Quick Facts
Born:
1929-04-06
Birthplace:
Berlin, Germany
Credits:
48 Total Roles
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Biography
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André George Previn, KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer.
Starting by arranging and composing Hollywood film scores for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Previn was involved in the music for over 50 films over his entire career. He won four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings (and one more for his Lifetime Achievement).
He had been the music director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Oslo Philharmonic, as well as the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
André George Previn, KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2019) was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer.
Starting by arranging and composing Hollywood film scores for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Previn was involved in the music for over 50 films over his entire career. He won four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings (and one more for his Lifetime Achievement).
He had been the music director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Oslo Philharmonic, as well as the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Oscars
Self
Pepe
André Previn
Invitation to the Dance
Composer at Piano
Great Performances
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
Piano Blues
Self (archive footage)
Morecambe & Wise
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mia Farrow: Shadows and Light MOVIE | Self - Composer (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Alan Pakula: Going for Truth MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Andre Previn at the BBC MOVIE | self (presenter) |
| 2011 | Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2010 | In Confidence TV | Self |
| 2009 | Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | André Previn - A Bridge between two Worlds MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Anne-Sophie Mutter: Mozart Piano Trios K. 502, 542, 548 MOVIE | Self - Pianist |
| 2007 | Kiri Te Kanawa: A Celebration Live at the Royal Albert Hall MOVIE | Self - Conductor |