No photo available. Represent Eugene Raskin? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 110,849 this week

Eugene Raskin (1909–2004)

Music Department | Soundtrack

Gene Raskin was a very accomplished person - first, an architect, then a professor at Columbia University, then, a "variety act" duo with his wife: "Gene & Francesca", and, most notably, but definitely not most fascinating; Gene adapted a melody sung to him as a child by his Russian mother: this became the folk-pop song... See full bio »

Born:

in Bronx, New York, USA

Died:

(age 94) in New York City, New York, USA

Quick Links:

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

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

My Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

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

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 -

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Eugene Raskin.

Known For


Hide Hide all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideMusic Department (1 title)
1964 Gigantor (TV series) (composer: theme music - 16 episodes)
– Badge of Danger! (1964) (composer: theme music)
– Battle at the Bottom of the World! (1964) (composer: theme music)
– Dangerous Doctor Diamond! (1964) (composer: theme music)
– Danger's Dinosaurs! (1964) (composer: theme music)
– Force of Terror! (1964) (composer: theme music)
See all 16 episodes »
 
Hide HideSoundtrack (9 titles)
2009 Yhteinen sävel (TV series documentary)
– Tere perestroika (2009) (lyrics: "Those Were the Days")
 
2009 Whiteout (arranger: "Proshchay Farewell")
 
2008 The Bank Job (writer: "Those Were the Days" / as Gene Raskin)
 
2006 Naomi's New Morning (TV series)
– Episode dated 3 September 2006 (2006) (writer: "Those Were The Days")
 
1994 Total Balalaika Show (documentary) (lyrics: "Those Were the Days")
 
1991 Cheers (TV series)
– The Norm Who Came to Dinner (1991) (lyrics: "Those Were the Days" - uncredited)
 
1989 Leedvermaak (writer: "Those Were The Days" / as E. Raskin)
 
1983 Webster (TV series)
– That's Entertainment (1983) ("Those Were The Days" - uncredited)
 
1973 Rings of Passion (writer: "Those Were the Days" - uncredited)
 
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Play: "Amata," 1951. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

He was performing his languorous ballad, "Those Were the Days" in a nightclub when this adaptation of a Russian melody was overheard by Paul McCartney who brought it to England and produced the hit recording by Mary Hopkin. Gene was slightly chagrined to receive the telephone call from Paul asking his permission to have Mary record this; as... See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo