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Herbert W. Spencer
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In short · Composed for five decades — 15 credits.
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Actor
1 credit
Composer
2 credits
Other crew
12 credits
Home Alone(1990)
orchestrator (as Herbert Spencer)
Film
The Witches of Eastwick(1987)
orchestrator (as Herbert Spencer)
Film
Empire of the Sun(1987)
orchestrator (as Herbert Spencer)
Film
Cocoon(1985)
orchestrator
Film
2010: The Year We Make Contact(1984)
orchestrator (uncredited)
Film
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi(1983)
orchestrator
Film
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
orchestrator
Film
Superman(1978)
orchestrator (as Herbert Spencer)
Film
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope(1977)
orchestrator
Film
Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977)
orchestrator (uncredited)
Film
Jaws(1975)
orchestrator (uncredited)
Film
Planet of the Apes(1968)
orchestrator
Film
Awards & Nominations
2 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom1973Oscar — Music (original Song Score or Adaptation Score)
- Nom1970Oscar — Music (original Song Score or Adaptation Score)
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