Alexander Courage
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About
Immortalized for composing the theme song to 'Star Trek: The Original Series.' His many collaborators included John Williams and the Boston Pops.
Before Fame
He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He also found compositional work on "Broadway Is My Beat," "Romance," and other radio shows.
Trivia
He was nominated for an Academy Award for his score to "Doctor Dolittle" from 1967.
Family Life
His parents were residing in Philadelphia when he was born. He was married to his wife Shirley Pumpelly until his death.
Associated With
He frequently served as an orchestrator on films scored by Andre Previn.
