Walter Scharf Biography

Awards

• 1942Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic Picture: nominated
• 1943Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture: nominated
• 1944Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture: nominated
• 1944Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture: nominated
• 1945Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture: nominated
• 1945Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture: nominated
• 1953Oscar-Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture: nominated
• 1955Primetime Emmy-Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Variety Program: nominated
• 1966Grammy-Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show: nominated
• 1969Oscar-Best Music, Score of a Musical Picture (Original or Adaptation): nominated
• 1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Special Program: winner
• 1972Oscar-Best Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score: nominated
• 1973Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
• 1973Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: winner