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Ray Evans (I)

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Overview

Date of Birth:
4 February 1915, Salamanca, New York, USA more
Date of Death:
15 February 2007, Los Angeles, California, USA (heart attack) more
Mini Biography:
Academy Award-winning songwriter ("Buttons and Bows" [1948], "Mona Lisa" [1950]... more
Trivia:
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1977. more
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Evans

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Music Department, Soundtrack, Composer, Self
Music Department:
  1. Helter Skelter (2004) (TV) (composer: song "Whatever Will Be, Will Be")
  2. In the Cut (2003) (composer: song "Que Sera Sera")

  3. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV) (composer: original theme)
  4. Bonanza: The Return (1993) (TV) (composer: theme "Bonanza")

  5. Bonanza: The Next Generation (1988) (TV) (composer: original theme "Bonanza")
    ... aka Bonanza: The Movie

  6. Ash Wednesday (1973) (composer: songs "Almost In Your Arms", "How Can I Tell Her?")
  7. "The Doris Day Show" (composer: theme song "Que Sera, Sera") (1 episode, 1971)
        - Young Love (1971) TV episode (composer: theme song "Que Sera, Sera")

  8. "The Good Guys" (lyrics: theme song) (1 episode, 1969)
        - The Courtship of Miles Butterworth (1969) TV episode (lyrics: theme song)
  9. "Bonanza" (composer: theme music) (155 episodes, 1959-1967)
    ... aka Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
        - Second Chance (1967) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Greedy Ones (1967) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Wormwood Cup (1967) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Napoleon's Children (1967) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - The Man Without Land (1967) TV episode (composer: theme music)
          (150 more)
  10. The Night of the Grizzly (1966) (composer: song "Angela")
  11. "Mister Ed" (1961) TV series (composer: theme music) (unknown episodes)
  12. "The Bugs Bunny Show" (1960) TV series (composer: theme song "This Is It") (unknown episodes)

  13. Tammy and the Bachelor (1957) (composer: song "Tammy")
    ... aka Tammy (UK)
    ... aka Tammy and the Bachelor (UK)
  14. The Scarlet Hour (1956) (composer: song "Never Let Me Go")
  15. Satins and Spurs (1954) (TV) (composer: songs "Whoop-Diddy-Ay, I've Had Enough", "Little Rock Roll")
  16. Rear Window (1954) (composer: song "Mona Lisa")
    ... aka Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (USA: complete title)
  17. Ace in the Hole (1951) (composer: songs)
    ... aka The Big Carnival (USA: new title)
  18. Paid in Full (1950) (composer: song "You're Wonderful")

  19. Paris in the Spring (1947) (composer: song "At the Carnival")
    ... aka Musical Parade: Paris in the Spring (USA: series title)
    ... aka Paris in the Spring (Musical Parade) (1946-1947) #4 (USA: series title)
Soundtrack:
  1. Parker (2007) (writer: "Que Sera, Sera")
  2. "The Simpsons" (4 episodes, 1995-2007)
        - Rome-old and Juli-eh (2007) TV episode (music: "Theme from 'Bonanza'")
        - The Girl Who Slept Too Little (2005) TV episode ("Bonanza")
        - The Homer They Fall (1996) TV episode ("Theme from Bonanza")
        - Bart's Comet (1995) TV episode ("Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)")
  3. Tête de maman, La (2007) (writer: "You're so right for me")
    ... aka In Mom's Head (Europe: English title)
  4. Unaccompanied Minors (2006) (writer: "Silver Bells")
    ... aka Grounded (UK)
  5. True North (2006/II) (writer: "They're having a party")
  6. Take the Lead (2006) (writer: "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)")
  7. The Polar Express (2004) (writer: "Silver Bells")
    ... aka The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  8. The Last Shot (2004) (writer: "Theme from 'Bonanza'" (1959))
  9. The Prince & Me (2004) ("Golden Earrings")
    ... aka The Prince and Me (USA)
  10. Mona Lisa Smile (2003) (writer: "Mona Lisa")
  11. In the Cut (2003) (lyrics: "Que Sera Sera")
  12. Red Riding Hood (2003) ("QUE SERA SERA")
  13. Silver Bells (2003) (writer: "Silver Bells")
    ... aka 5:00 A.M. (USA)
  14. Normal (2003) (TV) (writer: "Buttons and Bows")
  15. Mwah! The Best of the Dinah Shore Show (2003) (TV) (writer: "Buttons and Bows")
  16. 28 Days Later... (2002) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera Sera)")
    ... aka 28 Days Later (UK: closing credits title)
    ... aka 29 Days Later (USA: longer version)
  17. "Futurama" (1 episode, 2002)
        - Where the Buggalo Roam (2002) TV episode (writer: "Bonanza")
  18. Bella Martha (2001) (writer: "Never Let Me Go")
    ... aka Mostly Martha (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
    ... aka Ricette d'amore (Italy)
  19. The Family Man (2000) (writer: "Dear Heart")
  20. Nurse Betty (2000) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Séra, Séra)")
    ... aka Nurse Betty - Gefährliche Träume (Germany)
  21. Reindeer Games (2000) (writer: "Silver Bells")
    ... aka Deception (UK) (USA: working title)
  22. Snow Day (2000) (writer: "To Each His Own")

