David Snell(1897-1967)
- Writer
- Composer
- Music Department
David Snell was born on 10 September 1897 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Deadpool (2016), Black Dynamite (2009) and The Edge of Night (1956). He died on 27 March 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Writer
Composer
Music Department
- Alternative name
- Dave Snell
- Born
- Died
- Other worksHe acted in Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot's play, "No Sex Please, We're British," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Rachel Gurney, Francis Bethencourt, Alexander Reed and Susan Sharkey in the cast. Vivian Matalon was director.
- TriviaSnell attended Wisconsin College and the Meyer Conservatory of Music. After graduating, he worked as a musical director for the theatre, as well as leading a studio orchestra. He composed a number of songs, which included "Under the Stars", "Out of the Deep" and "Where Were You". Snell became a member of ASCAP in 1946. During his tenure at MGM, he composed music for many serialized B-movies, ranging from the 'Dr. Kildare' series to 'Maisie' and the 'Thin Man'. He retired in the mid-1950's.
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