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Riz Ortolani: Italian composer (1926–2014).
Born in Pesaro (died at age 87).
AWARDS (4)
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Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
1965
WON
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Grammy Awards
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
1963
WON
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Golden Globe Awards
WON
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Grammy Awards
WON
Biography
Riziero "Riz" Ortolani was an Italian composer, conductor, and orchestrator, predominantly of film scores. He scored over 200 films and television programs between 1955 and 2014, with a career spanning over fifty years.
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How old was Riz Ortolani?
Riz Ortolani was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Riz Ortolani born?
Riz Ortolani was born in Pesaro.
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