Bernard Herrmann

Known For: Sound
Born: June 29, 1911 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: December 24, 1975
Active Years: 1941–2026 (86 Years)
Total Credits: 91 credits in database

Sound Born Jun 29, 1911 Died Dec 24, 1975 New York City, New York, USA 91 credits

Biography

Bernard Herrmann works in sound. Born June 29, 1911 in New York City, New York, USA. Died December 24, 1975. Archytele tracks 91 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

James Stewart 1 shared title

Doris Day 1 shared title

Brenda De Banzie 1 shared title

Bernard Miles 1 shared title

Ralph Truman 1 shared title

Daniel Gélin 1 shared title

Mogens Wieth 1 shared title

Alan Mowbray 1 shared title

Hillary Brooke 1 shared title

Christopher Olsen 1 shared title

Career timeline

2026

Cape Fear · Music

2020

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes · Original Music Composer

2019

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration · Original Music Composer

2018

The Morricone Duel: The Most Dangerous Concert Ever · Music

2009

Le carnaval de l’angoisse · Music

2008

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis · Main Title Theme ComposerBack to Room 666 · Original Music Composer

2004

20th Century Greats

1999

Psycho Path · Musical

1998

Psycho · Original Music Composer

1994

Bon week-end Monsieur Bennett ! · Music

1993

The Egg · Music

1991

Cape Fear · Original Music Composer

1990

Psycho IV: The Beginning · Music

1987

The Story of a Recluse · Original Music Composer

1983

Cada ver es... · Original Music Composer

1979

Psycho Shampoo · Music

1978

It Lives Again · Original Music Composer

1976

Taxi Driver · Original Music ComposerTaxi Driver · Music DirectorTaxi Driver · ThanksObsession · Original Music ComposerGod Told Me To · In Memory Of

1975

Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders · Music

1974

It's Alive · Original Music ComposerIt's Alive · OrchestratorIt's Alive · Conductor

1973

Sisters · Original Music Composer

1972

Endless Night · Original Music Composer

1971

The Road Builder · Original Music Composer

1969

The Battle of Neretva · Original Music ComposerObsessions · Original Music Composer

1968

The Bride Wore Black · Original Music ComposerTwisted Nerve · Original Music ComposerCompanions in Nightmare · Original Music ComposerDeath in the Afternoon · Original Music Composer

1966

Fahrenheit 451 · Original Music ComposerFahrenheit 451 · Conductor

1965

Lost in Space · Music

1964

Marnie · Original Music ComposerA Talk with Hitchcock

1963

The Birds · Music ConsultantJason and the Argonauts · Original Music ComposerJason and the Argonauts · Conductor

1962

Cape Fear · Original Music ComposerTender Is the Night · Original Music Composer

Full Filmography

91 titles

Cape Fear (2026) Music
Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes (2020) Original Music Composer
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019) Original Music Composer
The Morricone Duel: The Most Dangerous Concert Ever (2018) Music
Le carnaval de l’angoisse (2009) Music
Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008) Main Title Theme Composer
Back to Room 666 (2008) Original Music Composer
20th Century Greats (2004) as Self (archive footage)
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Psycho Path (1999) Musical
Psycho (1998) Original Music Composer
Bon week-end Monsieur Bennett ! (1994) Music
The Egg (1993) Music
Cape Fear (1991) Original Music Composer
Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) Music
The Story of a Recluse (1987) Original Music Composer
Cada ver es... (1983) Original Music Composer
Psycho Shampoo (1979) Music
It Lives Again (1978) Original Music Composer
Taxi Driver (1976) Original Music Composer
Taxi Driver (1976) Music Director
Taxi Driver (1976) Thanks
Obsession (1976) Original Music Composer
God Told Me To (1976) In Memory Of
Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders (1975) Music
It's Alive (1974) Original Music Composer
It's Alive (1974) Orchestrator
It's Alive (1974) Conductor
Sisters (1973) Original Music Composer
Endless Night (1972) Original Music Composer
The Road Builder (1971) Original Music Composer
The Battle of Neretva (1969) Original Music Composer
Obsessions (1969) Original Music Composer
The Bride Wore Black (1968) Original Music Composer
Twisted Nerve (1968) Original Music Composer
Companions in Nightmare (1968) Original Music Composer
Death in the Afternoon (1968) Original Music Composer
Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Original Music Composer
Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Conductor
Lost in Space (1965) Music
Marnie (1964) Original Music Composer
A Talk with Hitchcock (1964) as Self
The Birds (1963) Music Consultant
Jason and the Argonauts (1963) Original Music Composer
Jason and the Argonauts (1963) Conductor
Cape Fear (1962) Original Music Composer
Tender Is the Night (1962) Original Music Composer
Mysterious Island (1961) Original Music Composer
Mysterious Island (1961) Conductor
Psycho (1960) Original Music Composer
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960) Original Music Composer
The Twilight Zone (1959) Original Music Composer
North by Northwest (1959) Original Music Composer
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) Original Music Composer
Blue Denim (1959) Original Music Composer
Vertigo (1958) Original Music Composer
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) Original Music Composer
The Naked and the Dead (1958) Original Music Composer
The Fiend Who Walked the West (1958) Music
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) Original Music Composer
A Hatful of Rain (1957) Original Music Composer
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot (1957) Music
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) Original Music Composer
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) Conductor
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) Music Arranger
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) as Conductor at Albert Hall (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Original Music Composer
The Wrong Man (1956) as Stork Club Piano Player (uncredited)
The Wrong Man (1956) Original Music Composer
The Trouble with Harry (1955) Original Music Composer
The Kentuckian (1955) Original Music Composer
Prince of Players (1955) Original Music Composer
The Egyptian (1954) Original Music Composer
Garden of Evil (1954) Original Music Composer
A Christmas Carol (1954) Songs
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953) Original Music Composer
White Witch Doctor (1953) Original Music Composer
King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) Original Music Composer
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) Original Music Composer
5 Fingers (1952) Original Music Composer
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Original Music Composer
On Dangerous Ground (1951) Original Music Composer
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) Original Music Composer
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) Orchestrator
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) Original Music Composer
Hangover Square (1945) Original Music Composer
Jane Eyre (1943) Original Music Composer
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Original Music Composer
Citizen Kane (1941) Original Music Composer
Citizen Kane (1941) Conductor
All That Money Can Buy (1941) Original Music Composer
All That Money Can Buy (1941) Conductor

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bernard Herrmann best known for?

Bernard Herrmann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cape Fear (2026), Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008), Psycho (1998), Cape Fear (1991).

When and where was Bernard Herrmann born?

Bernard Herrmann was born on June 29, 1911 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 24, 1975.

How many credits does Bernard Herrmann have?

Bernard Herrmann has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2026.

What is Bernard Herrmann's background in cinema and television?

Bernard Herrmann (born Max Herman; June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975) was an American composer best known for his work in composing for motion pictures. As a conductor, he championed the music of lesser-known composers. An Academy Award-winner (for The Devil and Daniel Webster, 1941; later renamed All That Money Can B...