Irving Gertz

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Irving Gertz (born 19th May 1915) is an American composer recognised for his compositions for many fantasy and horror B-movies and TV series of the 1950's and 1960's.

Along with this work, much of his library music has also been used in many films.

Amongst his most recognised works are the music for the western Top Gun in 1955 and many horror films such as The Leech Woman, The Alligator People and Curse of the Undead.

He also worked on the popular TV series Land of the Giants and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

He also worked on a single Warner Bros. cartoon 'Daffy Rents' in 1966 filling in for regular composer William Lava.

He retired from film and television scoring in 1968.