Richard Markowitz

Born and raised in Santa Monica, he pursued musical studies after World War II in Paris, where he absorbed the teachings of Arthur Honegger and Arnold Schoenberg while performing in jazz clubs and meeting his future wife, Haru Yanai. His entry into film scoring arrived with the 1958 Irvin Kershner picture Stakeout on Dope Street, leading to further collaborations on The Young Captives, Hoodlum Pri… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources