As well as “Mission: Impossible,” Schifrin also worked on “The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and “Bullitt” (1968), both with Steve McQueen, and Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” (1971).
‘Mission: Impossiblas “Mission: Impossible,” Schifrin also worked on “The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and “Bullitt” (1968), both with Steve McQueen, and Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” (1971).
Lalo Schifrin worked with Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and Clint Eastwood during an illustrious career
Lalo Schifrin, the Argentine musician considered one of the most influential film composers of his generation and writer for the “Mission: Impossible” theme music, has died at the age of 93, various media across the United States reported on Thursday.
Schifrin died in the morning, according to his sons Ryan and William.
Schifrin, who lived in the United States, was also a pianist and conductor.
Among his other works are: “The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and “Bullitt” (1968), both with Steve McQueen, Paul Newman’s “Cool Hand Luke” (1968), and Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” (1971).
But his creation for the 1960s “Mission: Impossible” television series — which inspired the theme of the massive film franchise starring Tom Cruise — is arguably his most famous work.
