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- Full name: Marco Beltrami
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1966
- Birthplace: Fornero, Italy
- Hometown: Long Island, New York
- Education: Brown University, Yale School of Music
- Occupation: Composer, orchestra conductor, Music Producer
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Marco Beltrami is a music composer for the film and television industry. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on the film David and Estrada in 1998 and, in 2007, he received his first Academy Award nomination for scoring James Mangold's remake of 10 to Yuma.
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Early Life
Beltrami was born on October 7, 1966, in Fornero, Italy. When he was still a baby, Beltrami's family emigrated to America, eventually settling in Long Island, New York. When he turned six, his parents signed him up for piano lessons. By the time he was a teenager, he was playing the keyboard in rock bands.After graduating from Brown University, Beltrami traveled to Venice, Italy, to study with composer Luigi Nono. When he returned to the U.S., he studied at the Yale School of Music.
Beltrami's Work
Some of the television shows for which Beltrami has written music are The Practice, Lands End and A Stranger in My Home.The first feature film he was asked to score was Joe Coppolletta's Death Match. He worked with Marilyn Manson on the score of Resident Evil. In 1996, Wes Craven asked Beltrami to write the score from Scream. Following the success of Craven's film and its sequels, Beltrami became a sought-after composer for suspense and horror films.SoundTrackNet:Interview with Marco Beltrami
Contact
- Contact Marco Beltrami: pianella@earthlink.netMarco Beltrami: Contact
- To work with Marco Beltrami contact Anita Greenspan or Neil Kohan
- Address: 8748 Holloway Drive
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- West Hollywood, CA 90069Marco Beltrami: Contact
- Phone:310.289.39900
- fax: 310.289.8007
- e-mail: Mail@GreenArtMan.comMarco Beltrami: Contact
Awards
- 1998: Scream ASCAC Award for Top Box Office Film
- 2001: The Practice ASCAS Award for Top TV Series
- 2002: The Practice ASCAS Award for Top TV Series
- 2003: Blade II ASCAC Award for Top Box Office Film
- 2004: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ASCAC Award for Top Box Office Film
- 2005: I, Robot ASCAC Award for Top Box Office Film
Quotes
- "I don't like scary movies"- Marco BeltramiBSO Spirit: An Evening with Marco Beltrami on the Phone (April 20, 2008)
- "...when people hear some of the music I write, they realize that it's thematically based and not just there to scare people."-Marco BeltramiThe Hollywood Reporter: Dialogue: Marco Beltrami (April 20, 2004)
- "I remember getting beat up in junior high for wearing a Beethoven T-shirt. I think my glasses were pulled off my head and stomped on. Needless to say, I continued to listen to Beethoven, but I didn't wear the shirt again."- Marco BeltramiThe Hollywood Reporter: Dialogue: Marco Beltrami (April 20, 2004)
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Marco Beltrami Questions
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What were the journey's of Marco Polo? 1 AnswerHere is a map of his journeys here http://www.silk-road.com/maps/images/polomap.jpg The silk road refers to the actual fabric of silk, it was a trading commodi... read more -
What were the names of the ships Marco Polo I need to know for a report. 1 AnswerMany ships have been named after Marco Polo if that's what you're referring to. Perhaps the most famous is the Marco Polo was a clipper that was built in 1851 ... read more -
What was Marco Polo's lasting affect on society? 1 AnswerBEST: A fun little game that we play when someone in the household is looking for another family member. We laugh like idiots every time one of us locates the... read more -
what is the name of the ship(s) marco polo sailed on 1 AnswerMarco Polo's several ships are not named in any of the histories or articles that I have been able to find. One of the ships was in such bad shape that it was "... read more
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