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John Cacavas

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Aug 13 1930
Birthplace: Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA

Death: Tue, Jan 28 2014
John Cacavas is 83 years old
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Poster of Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
John Cacavas was 69 in Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of The Return of Ironside
The Return of Ironside
John Cacavas was 62 in The Return of Ironside as 'Sound'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1993
Poster of Murder in Paradise
Murder in Paradise
John Cacavas was 59 in Murder in Paradise as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1990
Poster of Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White
John Cacavas was 58 in Margaret Bourke-White as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1989
Poster of The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
John Cacavas was 58 in The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of Body of Evidence
Body of Evidence
John Cacavas was 57 in Body of Evidence as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1988
Poster of The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
John Cacavas was 56 in The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of A Time to Triumph
A Time to Triumph
John Cacavas was 55 in A Time to Triumph as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1986
Poster of Murder: By Reason of Insanity
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
John Cacavas was 55 in Murder: By Reason of Insanity as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Student Court
Student Court
John Cacavas was 54 in Student Court as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 1985
Poster of They're Playing with Fire
They're Playing with Fire
John Cacavas was 53 in They're Playing with Fire as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Her Life as a Man
Her Life as a Man
John Cacavas was 53 in Her Life as a Man as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Women of San Quentin
Women of San Quentin
John Cacavas was 53 in Women of San Quentin as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983
Poster of Still the Beaver
Still the Beaver
John Cacavas was 52 in Still the Beaver as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1983
Poster of The Executioner's Song
The Executioner's Song
John Cacavas was 52 in The Executioner's Song as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Mortuary
Mortuary
John Cacavas was 51 in Mortuary as 'Songs, Conductor, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1982
Poster of Silent Rebellion
Silent Rebellion
John Cacavas was 51 in Silent Rebellion as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Child Bride of Short Creek
Child Bride of Short Creek
John Cacavas was 51 in Child Bride of Short Creek as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1981
Poster of California Gold Rush
California Gold Rush
John Cacavas was 50 in California Gold Rush as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1981
Poster of Separate Ways
Separate Ways
John Cacavas was 50 in Separate Ways as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981
Poster of Gangster Wars
Gangster Wars
John Cacavas was 50 in Gangster Wars as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of Hellinger's Law
Hellinger's Law
John Cacavas was 50 in Hellinger's Law as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1981
Poster of No Place to Hide
No Place to Hide
John Cacavas was 50 in No Place to Hide as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1981
Poster of Once Upon a Spy
Once Upon a Spy
John Cacavas was 50 in Once Upon a Spy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of Hangar 18
Hangar 18
John Cacavas was 49 in Hangar 18 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1980
Poster of The Time Machine
The Time Machine
John Cacavas was 48 in The Time Machine as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1978
Poster of Human Feelings
Human Feelings
John Cacavas was 48 in Human Feelings as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1978
Poster of B.J. and the Bear
B.J. and the Bear
John Cacavas was 48 in B.J. and the Bear as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1978
Poster of Superdome
Superdome
John Cacavas was 47 in Superdome as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1978
Poster of Relentless
Relentless
John Cacavas was 47 in Relentless as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1977
Poster of Murder at the World Series
Murder at the World Series
John Cacavas was 46 in Murder at the World Series as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1977
Poster of Airport '77
Airport '77
John Cacavas was 46 in Airport '77 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1977
Poster of SST: Death Flight
SST: Death Flight
John Cacavas was 46 in SST: Death Flight as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
John Cacavas was 44 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1975
Poster of Kate McShane
Kate McShane
John Cacavas was 44 in Kate McShane as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1975
Poster of Airport 1975
Airport 1975
John Cacavas was 44 in Airport 1975 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of The Elevator
The Elevator
John Cacavas was 43 in The Elevator as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1974
Poster of Blade
Blade
John Cacavas was 43 in Blade as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
John Cacavas was 43 in The Satanic Rites of Dracula as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1973
Poster of Linda
Linda
John Cacavas was 43 in Linda as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1973
Poster of She Cried Murder
She Cried Murder
John Cacavas was 43 in She Cried Murder as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1973
Poster of Horror Express
Horror Express
John Cacavas was 42 in Horror Express as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1972

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Confessional
Confessional
John Cacavas was 59+ in Confessional as 'Conductor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1989
Poster of Lady Blue
Lady Blue
John Cacavas was 55+ in Lady Blue as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1985
Poster of Jenny's War
Jenny's War
John Cacavas was 54+ in Jenny's War as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 1985
Poster of Jessie
Jessie
John Cacavas was 54+ in Jessie as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
John Cacavas was 43+ in Kojak as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973