Sammy Fain

Born

1902

Died

1989

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Actor

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In short · Composed for eight decades — 5 credits, 2 Academy Award wins.

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1955
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Academy Awards — Oscar — Music (original Song)
1953
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Music (original Song)

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Filmography · 5 of 5

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Awards & Nominations

2 wins · 7 nominations

Academy Awards

Nom1977Oscar — Music (original Song)
Nom1976Oscar — Music (original Song)
Nom1972Oscar — Music (original Song)
Nom1962Oscar — Music (original Song)
Nom1958Oscar — Music (original Song)
Nom1957Oscar — Music (original Song)
Won1955Oscar — Music (original Song)
Won1953Oscar — Music (original Song)
Nom1937Oscar — Music (original Song)

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