Jerry Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor whose five-decade career made him one of the most versatile and influential voices in film music. From avant-garde experiments to sweeping orchestral adventure, his scores helped define the sound of science fiction, horror, and action cinema.
Born Jerrald King Goldsmith on February 10, 1929 in Los Angeles, he studied piano with Jakob Gimpel and composition at the University of Southern California, where he was influenced by Miklós Rózsa. He began his career writing for CBS radio and television before moving into feature films in the late 1950s.
Across more than 200 film and television scores, Goldsmith continually pushed the boundaries of the orchestra. His atonal, percussion-driven score for Planet of the Apes (US, 1968) reimagined what film music could be, while Patton (US, 1970), Chinatown (US, 1974), Alien (US, 1979), Poltergeist (US, 1982), Total Recall (US, 1990), and L.A. Confidential (US, 1997) showcased his extraordinary range. His main theme for Star Trek: The Motion Picture (US, 1979) later became the signature melody of Star Trek: The Next Generation (US, 1987).
Nominated for eighteen Academy Awards, Goldsmith won a single competitive Oscar — for his choral horror score to The Omen (US, 1976) and its unforgettable Ave Satani. He also received five Emmy Awards and numerous Golden Globe nominations. He died on July 21, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California, leaving a body of work that continues to influence composers today.
Further reading: Jerry Goldsmith on Wikipedia.
Looney Tunes: Back In Action: The Deluxe Edition (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2021-01-08
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club)
2xCD (Album) / 79 Tracks / 123:27 m:s
Looney Tunes: Back In Action (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2003-11-18
Varèse Sarabande 302 066 523 2
1xCD (Album) / 21 Tracks / 36:30 m:s
Looney Tunes: Back In Action (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
Germany / 2003-11-04
Colosseum Schallplatten VSD-6523
1xCD (Album) / 21 Tracks / 37:08 m:s
Love Field: The Deluxe Edition (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2021-08-27
Varèse Sarabande
1xCD (Album) / 32 Tracks / 72:13 m:s
MacArthur (Expanded Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2023-12-12
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 499
2xCD (Album) / 53 Tracks / 93:09 m:s
Magic
United States / 2015-03-10
La-La Land Records
1xCD (Album)
Magic (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2003-04-07
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VCL 0403 1018
1xCD (Album) / 22 Tracks / 41:43 m:s
The Man (World Premiere Recording Of The 1972 Film Score) / Black Patch (World Premiere Recording Of The 1957 Film Score)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2022-03-08
Intrada (Excalibur Collection) INT 7168
1xCD (Album) / 31 Tracks / 50:53 m:s
Masada
Morton Stevens
United States / 2011-05-31
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 171
2xCD (Album) / 64 Tracks / 149:21 m:s
Masada (Original Television Soundtrack)
Morton Stevens
United States / 2021-12-07
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 468
4xCD (Album) / 64 Tracks / 145:54 m:s
Matinee (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2022-09-02
Back Lot Music
Digital (Album)
Hi-Res
/ 30 Tracks / 65:40 m:s
Matinee (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2022-05-31
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 479
1xCD (Album) / 30 Tracks / 65:07 m:s
Medicine Man: The Deluxe Edition (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
Worldwide / 2026-01-16
Varèse Sarabande
Digital (Album) / 21 Tracks / 68:43 m:s
Medicine Man: The Deluxe Edition (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2025-11-12
Varèse Sarabande (CD Club) VSD00967
1xCD (Album) / 20 Tracks / 63:52 m:s
'Morituri' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2020-03-24
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 445
1xCD (Album) / 19 Tracks / 42:26 m:s
The Mummy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1999-05-04
Decca 289 466 458-2
1xCD (Album) / 15 Tracks / 57:39 m:s
The Mummy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2018-07-17
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 402
2xCD (Album) / 52 Tracks / 155:21 m:s
Night Crossing
United States / 1994
Intrada VJF 5004D
1xCD (Album) / 19 Tracks / 58:43 m:s
Night Crossing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1987
Intrada RVF 6004D
1xCD (Album) / 11 Tracks / 47:09 m:s
Night Crossing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 1987
Intrada RVF-6004
1xLP (Album) / 11 Tracks / 47:09 m:s
Night Crossing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jerry Goldsmith
United States / 2014-05-27
Intrada (Special Collection) ISC 280
1xCD (Album) / 22 Tracks / 73:58 m:s
Not Without My Daughter
United Kingdom / 1991
Silva Screen Records FILMCD 091
1xCD (Album) / 11 Tracks / 34:58 m:s
Not Without My Daughter
United Kingdom / 1991
Silva Screen Records FILMLP 091
1xLP (Album)
Not Without My Daughter
United States / 2008-09-30
La-La Land Records LLLCD 1075
1xCD (Album) / 20 Tracks / 63:02 m:s