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Phil Ramone(1934-2013)

  • Music Department
  • Producer
  • Sound Department
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Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone was born on 5 January 1934 in South Africa. He was a producer, known for Flashdance (1983), Ghostbusters (1984) and Walkabout (1971). He was married to Karen Ichiuji-Ramone and Karen. He died on 30 March 2013 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 5, 1934
DiedMarch 30, 2013(79)
BornJanuary 5, 1934
DiedMarch 30, 2013(79)
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  • Awards
    • 17 wins & 22 nominations total

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Known for

Flashdance (1983)
Flashdance
6.2
  • Music Department
  • 1983
Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters
7.8
  • Soundtrack("Savin' the Day")
  • 1984
Jenny Agutter, David Gulpilil, and Luc Roeg in Walkabout (1971)
Walkabout
7.6
  • Music Department
  • 1971
Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Sleeper (1973)
Sleeper
7.1
  • Music Department
  • 1973

Credits

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  • Jimmy Scott and Ralf Kemper in I Go Back Home: Jimmy Scott (2016)
    I Go Back Home: Jimmy Scott
    8.3
    • song production
    • 2016
  • Liza's at the Palace (2009)
    Liza's at the Palace
    8.1
    TV Movie
    • additional recording producer
    • music producer
    • 2009
  • Ally Sheedy, Sean Patrick Flanery, Meat Loaf, and Nia Peeples in Citizen Jane (2009)
    Citizen Jane
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • music supervisor
    • 2009
  • Kings of South Beach (2007)
    Kings of South Beach
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • music supervisor
    • 2007
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • music producer
    • 2006
  • Tony Bennett: An American Classic (2006)
    Tony Bennett: An American Classic
    8.1
    TV Special
    • music producer: original songs
    • 2006
  • Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth in Beyond the Sea (2004)
    Beyond the Sea
    6.7
    • music producer
    • 2004
  • Nick Nolte and Nutsa Kukhianidze in The Good Thief (2002)
    The Good Thief
    6.4
    • music production
    • 2002
  • Elton John: One Night Only - Greatest Hits Live (2001)
    Elton John: One Night Only - Greatest Hits Live
    7.9
    TV Special
    • music producer
    • 2001
  • Bai Ling, Jon Bon Jovi, and William Forsythe in Row Your Boat (1999)
    Row Your Boat
    5.3
    • music supervisor
    • 1999
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad in Jingle All the Way (1996)
    Jingle All the Way
    5.8
    • music production
    • 1996
  • Extreme (1995)
    Extreme
    7.6
    TV Series
    • music supervisor
    • 1995
  • Sandra Bullock and James Lorinz in Me and the Mob (1994)
    Me and the Mob
    3.9
    • music producer
    • 1994
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • music producer
    • 1990
  • MuppeTelevision (1987)
    MuppeTelevision
    8.1
    TV Series
    • music consultant
    • 1989

Producer



  • The Outrageous Sophie Tucker (2014)
    The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
    7.3
    • executive producer
    • 2014
  • George Michael at the Palais Garnier, Paris (2014)
    George Michael at the Palais Garnier, Paris
    8.8
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Elie Wiesel in Concert: Memories and Melodies of My Childhood (2012)
    Elie Wiesel in Concert: Memories and Melodies of My Childhood
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Music Cares Person of the Year: Brian Wilson (2005)
    Music Cares Person of the Year: Brian Wilson
    6.4
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 2005
  • Songwriters Hall of Fame
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 2004
  • The Score (2003)
    The Score
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2003
  • Human Edge (2001)
    Human Edge
    8.5
    TV Series
    • field producer
    • 2001
  • Eric Clapton and Luciano Pavarotti in Pavarotti & Friends for War Child (1996)
    Pavarotti & Friends for War Child
    8.5
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1996
  • 'The Day After That' Recording
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1993
  • Raffi on Broadway (1993)
    Raffi on Broadway
    Video
    • producer
    • 1993
  • Liza Minnelli Live from Radio City Music Hall (1992)
    Liza Minnelli Live from Radio City Music Hall
    8.6
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia (1987)
    Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia
    7.9
    Video
    • executive producer: music
    • 1987
  • Seiko: Dancing Shoes
    Music Video
    • executive producer
    • 1985
  • Lorenzo Lamas and Michelle Nicastro in Body Rock (1984)
    Body Rock
    3.7
    • executive producer
    • 1984
  • Paul Simon: Live at the Tower Theatre 1980 (1980)
    Paul Simon: Live at the Tower Theatre 1980
    Video
    • producer
    • 1980

