Alex North (1910-1991) was an influential American composer known for his work in Film and Theatre. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, North began his career as an arranger and conductor for Big Bands in the 1930s. He then studied under renowned composers Ernst Toch and Aaron Copland. North’s breakthrough came in 1950 when he composed the score for the film “A Streetcar Named Desire,” earning him an Oscar nomination. Throughout his prolific career, he composed music for over 60 films, including “Spartacus,” “Cleopatra,” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Known for his emotionally evocative and innovative compositions, North’s impact on film music has been enduring, earning him a place among the most revered American composers.