  23. Girl, Interrupted (1999) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
    ... aka Durchgeknallt (Germany)
    ... aka Durchgeknallt - Girl, interrupted (Germany: TV title)
  24. Bûche, La (1999) (writer: "Silver Bells")
    ... aka Season's Beatings (Europe: English title)
  25. Three to Tango (1999) (writer: "(Theme From) Bonanza")
  26. Hôhokekyo tonari no Yamada-kun (1999) (writer: "Que Será, Será")
    ... aka My Neighbors the Yamadas (USA: literal English title)
  27. Pushing Tin (1999) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera Sera))
    ... aka Turbulenzen - und andere Katastrophen (Germany)
  28. Go (1999) (writer: "Silver Bells")
  29. Apt Pupil (1998) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
    ... aka Élève doué, L' (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Un élève doué - Été de corruption (France)
  30. Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998) (writer: "Tammy", "Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
  31. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) ("Tammy")
  32. The Big Lebowski (1998) (writer: "Tammy")
  33. The Man Who Drove with Mandela (1998) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
  34. L.A. Confidential (1997) (writer: "Silver Bells")
  35. Private Parts (1997) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
    ... aka Howard Stern's Private Parts
  36. Donnie Brasco (1997) (writer: "Silver Bells" (1950))
  37. The Pest (1997) (writer: "Theme")
  38. Wedding Bell Blues (1996) (writer: "Tammy")
  39. "Due South" (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka Direction: Sud (Canada: French title)
        - Body Language (1996) TV episode (writer: "Bonanza (theme)")
  40. Stuart Saves His Family (1995) (writer: "Silver Bells")
    ... aka Stuart Stupid - Eine Familie zum Kotzen (Germany)
  41. Losing Isaiah (1995) ("Lovely Weather For Ducks")
  42. Nobody's Fool (1994) (writer: "Silver Bells")
  43. Ed Wood (1994) (writer: "QUE SERA SERA (WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE)")
  44. North (1994) ("THEME FROM BONANZA")
  45. Heart and Souls (1993) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
  46. Candles, Snow and Mistletoe (1993) ("Ring Them Bells")
  47. Shelf Life (1993) ("Tammy")
  48. School Ties (1992) ("To Each His Own")
  49. The Long Day Closes (1992) (writer: "Tammy")
  50. Lat sau san taam (1992) (writer: "Mona Lisa")
    ... aka Hard-Boiled (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title)
    ... aka God of Guns
    ... aka Hot-Handed God of Cops (Hong Kong: English title: literal title)
    ... aka La shou shen tan (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
    ... aka Ruthless Super-Cop
  51. JFK (1991) (writer: "Maybe September")
    ... aka JFK (France)
    ... aka JFK - Affaire non classée (France: poster title)
  52. For the Boys (1991) (writer: "Stuff Like That There")
  53. Desperately Seeking Roger (1991) (TV) (writer: "Que Sera, Sera")
  54. City Slickers (1991) ("BONANZA")
  55. Hudson Hawk (1991) (writer: "MONA LISA")
  56. The Godfather: Part III (1990) (writer: "TO EACH HIS OWN")
    ... aka Mario Puzo's The Godfather: Part III (USA: complete title)
  57. Avalon (1990) (writer: "Silver Bells")
  58. Backstreet Dreams (1990) (music: "Mona Lisa") (lyrics: "Mona Lisa")
    ... aka Backstreet Strays
  59. The Freshman (1990) (writer: "MONA LISA")
  60. Q & A (1990) (writer: "QUE SERA SERA (WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE)")

