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Francis Lai: Academy Award-winning French composer.
Born in Nice (died at age 86).
Recipient of the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Francis Lai has 50 credits in our database.
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Filmography (50)
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Academy Award for Best Original Score
1971
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Biography
Francis Albert Lai was a French composer, noted for his film scores. He won the 1970 Oscar for Best Music, Original Score and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for the film Love Story. The soundtrack album went to No. 2 in the Billboard album charts and the film's theme, "Where Do I Begin", was a hit single for Andy Williams.
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How old was Francis Lai?
Francis Lai was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Francis Lai born?
Francis Lai was born in Nice.
What movies or shows has Francis Lai been in?
Francis Lai has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Un plus une (2015), Salaud, on t'aime (2014), D'un film à l'autre (2011), What War May Bring (2010), Le courage d'aimer (2005).
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You can find more about Francis Lai on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
