
2001 SpongeBob SquarePants (TV series)
– PreHibernation Week/Life of Crime (2001) (music: "Dance of the Lights" - uncredited)
 
2000 Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour (Video Game) (music: "Grim Grinning Ghosts")
 
1996 Walt Disney World Explorer (Video Game) (writer: "Adventureland Talking Drums", "Grim Grinning Ghosts", "Hall of Presidents Underscore")
 
1990 Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Disneyland Fun (video) (music: "Grim Grinning Ghosts")
 
1984 Walt Disney World EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program (video documentary) (writer: "Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit" - uncredited)
 
1978 Hot Lead and Cold Feet (writer: "Something Good Is Bound to Happen")
 
1960 Swiss Family Robinson (music: "Swisskapolka" - uncredited)
 
1953 Wicked Woman ("Wicked Woman", "One Night in Acapulco")
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2001 Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (TV documentary) (grateful acknowledgment)
 
1987 The Puppetoon Movie (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
2001 Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (TV documentary)
Himself
 

Related Videos

Treasure of Matecumbe -- US Home Video Extra (Clip) from Buena Vista Home Entertainment The Monkey's Uncle -- Midvale College is in fear of losing it's college football team. The players have grades lower than the norm... Treasure of Matecumbe -- US Home Video Extra (Clip) from Buena Vista Home Entertainment
See all 6 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Composed the music for the "Grim Grinning Ghosts" song played in Disneyland's and Walt Disney World's "Haunted Mansion" attractions as well as Disney's 1969 "A Spooky Night in Disney's Haunted Mansion" album.

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Norman 'Buddy' Baker
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

He was honored as a Disney Legend in 1998. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn