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Leopold Stokowski

Acting

Born April 18, 1882 · London, England, UK

Died September 13, 1977

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Biography

Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a British conductor. One of the leading conductors of the early and mid-20th century, he is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned the traditional baton and for obtaining a characteristic sound from the orchestras he directed.

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Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Trustees Award · 1977
  • Academy Honorary Award
  • Ditson Conductor's Award
  • Laurel Leaf Award
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography6 titles

The Story of the Animated Drawing

1955as Self (archive footage)

Fantasia

1940as Self - Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra

Fantasia 2000

1999Conductor

Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts

2017as Self - Musician (archive footage)

Carnegie Hall

1947as Leopold Stokowski

Tricks of Our Trade

1957