  61. Enemies: A Love Story (1989) (writer: "Mona Lisa")
  62. Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) (writer: "I'll Always Love You")
    ... aka Letzte Ausfahrt Brooklyn (West Germany)
  63. UHF (1989) (writer: "MR. ED" Theme Song, "BONANZA" Theme Song)
    ... aka The Vidiot from UHF
  64. Heathers (1989) (writer: "QUE SERA, SERA")
  65. Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show (1988) (TV) (writer: "Silver Bells")
  66. Back to the Beach (1987) ("Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)")
    ... aka Malibu Beach Girls (USA)
  67. Mona Lisa (1986) ("MONA LISA")
  68. Best Defense (1984) ("MONA LISA", "SILVER BELLS")
    ... aka Best Defence (UK: poster title)
  69. Top Secret! (1984) ("BONANZA")
  70. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) ("To Each His Own")
    ... aka Friday the 13th: Last Chapter (Philippines: English title)
  71. Six Pack (1982) (lyrics: "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)")
  72. Some Kind of Hero (1982) (writer: "Silver Bells")
  73. Four Friends (1981) (music: "Bonanza (Theme from)") (lyrics: "Bonanza (Theme from)")
    ... aka Georgia's Friends
  74. American Pop (1981) ("Mona Lisa")

  75. A Family Circus Christmas (1979) (TV) (lyrics: "The Dreamer")
  76. The Parallax View (1974) (writer: "Buttons and Bows")
  77. The Conversation (1974) (lyrics: "To Each His Own")
  78. The Godfather (1972) ("Mona Lisa")
    ... aka Mario Puzo's The Godfather (USA: complete title)
  79. "The Benny Hill Show" (1 episode, 1971)
        - Cinema: The Vintage Years (1971) TV episode (writer: "Bonanza")

  80. Wait Until Dark (1967) (lyrics: "Wait Until Dark")
  81. Gunn (1967) (lyrics: "Dreamsville, Bye, Bye (Peter Gunn Theme)")
  82. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) (lyrics: "In the Arms of Love")
  83. This Property Is Condemned (1966) ("Wish Me a Rainbow")
  84. The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) (music: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" (uncredited)) (lyrics: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" (uncredited))
    ... aka The Spy in Lace Panties
  85. The Third Day (1965) (lyrics: "LOVE ME NOW")
  86. Harlow (1965/I) (lyrics: "Lonely Girl" (theme from Harlow))
  87. The 37th Annual Academy Awards (1965) (TV) (lyrics: "Dear Heart")
  88. Dear Heart (1964) (lyrics: "Dear Heart")
  89. "The Porky Pig Show" (1964) TV series (writer: "The Porky Pig Show")
    ... aka Porky Pig and His Friends (USA: syndication title)
  90. Tammy and the Doctor (1963) (writer: "Tammy")
  91. Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) (writer: "Never Let Me Go")
  92. The Two Little Bears (1961) ("Honey Bear")

