Goldsmith Jerry Vedic birth chart profile
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Aquarius Lagna

Goldsmith Jerry

Remembering (Jul 21, 2004)

February 10, 1929 · Los Angeles, California
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ascendant
Aquarius
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Birth Star
OscarEmmyEntertain/MusicTeacherClerk/ TypistEntertain/BusinessDivorceeKabbalah Number 3
Biography

Who is Goldsmith Jerry?

American composer; primarily of musical scores and themes for movies and TV shows, but also of orchestral pieces. Goldsmith from time to time conducted symphony orchestras around the world, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. In addition to composing and conducting, he taught music composition at the University of Southern California. A classically trained musician, he began his music studies at age 6. After college graduation, he got a job with CBS as a clerk-typist but by 1950 was composing his first pieces for TV shows like "Playhouse 90, " "Perry Mason," "Have Gun Will Travel" and "The Man From U.N.C.L.E" and "The Twilight Zone." He left CBS in 1960 and went on to compose scores for such movies as "Planet of the Apes" (1968), "The Blue Max" (1966), "Patton" (1970), "Chinatown" (1974), "Basic Instinct" (1992) and "L.A. Confidential" (1997). His prolific work showed an eclectic style, and Goldsmith was willing to try new things to get the desired effects. He won an Academy Award for best musical score for the 1976 film "The Omen" in which he used Latin chants. In addition to receiving 18 nominations for an Academy, he won five Emmy Awards for his television work. He and his wife had five children. His son Joel was also a composer. Goldsmith died from colon cancer on 21 July 2004 at his home in Beverly Hills, California. He was 75. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Jerry Goldsmith

Public profile: American composer born February 10, 1929, in Los Angeles, United States. Renowned for prolific film and television scores and influential orchestral storytelling.

Biography

  • Born: February 10, 1929, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died: 2004
  • Occupation: Composer, conductor
  • Genre: Film score, television score

Notable Works

  • The Omen (1976) – won Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • Planet of the Apes (1968) – early landmark science fiction score
  • Chinatown (1974) – acclaimed score contributing to the film''s mood
  • Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) – iconic contribution to the Star Trek film music

Awards and Honors

Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Omen. Multiple nominations for his work across major film projects and continued recognition in the industry for innovation in scoring.

News

There are no current news items involving Jerry Goldsmith, as he passed away in 2004. His legacy continues through reissues, soundtrack releases, and ongoing appreciation in film music circles.

Publications, Releases & Legacy

Goldsmith’s scores remain widely released by soundtrack labels and rediscovered in contemporary media. His approach—blending orchestral color with thematic development—continues to influence modern film composers and is frequently showcased in retrospective collections and live performances.

Social Media & Public Profiles

There are no official public social media accounts operated by Jerry Goldsmith or his estate. Public interest is maintained through fan pages, archival posts, and licensed soundtrack releases. When researching, verify sources through reputable music and film archives.

Which Raj Yogas are in Goldsmith Jerry's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Goldsmith Jerry's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Goldsmith Jerry live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Goldsmith Jerry, in order.

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What do Goldsmith Jerry's numerology numbers say?

Goldsmith Jerry's core numbers are Kabbalah Number 3, Life Path 6, Destiny 9, Soul Urge 4, Personality 5, Birth 1.

Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1977
Career
Prize 28 March 1977 (Oscar for Best Original Score for "The Omen")
2004
Death
Death by Disease 21 July 2004 (Colon cancer, age 75)
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