As per our current Database, Morton Stevens has been died on 11 November, 1991 at Encino, California, USA.
When Morton Stevens die, Morton Stevens was 62 years old.
Popular As | Morton Stevens |
Occupation | Music Department |
Age | 62 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | January 30, 1929 (Newark, New Jersey, USA) |
Birthday | January 30 |
Town/City | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
Nationality | USA |
Morton Stevens’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Morton Stevens was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Mort Stevens got his start in the 1950s as Sammy Davis Jr.'s arranger and conductor. He then went into composing various scores for network television, as well as becoming music supervisor for CBS in the 1960s.
His many fine television scores include, "Hawaii Five-O" (Emmy winner), "Police Woman" and "Gunsmoke." He also scored some mini-series, including, "Masada" (1981) and "Wheels" (1978) (he received Emmy nominations for his work on these two productions).
Just before his passing in November, 1991, he was arranging music for John Williams and the Boston Pops and was Music Director for Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Dean Martin concerts in the late 1980s.
His contribution to television music is considered some of the finest and only lets one appreciate the art all the more.