  93. Take a Giant Step (1959) (writer: "Take a Giant Step")
  94. "Peter Gunn" (1 episode, 1959)
        - The Rifle (1959) TV episode (writer: "Straight To Baby")
  95. "Bonanza" (1959) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
  96. The Blue Angel (1959) (writer: "Lola-Lola")
  97. The 31st Annual Academy Awards (1959) (TV) (writer: "Almost in Your Arms (Love Song from Houseboat)")
  98. Houseboat (1958) (music: "Love Song from Houseboat (Almost in Your Arms)", "Bing! Bang! Bong!" (uncredited)) (lyrics: "Love Song from Houseboat (Almost in Your Arms)", "Bing! Bang! Bong!" (uncredited))
  99. Once Upon a Horse... (1958) (writer: "ONCE UPON A HORSE")
    ... aka Hot Horse (USA: reissue title)
  100. Raw Wind in Eden (1958) (writer: "THE MAGIC TOUCH")
  101. This Happy Feeling (1958) (music: "This Happy Feeling")
  102. Another Time, Another Place (1958) (writer: "Another Time, Another Place")
  103. The 30th Annual Academy Awards (1958) (TV) (writer: "Tammy")
  104. The James Dean Story (1957) (writer: "Let me be loved")
  105. Tammy and the Bachelor (1957) (music: "Tammy") (lyrics: "Tammy")
    ... aka Tammy (UK)
    ... aka Tammy and the Bachelor (UK)
  106. The 29th Annual Academy Awards (1957) (TV) (writer: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Qué será, será)")
  107. Istanbul (1957) (music: "I WAS A LITTLE TOO LONELY") (lyrics: "I WAS A LITTLE TOO LONELY")
  108. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) ("Whatever Will Be", "We'll Love Again")
  109. The Second Greatest Sex (1955) (writer: "THE SECOND GREATEST SEX")
  110. Lucy Gallant (1955) ("How Can I Tell Her")
    ... aka Oil Town (USA: reissue title)
  111. 3 Ring Circus (1954) ("Hey, Punchinello")
    ... aka Jerrico, the Wonder Clown
  112. Rear Window (1954) (writer: "Mona Lisa" (uncredited), "Instrumental excerpt from 'Red Garters'" (uncredited))
    ... aka Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (USA: complete title)
  113. Casanova's Big Night (1954) (lyrics: "TIC-A-TIC-A-TIC")
    ... aka Mr. Casanova (USA)
  114. Red Garters (1954) (writer: "Red Garters", "Dime and a Dollar", "Man and Woman", "Good Intentions", "This Is Greater Than I Thought", "Robin Randall Song, The", "Lady Killer", "Vaquero!", "Bad News", "Brave Man", "Meet a Happy Guy")
  115. Here Come the Girls (1953) (lyrics: "Girls", "Never So Beautiful", "Ya Got Class", "It's Torment", "When You Love Someone", "Ali Baba (Be My Baby)", "Heavenly Days", "See the Circus")
    ... aka Champagne for Everybody
  116. Those Redheads from Seattle (1953) (writer: "My Banjo Man")
  117. The Stars Are Singing (1953) (writer: "Haven't Got a Worry", "My Kind of Day", "I Do! I Do! I Do!", "Lovely Weather For Ducks", "My Heart is Home")
  118. Somebody Loves Me (1952) (lyrics: "Honey, Oh, My Honey" (1952), "Love Him" (1952), "Thanks to You" (1952))
  119. What Price Glory (1952) (writer: "MY LOVE, MY LIFE")
  120. Son of Paleface (1952) (writer: "Wing-Ding Tonight") ("Buttons and Bows")
  121. Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick (1952) (writer: "Chores", "My Beloved", "Marshmallow Moon", "Why Should I Believe In Love?", "Still Water", "Purt' Nigh, But Not Plumb", "Life Is a Beautiful Thing", "I'd Like To Baby You", "Saturday Night in Punkin Creek", "Step Right Up", "Soda Shop")
    ... aka Marshmallow Moon (Philippines: English title) (UK)
  122. My Favorite Spy (1951) (writer: "JUST A MOMENT MORE")
  123. Crosswinds (1951) ("Crosswinds")
  124. Here Comes the Groom (1951) (writer: "MISTO CRISTOFO COLUMBO", "BONNE NUIT -- GOODNIGHT", "YOUR OWN LITTLE HOUSE")
  125. Rhubarb (1951) (writer: "FRIENDLY FINANCE COMPANY", "IT'S A PRIV'LEGE TO LIVE IN BROOKLYN")
  126. A Place in the Sun (1951) (writer: "Mona Lisa")
  127. Ace in the Hole (1951) (writer: "We're Coming, Leo")
    ... aka The Big Carnival (USA: new title)
  128. That's My Boy (1951) (writer: "Ridgeville Fight Song")
  129. The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) (writer: "It Doesn't Cost A Dime To Dream", "They Obviously Want Me To Sing") ("Silver Bells")
  130. Rhythm Inn (1951) (lyrics: "The Window Wiper Song")
  131. The Mating Season (1951) (lyrics: "Mona Lisa")
  132. Copper Canyon (1950) (writer: "COPPER CANYON")
  133. The Furies (1950) ("T.C. Round-Up Time")
  134. Sunset Blvd. (1950) ("Buttons and Bows")
    ... aka Sunset Boulevard (UK) (USA: alternative spelling)
  135. Fancy Pants (1950) (writer: "(Hey) Fancy Pants!", "Home Cookin'")
  136. My Friend Irma Goes West (1950) (writer: "Baby, Obey Me", "Singing a Vagabond Song", "I'll Always Love You", "Fiddle and Gittar Band")

