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Carl William Stalling (November 10, 1891 – November 29, 1972) was an American composer, voice actor and arranger for music in animated films.
Carl Stalling is the most famous unknown composer of the 20th century, almost solely based on his work composing musical scores for animated cartoons. Stalling's first work in music was as house organist in Newman Theatre in Kansas City, where he would accompany the latest silent film with his organ playing.
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- Lexington, Missouri, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Carl Stalling is the most famous unknown composer of the 20th century, almost solely based on his work composing musical scores for animated cartoons. Stalling's first work in music was as house organist in Newman Theatre in Kansas City, where he would accompany the latest silent film with his organ playing.
- November 10, 1891
- November 29, 1972
Mar 30, 2018 · Starting out as an organist at the Isis Theater in Kansas City, accompanying and improvising for silent films, Stalling was initially scouted by Walt Disney in the 1920s and began scoring for Mickey Mouse cartoons.
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Oct 16, 2023 · Enter Carl Stalling, a gifted composer and arranger, whose contributions to Disney Studio left a lasting mark on the world of animation. Stalling’s exceptional musical talent and innovative approach to scoring animated films elevated the viewer’s experience and become synonymous with Disney’s magic.
Feb 24, 2013 · Carl W. Stalling was born on November 10, 1891 to Ernest and Sophia C. Stalling, who emigrated from Germany in 1883, and they settled in Lexington, Missouri. Carl loved music from an early age and began playing the piano at six years old.
Carl William Stalling was an American composer, voice actor and arranger for music in animated films. He is most closely associated with the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts produced by Warner Bros., where he averaged one complete score each week, for 22 years.
