Lennie Niehaus

Music Department | Composer | Soundtrack
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KNOWN FOR 
The Bridges of Madison County (1995) | Space Cowboys (2000) | Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
AWARDS 
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations More »
AKA 
Leonard Niehaus
BORN 
Jun 11, 1929 (age 89)
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Past Film & Video (44 titles)YEARBUDGETUS Gross / WORLDWIDE
  • Primary photo for J. EdgarJ. Edgar – Arranger ("The Stars and Stripes Forever")  Less 2011 $35MM $37MM / $85MM
  • Primary photo for Gran TorinoGran Torino – Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 2008 $33MM $148MM / $270MM
  • Primary photo for ChangelingChangeling – Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 2008 $55MM $36MM / $113MM
  • Primary photo for Letters from Iwo JimaLetters from Iwo Jima – Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 2006 $19MM $14MM / $69MM
  • Primary photo for Flags of our FathersFlags of our Fathers – Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 2006 $90MM $34MM / $66MM
  • Primary photo for Million Dollar BabyMillion Dollar Baby – Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 2004 $30MM $100MM / $217MM
  • Primary photo for Mystic RiverMystic River – Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 2003 $25MM $90MM / $157MM
  • Primary photo for Blood WorkBlood Work – Composer  Less 2002 $50MM $26MM / —
  • Primary photo for Space CowboysSpace Cowboys – Composer  Less 2000 $65MM $90MM / $129MM
  • Primary photo for The Perfect StormThe Perfect Storm – Writer ("The Big Rock", "The Last Deputy")  Less 2000 $140MM $183MM / $329MM
  • Primary photo for True CrimeTrue Crime – Composer  Less 1999 $55MM $17MM / —
  • Primary photo for Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New WorldPocahontas 2: Journey to a New World (Video) – Composer, Conductor, Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil – Composer  Less 1997 $35MM $25MM / —
  • Primary photo for Dog WatchDog Watch (Video) – Composer  Less 1997
  • Primary photo for Absolute PowerAbsolute Power – Composer, Arranger ("Power Waltz", "Kate's Theme"), Performer ("Power Waltz", "Kate's Theme")  Less 1997 $50MM $50MM / —
  • Primary photo for The Bridges of Madison CountyThe Bridges of Madison County – Composer, Performer ("Doe Eyes (Love Theme from 'The Bridges Of Madison County')"), Writer ("Doe Eyes (Love Theme from 'The Bridges Of Madison County')")  Less 1995 $24MM $72MM / $182MM
  • Primary photo for A Perfect WorldA Perfect World – Composer, Performer ("Big Fran's Baby"), Producer ("Big Fran's Baby")  Less 1993 $30MM $31MM / $135MM
  • Primary photo for UnforgivenUnforgiven – Composer, Conductor (uncredited), Orchestrator (uncredited), Writer ("Claudia's Song")  Less 1992 $14MM $101MM / $159MM
  • Primary photo for The RookieThe Rookie – Composer  Less 1990 $10MM $22MM / —
  • Primary photo for White Hunter Black HeartWhite Hunter Black Heart – Composer, Arranger ("Massa's In de Cold Cold Ground") (uncredited)  Less 1990 $24MM $2.3MM / —
  • Primary photo for The Two JakesThe Two Jakes – Orchestrator  Less 1990 $19MM $10MM / —
  • Primary photo for BirdBird – Composer, Music Supervisor, Performer ("Mary Land, My Maryland", "Reno Jam Session", "Why Do I Love You")  Less 1988 $9MM $2.2MM / —
  • Primary photo for EmanonEmanon – Composer  Less 1987
  • Primary photo for Heartbreak RidgeHeartbreak Ridge – Composer, Conductor  Less 1986 $15MM $43MM / $79MM
  • Primary photo for RatboyRatboy – Composer, Conductor  Less 1986
  • Primary photo for Back to SchoolBack to School – Instrumental Score Conductor  Less 1986 $11MM $91MM / —
  • Primary photo for Never Too Young to DieNever Too Young to Die – Composer  Less 1986 $3MM
  • Primary photo for Pee-wee's Big AdventurePee-wee's Big Adventure – Conductor, Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1985 $6MM $41MM / —
  • Primary photo for Follow That BirdFollow That Bird – Composer, Music Editor  Less 1985 $14MM / —
  • Primary photo for Pale RiderPale Rider – Composer  Less 1985 $6.9MM $41MM / —
  • Primary photo for City HeatCity Heat – Composer, Music ("Montage Blues")  Less 1984 $25MM $38MM / —
  • Primary photo for TightropeTightrope – Composer  Less 1984 $48MM / —
  • Primary photo for Under the VolcanoUnder the Volcano – Orchestrator  Less 1984 $2.6MM / —