  137. The Great Lover (1949) (writer: "A THOUSAND VIOLINS", "LUCKY US!")
  138. Dear Wife (1949) (writer: "My Own True Love", "Having A Wonderful Wish")
  139. My Friend Irma (1949) (writer: "Here's to Love", "My One, My Only, My All", "My Friend Irma", "Just For Fun")
  140. Sorrowful Jones (1949) (writer: "Having a Wonderful Wish", "Rock-a-Bye Bangtail")
  141. Streets of Laredo (1949) (writer: "STREETS OF LAREDO")
  142. The Paleface (1948) (writer: "Meetcha Round The Corner") ("Buttons and Bows")
  143. Whispering Smith (1948) (writer: "Laramie")
  144. Isn't It Romantic? (1948) (writer: "I Shoulda Quit When I Was Ahead", "Miss Julie July", "Indiana Dinner")
  145. Big Sister Blues (1948) ("I Hain't, Tain't, Ain't", "The Secretary Song", "Them There Eyes")
    ... aka Musical Parade: Big Sister Blues (USA: series title)
  146. Speed to Spare (1948) ("Golden Earrings")
  147. Unconquered (1947) (lyrics: "WHIPPOORWILL'S A SINGIN'")
  148. Golden Earrings (1947) (writer: "Golden Earrings")
  149. Champagne for Two (1947) (writer: "Ho! Ho! Jose!")
    ... aka Musical Parade: Champagne for Two (USA: series title)
  150. The Imperfect Lady (1947) (writer: "Picadilly Lady")
    ... aka Mrs. Loring's Secret (UK)
  151. My Favorite Brunette (1947) (lyrics: "BESIDE YOU", "MY FAVORITE BRUNETTE" (uncredited))
  152. People Are Funny (1946) (lyrics: "Hey Jose")
  153. The Stork Club (1945) (music: "I'm a Square in the Social Circle" (1945)) (lyrics: "I'm a Square in the Social Circle" (1945))
  154. Why Girls Leave Home (1945) (writer: "The Cat and the Canary", "What Am I Saying?", "Call Me")
  155. Crime, Inc. (1945) (writer: "I'm Guilty", "Lonely Little Camera Girl")
    ... aka Crime Incorporated
  156. Swing Hostess (1944) (writer: "Let's Capture That Moment", "Say It With Love", "I'll Eat My Hat", "Highway Polka", "Got An Invitation", "Music To My Ears")
  157. Secrets of a Co-Ed (1942) (writer: "Brazilly Willy" ("O Passo Do Kanguru"))
  158. Private Snuffy Smith (1942) (writer: "Times-a-Wastin'")
    ... aka Snuffy Smith (UK)
    ... aka Yard Bird (USA)
Composer:
  1. "The Good Guys" (1968) TV series (unknown episodes)
  2. Auf Sieg? Auf Platz? - Auf Liebe! (1967) (TV)
  3. "Krazy Kat" (34 episodes, 1963)
        - Alp Wanted (1963) TV episode
        - An Arrow Escape (1963) TV episode
        - Arty Smarty (1963) TV episode
        - A Star Is Born (1963) TV episode (as Evans)
        - Big and Little (1963) TV episode
          (29 more)
  4. "Beetle Bailey" (4 episodes, 1963)
    ... aka Mort Walker's Beetle Bailey (USA: complete title)
        - 60-Count 'em-60! (1963) TV episode (as Evans)
        - Bridge on the River 'Y' (1963) TV episode (as Evans)
        - Sgt. Snorkle's Longest Day (1963) TV episode (as Evans)
        - The Spy (1963) TV episode (as Evans)
  5. "Bonanza" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
        - The Blood Line (1960) TV episode

  6. Red Garters (1954)
  7. The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Self:
  1. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) .... Memorial Tribute

  2. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 1961)
        - Ole Olsen (1961) TV episode .... Himself

  3. Sunset Blvd. (1950) .... Himself
    ... aka Sunset Boulevard (UK) (USA: alternative spelling)

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