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Jack Nitzsche was an American musician, arranger, producer, songwriter, and film score composer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and began his career as a session musician in the 1950s. He worked with a variety of artists, including Phil Spector, The Rolling Stones, and Neil Young. He also wrote and produced songs for films, including "The Lonely Surfer" and "The Last Race". Nitzsche was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on the soundtrack for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975). He also composed the score for the film Starman (1984). Nitzsche was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He died in 2000 at the age of 63. At the time of his death, Nitzsche had an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earned his wealth through his career as a musician, arranger, producer, songwriter, and film score composer.

Popular As Bernard Alfred Nitzsche
Occupation soundtrack,composer,music_department
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 22 April, 1937
Birthday 22 April
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 25 August, 2000
Died Place Hollywood, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Jack Nitzsche Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Jack Nitzsche's Wife?

His wife is Buffy Sainte-Marie (19 March 1982 - 25 August 2000) ( his death), Gracia Ann May (27 February 1959 - 6 February 1978) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Buffy Sainte-Marie (19 March 1982 - 25 August 2000) ( his death), Gracia Ann May (27 February 1959 - 6 February 1978) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Jack Nitzsche Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jack Nitzsche worth at the age of 63 years old? Jack Nitzsche’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Jack Nitzsche's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1998

Co-wrote (with Sonny Bono) the song "Needles and Pins" for The Searchers which gave him his start in show business. Bono died January 5, 1998 from a skiing accident at age 62, Nitzsche died August 25, 2000, from a heart attack related to a lung infection at age 63, outliving Bono by only 32 months.

1992

He was John Carpenter's initial choice to score Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992). But star and producer Chevy Chase decided that Shirley Walker should score it instead.

1975

He was born exactly the same day as Jack Nicholson who starred in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) for which he wrote the music.

1974

Was first choice for writing the score for The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). He declined.

1960

Was the musical arranger and orchestrator for many of Phil Spector's classic "Wall of Sound" recordings, in the 1960s, coincidentally, Nttzsche's nickname was "Specs".

1955

Composer, keyboardist and arranger. Started as a copyist with Specialty Records, after dropping out of music school in 1955.

1937

Jack Nitzsche was born on April 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Bernard Alfred Nitzsche. He was married to Buffy Sainte-Marie and Gracia Ann May.