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George David Weiss(1921-2010)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Writer
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George David Weiss
George David Weiss was born on 9 April 1921 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer and writer, known for Crazy Rich Asians (2018), 12 Monkeys (1995) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). He was married to Claire Nicholson. He died on 23 August 2010 in Oldwick, New Jersey, USA.
BornApril 9, 1921
DiedAugust 23, 2010(89)
BornApril 9, 1921
DiedAugust 23, 2010(89)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 2 nominations total

Known for

Constance Wu and Henry Golding in Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Crazy Rich Asians
6.9
  • Soundtrack(as George Weiss)
  • 2018
Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, and Madeleine Stowe in 12 Monkeys (1995)
12 Monkeys
8.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 1995
Harrison Ford, Jared Leto, Ryan Gosling, and Ana de Armas in Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Blade Runner 2049
8.0
  • Soundtrack(as George Weiss)
  • 2017
Robert De Niro and Edward Norton in The Score (2001)
The Score
6.8
  • Soundtrack
  • 2001

Credits

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Composer

  • Marion Aunor & Le Band: Until I Found You x Can't Help Falling in Love
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2023
  • George David Weiss, Bob Thiele, and Gary Revel in MLK: The Gary Revel Story
    What a Wonderful World
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2023
  • Israel Kamakawiwo' ole: Somewhere Over the Rainbow (2010)
    Israel Kamakawiwo' ole: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    7.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2010
  • Shareefa: Cry No More
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2006
  • Daniel Küblböck: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2004
  • Sarah Brightman: What A Wonderful World
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2003
  • Cliff Richard: Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2001
  • Nick Cave & Shane MacGowan: What A Wonderful World (1992)
    Nick Cave & Shane MacGowan: What A Wonderful World
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Corey Hart: Can't Help Falling in Love
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1986

Music Department

  • Can I Go Home Now?
    • writer
    • Completed
  • Angelina Cruz: Can't Help Falling in Love
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2017
  • Vandread (2000)
    Vandread
    7.0
    TV Series
    • music: "What a Wonderful World"
    • 2000
  • Tale of Cinderella (1998)
    Tale of Cinderella
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • lyricist
    • 1998
  • Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
    Fun and Fancy Free
    6.3
    • songs by (as George Weiss)
    • 1947

Writer

  • George David Weiss, Bob Thiele, and Gary Revel in MLK: The Gary Revel Story
    What a Wonderful World
    Music Video
    • Writer
    • 2023
  • A*Teens: Can't Help Falling in Love (A*Teens Version) (2002)
    A*Teens: Can't Help Falling in Love (A*Teens Version)
    8.3
    Music Video
    • writer
    • 2002
  • A*Teens: Can't Help Falling in Love (Disney Version) (2002)
    A*Teens: Can't Help Falling in Love (Disney Version)
    8.0
    Music Video
    • writer
    • 2002

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • George D. Weiss
  • Born
    • April 9, 1921
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 23, 2010
    • Oldwick, New Jersey, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Claire Nicholson1976 - August 23, 2010 (his death)
  • Other works
    Bo Goldman, Glenn Paxton and his musical, "First Impressions", was performed at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in Birmingham, Midlands, England with Francis Matthews, Patricia Routledge, Cheryl Kennedy, Angela Browne and Gemma Craven in the cast. Peter Dews was the director.
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Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984.

FAQ

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  • When did George David Weiss die?
    August 23, 2010
  • How did George David Weiss die?
    Natural causes
  • How old was George David Weiss when he died?
    89 years old
  • Where did George David Weiss die?
    Oldwick, New Jersey, USA
  • When was George David Weiss born?
    April 9, 1921

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