Alan Silvestri
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Silvestri in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alan Anthony Silvestri |
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March 26, 1950 New York City, New York |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Alan Anthony Silvestri (born March 26, 1950) is an American composer and conductor who works primarily in film and television.
He is best known for his frequent collaboration with friend and film legend Robert Zemeckis, including composing major hit films such as the Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Forrest Gump, as well as the superhero films Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, and the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War. His other film scores include Predator and its sequel Predator 2, The Abyss, Stuart Little, The Mummy Returns, Lilo & Stitch and Night at the Museum.
Silvestri's grandparents emigrated in 1908 from the Italian town of Castell'Alfero, and settled in Teaneck to raise a family. He grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey and attended Teaneck High School. He went to Berklee College of Music for two years. Alan was a drummer for a short time in 1966 with Teaneck-based rock band The Herd.
Silvestri started his film/television composing career in 1972 at age 21, composing the score for the low-budget action film The Doberman Gang.
From 1977 to 1983, Silvestri served as the main composer for the television series CHiPs, writing music for 109 of the series' 139 episodes.
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