  • Primary photo for Below the BeltBelow the Belt – Orchestrator (as Leonard Niehaus)  Less 1980
  • Primary photo for Escape from AlcatrazEscape from Alcatraz – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1979 $8MM $43MM / —
  • Primary photo for Beyond the Poseidon AdventureBeyond the Poseidon Adventure – Orchestrations (as Leonard Niehaus)  Less 1979 $10MM
  • Primary photo for Demon SeedDemon Seed – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1977
  • Primary photo for The EnforcerThe Enforcer – Music Arranger (uncredited), Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1976 $9MM $46MM / —
  • Primary photo for The Bad News BearsThe Bad News Bears – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1976 $42MM / —
  • Primary photo for Bring Me the Head of Alfredo GarciaBring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia – Orchestrator (as Leonard Niehaus)  Less 1974 $1.5MM
  • Primary photo for The OutfitThe Outfit – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1973
  • Primary photo for The MechanicThe Mechanic – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1972 $10MM — / $86K
  • Primary photo for Chato's LandChato's Land – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1972
  • Primary photo for Straw DogsStraw Dogs – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1971 $3.3MM — / $11MM
Past Television (20 titles)YEAREPISODE COUNT
  • Primary photo for Comanche MoonComanche Moon (TV Mini-series) – Composer (2 episodes, 2008)  Less 2008 2
  • Primary photo for Mitch Albom's For One More DayMitch Albom's For One More Day (TV Movie) – Composer  Less 2007
  • Primary photo for The BluesThe Blues (TV Series) – Writer ("Doe Eyes") (1 episode, 2003)  Less 2003 1
    • Piano Blues (Oct 4, 2003) – Writer ("Doe Eyes")  Less
  • Primary photo for American MastersAmerican Masters (TV Series) – Thanks (1 episode, 2000), Composer (1 episode, 2000), Himself - Composer (1 episode, 2000), Music Arranger (1 episode, 2000), Orchestrator (1 episode, 2000)  Less 2000 1
    • Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows (Sep 27, 2000) – Himself - Composer, Composer, Music Arranger, Orchestrator, Thanks  Less
  • Primary photo for The Jack BullThe Jack Bull (TV Movie) – Composer  Less 1999
  • Primary photo for No Laughing MatterNo Laughing Matter (TV Movie) – Composer  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for The FixerThe Fixer (TV Movie) – Composer  Less 1998
  • Primary photo for Eastwood After Hours: Live at Carnegie HallEastwood After Hours: Live at Carnegie Hall (TV Special) – Musical Director  Less 1997
  • Primary photo for TitanicTitanic (TV Mini-series) – Composer (2 episodes, 1996)  Less 1996 2
    • Part 2 (Nov 19, 1996) – Composer  Less
    • Part 1 (Nov 17, 1996) – Composer  Less
  • Primary photo for Crazy HorseCrazy Horse (TV Movie) – Composer  Less 1996
  • Primary photo for Lush LifeLush Life (TV Movie) – Composer, Conductor, Orchestrator  Less 1993
  • Primary photo for True ColorsTrue Colors (TV Series) – Composer (theme music) (11 episodes, 1990), Composer (2 episodes, 1991)  Less 1990–1991 13
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  • Primary photo for The Child SaverThe Child Saver (TV Movie) – Composer  Less 1988
  • Primary photo for Amazing StoriesAmazing Stories (TV Series) – Composer (1 episode, 1985)  Less 1985 1
  • Primary photo for Faerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) – Composer (6 episodes, 1982)  Less 1982–1983 6
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  • Primary photo for High MidnightHigh Midnight (TV Movie) – Orchestrator  Less 1979
  • Primary photo for Shirts/SkinsShirts/Skins (TV Movie) – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1973
  • Primary photo for It Was a Very Good YearIt Was a Very Good Year (TV Series) – Composer  Less 1971– 
  • Primary photo for Hunters Are for KillingHunters Are for Killing (TV Movie) – Orchestrator (uncredited)  Less 1970
  • Primary photo for Not for HireNot for Hire (TV Series) – Composer (theme music)  Less 1959– 
Self (2 titles)YEARBUDGETUS Gross / WORLDWIDE
  • Primary photo for American MastersAmerican Masters (TV Series) – Himself - Composer (1 episode, 2000)  Less 2000
  • Primary photo for BiographyBiography (TV Series) – Himself (1 episode, 1994)  Less 1994

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