Erich Wolfgang Korngold
- Born
- 29 May 1897 (60 years old)
- Passed away
- 29 November 1957
- Place of birth
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Gender
- Male
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian-born composer and conductor. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. He was a noted pianist and composer of classical music, along with music for Hollywood films, and the first composer of international stature to write Hollywood scores.
