John Cacavas

    Known For

    Sound

    Birthday

    August 13, 1930

    Day of Death

    January 28, 2014 (83 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA

    John Cacavas

    Biography

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Harry Cacavas (August 13, 1930 – January 28, 2014) was an American composer and conductor probably best known for his television scores, such as Kojak, for which he was the chief composer. He also composed the show's second main title theme for its 5th and final season in 1977-1978.

    Known For

    • Horror Express

      Horror Express

      1972

    • Airport '77

      Airport '77

      1977

    • Airport 1975

      Airport 1975

      1974

    • The Satanic Rites of Dracula

      The Satanic Rites of Dracula

      1973

    • Kojak

      Kojak

      1973

    • Hangar 18

      Hangar 18

      1980

    • Mortuary

      Mortuary

      1982

    • The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission

      The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission

      1988

    • They're Playing with Fire

      They're Playing with Fire

      1984

    • The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission

      The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission

      1987

    • The Executioner's Song

      The Executioner's Song

      1982

    • Superdome

      Superdome

      1978

    • Once Upon a Spy

      Once Upon a Spy

      1980

    • Blade

      Blade

      1973

    • The Return of Ironside

      The Return of Ironside

      1993