Alex North, born Isadore Soifer on December 4, 1910, was a celebrated American composer, whose remarkable career was characterized by the creation of a plethora of film scores that have had a profound and lasting impact on the world of cinema.
Notwithstanding the remarkable array of accomplishments that adorn his illustrious career, the enigmatic figure of North failed to claim a competitive Academy Award, despite being honored with a staggering fifteen nominations.
