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The Elephant Man (1980) -- Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick, "The Elephant Man" (John Hurt), when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon (Anthony Hopkins).
The Car (1977) -- A hitchhiker hopes for the best when a car approaches in the distance.
Dirty Dancing (1987) -- Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances ('Baby') falls in love with the camp's dancing teacher.

Overview

Date of Birth:
18 October 1926, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA more
Trivia:
Starting with The Producers (1968), Morris was the "housecomposer" to every... more
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Paramount 2010 Preview: Synopses and High Resolution Images from She’S Out Of My League, Morning Glory, Shutter Island, How To Train Your Dragon, More
 (From Collider.com. 18 December 2009, 3:33 PM, PST)
'Young Frankenstein' Has been Making Us Laugh for 35 Years!
 (From Rope Of Silicon. 16 December 2009, 2:55 AM, PST)
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack, Self
Music Department:
  1. "Coach" (composer: theme music) (199 episodes, 1989-1997)
        - Leaving Orlando: Part 2 (1997) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Leaving Orlando: Part 3 (1997) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Leaving Orlando: Part 1 (1997) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Neighbor Hood (1997) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Upsized (1997) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (194 more)

  2. Haunted Honeymoon (1986) (conductor)
  3. The Elephant Man (1980) (conductor)

  4. High Anxiety (1977) (conductor) (orchestrator)
  5. Silent Movie (1976) (orchestrator)
  6. The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) (orchestrator)
    ... aka Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (Australia)
  7. Young Frankenstein (1974) (conductor) (orchestrator)
  8. Blazing Saddles (1974) (conductor) (orchestrator)
    ... aka Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles or Never Give a Saga an Even Break (USA: poster title)
  9. The Twelve Chairs (1970) (musical director)

  10. The Producers (1968) (conductor)
  11. "The French Chef" (1962) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes, 1962)
Composer:
  1. Kansas to Kandahar (2006)
  2. With God on Our Side: George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America (2004) (TV)
  3. The Blackwater Lightship (2004) (TV)
  4. The Making of 'The Producers' (2002) (V)

  5. The Lady in Question (1999) (TV)
  6. Murder in a Small Town (1999) (TV)
  7. Only Love (1998) (TV)
  8. Ellen Foster (1997) (TV)
  9. "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" (1996) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  10. "Scarlett" (1994) TV mini-series
  11. World War II: When Lions Roared (1994) (TV)
    ... aka Then There Were Giants
  12. Carolina Skeletons (1991) (TV)
  13. Life Stinks (1991)
    ... aka Life Sucks (USA: alternative title)
  14. Our Sons (1991) (TV)
    ... aka Too Little, Too Late
  15. The Last to Go (1991) (TV)
  16. The Last Best Year (1990) (TV)
  17. Stella (1990)

  18. Second Sight (1989)
  19. "Favorite Son" (1988) TV mini-series
    ... aka Target: Favorite Son
  20. The Wash (1988)
  21. Ironweed (1987)
  22. The Fig Tree (1987) (TV)
    ... aka Wonderworks: The Fig Tree (USA: series title)
  23. Spaceballs (1987)
  24. Dirty Dancing (1987)
  25. "Fresno" (1986) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  26. Haunted Honeymoon (1986)
  27. Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory (1986) (TV)
  28. Clue (1985)
    ... aka Clue: The Movie (USA: poster title)
  29. The Doctor and the Devils (1985)
  30. Johnny Dangerously (1984)
  31. The Woman in Red (1984)
  32. To Be or Not to Be (1983)
  33. Yellowbeard (1983)
  34. Ghost Dancing (1983) (TV)
  35. Table for Five (1983)
  36. The Electric Grandmother (1982) (TV)
  37. Splendor in the Grass (1981) (TV)
  38. History of the World: Part I (1981)
    ... aka Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part 1 (USA: complete title)
  39. The Mating Season (1980) (TV)
  40. The Elephant Man (1980)
  41. In God We Tru$t (1980)
    ... aka Gimme That Prime Time Religion
  42. Doctor Franken (1980) (TV)
    ... aka Dr. Franken (USA: alternative title)

  43. The In-Laws (1979)
  44. "The Scarlet Letter" (1979) TV mini-series
  45. "NBC Special Treat" (1 episode, 1978)
        - The Tap Dance Kid (1978) TV episode
  46. High Anxiety (1977) (music composed by)
  47. The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
  48. The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977)
  49. Silent Movie (1976)
  50. The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975)
    ... aka Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (Australia)
  51. Young Frankenstein (1974)
  52. Bank Shot (1974)
    ... aka The Bank Shot (USA: long title)
  53. Blazing Saddles (1974)
    ... aka Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles or Never Give a Saga an Even Break (USA: poster title)
  54. The Twelve Chairs (1970)
  55. The Gamblers (1970)

  56. The Producers (1968)
Soundtrack:
  1. Reign Over Me (2007) (writer: "Burt in Shower")
  2. The Mexican (2001) (writer: "The Elephant Man")

  3. The Pelican Brief (1993) (writer: "Coach (Theme)")

  4. Silent Movie (1976) ("Mel Brooks' Silent Movie March", "Rio Bomba Bossa Nova")
  5. The 47th Annual Academy Awards (1975) (TV) (writer: "Blazing Saddles")
  6. Blazing Saddles (1974) (music: "Blazing Saddles")
    ... aka Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles or Never Give a Saga an Even Break (USA: poster title)
  7. The Twelve Chairs (1970) (arranger: "Hope for the best, expect the worst")
Self:
  1. The Making of 'The Producers' (2002) (V) .... Himself

Additional Details

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Comedy | Sport | Drama | Romance more
Plot Keywords:
Based On Novel | Spoof | Character Name In Title | Murder more

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