Jack Elliott

1927–2001 (age 74)

Composer

Biography

Jack Elliott scored the soundtracks for television westerns and dramas, blending folk and orchestral roots into an unmistakable American style that energized series such as "Gunsmoke" and "The Young Riders."

His compositions helped define the sound of television adventure for generations, earning him multiple Emmy nominations and the respect of peers and fans alike.

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