- Morris Stoloff was born on August 1, 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for From Here to Eternity (1953), In a Lonely Place (1950) and Gilda (1946). He died on April 16, 1980 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Violin child prodigy. Toured the U.S. at age 16, later became first violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1928, took position of concert master of the Paramount studio orchestra. Composer of film music and classical works for violin.
- Among his best known compositions were "Loves of a Gypsy" and "A Song to Remember".
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6702 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Awarded the 1957 Downbeat and Billboard Awards for his "Moonglow" medley from the film "Picnic".
- Musical director at Columbia (1936-1962), often in collaboration with George Duning and Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
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