Sound Department



  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • sound producer
    • 2003
  • Clint Eastwood in Eastwood After Hours: Live at Carnegie Hall (1997)
    Eastwood After Hours: Live at Carnegie Hall
    6.9
    TV Special
    • sound recording supervisor
    • 1997
  • The Wiz
    7.1
    Video
    • sound recording engineer
    • 1983
  • Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)
    Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
    6.9
    TV Special
    • sound consultant
    • 1981
  • Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson in A Star Is Born (1976)
    A Star Is Born
    6.1
    • sound mixer: live recording (uncredited)
    • 1976
  • Sills and Burnett at the Met
    8.8
    TV Special
    • audio
    • 1976
  • John Lennon in Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman (1975)
    Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman
    8.3
    TV Movie
    • sound mixer
    • 1975
  • Monsanto Night Presents Engelbert Humperdinck... In Bermuda
    TV Special
    • audio director
    • 1974
  • Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor in Jeremy (1973)
    Jeremy
    6.9
    • recording engineer
    • 1973
  • Timex All-Star Swing Festival (1972)
    Timex All-Star Swing Festival
    TV Special
    • audio director
    • 1972
  • Liza with a Z (1972)
    Liza with a Z
    8.4
    TV Special
    • audio designer
    • 1972
  • You Are What You Eat (1968)
    You Are What You Eat
    5.8
    • sound engineer
    • 1968
  • A Happening in Central Park (1968)
    A Happening in Central Park
    8.2
    TV Special
    • audio consultant
    • 1968
  • Return to Oz (1964)
    Return to Oz
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • recording engineer (as Phil Ramon)
    • 1964

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Phil Ramon
  • Born
    • January 5, 1934
    • South Africa
  • Died
    • March 30, 2013
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(aortic aneurysm)
  • Spouses
      Karen Ichiuji-RamoneApril 14, 1984 - March 30, 2013 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Peg (1983). A Musical Autobiography. Book by Peggy Lee. New lyrics by Peggy Lee. New music by Paul Horner. Musical Director: Larry Fallon. Vocal arrangements by Ray Charles. Music orchestrated by Artie Butler, Larry Fallon [final Broadway credit], Dominic Frontiere, Willis Holman [credited as Bill Holman], Gordon Jenkins, Philip J. Lang, Johnny Mandel, Billy May, Leon Pendarvis, Don Sebesky [earliest Broadway credit], Larry Wilcox and Torrie Zito [earliest Broadway credit]. Featuring "Fever" by Johnny Davenport and Eddie Cooley. Featuring "Goody, Goody" by Johnny Mercer and Matty Malneck. Featuring "Why Don't You Do Right?" by Joe McCoy. Featuring "I Don't Know Enough About You" and "It's A Good Day" by Dave Barbour. Featuring "Stay Away From Louisville Lou" by Jack Yellen and Milton Ager. Featuring "Lover" by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Featuring "Big Spender" by Dorothy Fields and Cy Coleman. Featuring "Is That All There Is?" by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Scenic Design by Tom H. John. Costume Design by Florence Klotz. Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton. Sound Design by Jan Nebozenko. Sound Consultant: Phil Ramone. Directed by Robert Drivas. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 14 Dec 1983- 17 Dec 1983 (5 performances + 13 previews that began on 1 Dec 1983). Cast: Peggy Lee (as "Peggy Lee") [Broadway debut], Mary Sue Berry (as "Soprano I/Back-up Singer"), Steve Clayton (as "Tenor/Back-up Singer"), Doris Eugenio (as "Soprano II/Back-up Singer"), Rose Marie Jun (as "Alto/Back-up Singer"), Brian Quinn (as "Tenor/Back-up Singer"), David Vogel (as "Baritone/Back-up Singer"). Swings: D. Michael Heath, Ellen McLain. Produced by Zev Bufman, Marge Cowan, Irv Cowan and Georgia Frontiere.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He has 33 Grammy nominations, 14 Grammy Awards, and an Emmy.
  • Quotes
    When it comes to making records, substance should outweigh perfection. Great records are all about feel, and if it comes down to making a choice, I'll go for the take that makes me dance over a bland one with better sound any day.

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