Portrait of William Lava

William Lava

Bio: William "Bill" Benjamin Lava (March 18, 1911 – February 20, 1971) was a composer and arranger who composed and conducted music for feature films as well as that for the Warner Bros. ' Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies animated cartoons from 1962 to 1969, replacing the deceased Milt Franklyn, making him the last composer and arranger in the classic era of Warner Bros
Born: Sat, Mar 18 1911
Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 20 1971
William Lava is 59 years old
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Poster of Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 24 1988
Poster of The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
as 'Music'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie
The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie
as 'Music'.
Fri, Sep 28 1979
Poster of How Bugs Bunny Won the West
How Bugs Bunny Won the West
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in How Bugs Bunny Won the West
as 'Music'.
Wed, Nov 15 1978
Poster of Stub, the Best Cow Dog in the West
Stub, the Best Cow Dog in the West
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in Stub, the Best Cow Dog in the West
as 'Music'.
Sun, Dec 08 1974
Poster of Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in Dracula vs. Frankenstein
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra
O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra
William Lava would have been no older than
59 in O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 02 1971
Poster of Rabbit, Run
Rabbit, Run
William Lava was
59 in Rabbit, Run
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
William Lava was
58 in The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Fri, Oct 10 1969
Poster of Bugged by a Bee
Bugged by a Bee
William Lava was
58 in Bugged by a Bee
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 26 1969
Poster of Shamrock and Roll
Shamrock and Roll
William Lava was
58 in Shamrock and Roll
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 27 1969
Poster of Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too!
Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too!
William Lava was
58 in Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too!
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 06 1969
Poster of Fistic Mystic
Fistic Mystic
William Lava was
58 in Fistic Mystic
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 28 1969
Poster of The Great Carrot-Train Robbery
The Great Carrot-Train Robbery
William Lava was
57 in The Great Carrot-Train Robbery
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 24 1969
Poster of Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches
Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches
William Lava was
57 in Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 08 1968
Poster of Chimp & Zee
Chimp & Zee
William Lava was
57 in Chimp & Zee
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 11 1968
Poster of 3 Ring Wing-Ding
3 Ring Wing-Ding
William Lava was
57 in 3 Ring Wing-Ding
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 23 1968
Poster of In Enemy Country
In Enemy Country
William Lava was
57 in In Enemy Country
as 'Music'.
Mon, Jul 01 1968
Poster of Chubasco
Chubasco
William Lava was
57 in Chubasco
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Apr 14 1968
Poster of Big Game Haunt
Big Game Haunt
William Lava was
56 in Big Game Haunt
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 09 1968
Poster of Norman Normal
Norman Normal
William Lava was
56 in Norman Normal
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 03 1968
Poster of Congratulations It's Pink
Congratulations It's Pink
William Lava was
56 in Congratulations It's Pink
as 'Music'.
Fri, Oct 27 1967
Poster of Let's Kill Uncle
Let's Kill Uncle
William Lava was
55 in Let's Kill Uncle
as 'Music'.
Fri, Nov 18 1966
Poster of Chamber of Horrors
Chamber of Horrors
William Lava was
55 in Chamber of Horrors
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of Smile Pretty, Say Pink
Smile Pretty, Say Pink
William Lava was
55 in Smile Pretty, Say Pink
as 'Music'.
Sun, May 29 1966
Poster of The Pink Blueprint
The Pink Blueprint
William Lava was
55 in The Pink Blueprint
as 'Music'.
Wed, May 25 1966
Poster of A-Haunting We Will Go
A-Haunting We Will Go
William Lava was
55 in A-Haunting We Will Go
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 16 1966
Poster of Vitamin Pink
Vitamin Pink
William Lava was
55 in Vitamin Pink
as 'Music'.
Tue, Apr 05 1966
Poster of Pink Pistons
Pink Pistons
William Lava was
54 in Pink Pistons
as 'Music'.
Tue, Mar 15 1966
Poster of Pink Punch
Pink Punch
William Lava was
54 in Pink Punch
as 'Music'.
Mon, Feb 21 1966
Poster of Bully for Pink
Bully for Pink
William Lava was
54 in Bully for Pink
as 'Music'.
Tue, Dec 14 1965
Poster of Reel Pink
Reel Pink
William Lava was
54 in Reel Pink
as 'Music'.
Tue, Nov 16 1965
Poster of An Ounce of Pink
An Ounce of Pink
William Lava was
54 in An Ounce of Pink
as 'Music'.
Wed, Oct 20 1965
Poster of Pink Panzer
Pink Panzer
William Lava was
54 in Pink Panzer
as 'Music'.
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Tease for Two
Tease for Two
William Lava was
54 in Tease for Two
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Aug 28 1965
Poster of The Pink Tail Fly
The Pink Tail Fly
William Lava was
54 in The Pink Tail Fly
as 'Music'.
Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of Corn on the Cop
Corn on the Cop
William Lava was
54 in Corn on the Cop
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 23 1965
Poster of Pink Ice
Pink Ice
William Lava was
54 in Pink Ice
as 'Music'.
Thu, Jun 10 1965
Poster of Pinkfinger
Pinkfinger
William Lava was
54 in Pinkfinger
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, May 13 1965
Poster of Shocking Pink
Shocking Pink
William Lava was
54 in Shocking Pink
as 'Music'.
Thu, May 13 1965
Poster of Pickled Pink
Pickled Pink
William Lava was
54 in Pickled Pink
as 'Music'.
Wed, May 12 1965
Poster of Sink Pink
Sink Pink
William Lava was
54 in Sink Pink
as 'Music'.
Sun, Apr 11 1965
Poster of Dial 'P' for Pink
Dial 'P' for Pink
William Lava was
53 in Dial 'P' for Pink
as 'Music'.
Tue, Mar 16 1965
Poster of The Wild Chase
The Wild Chase
William Lava was
53 in The Wild Chase
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 26 1965
Poster of We Give Pink Stamps
We Give Pink Stamps
William Lava was
53 in We Give Pink Stamps
as 'Music'.
Fri, Feb 12 1965
Poster of Pink Pajamas
Pink Pajamas
William Lava was
53 in Pink Pajamas
as 'Music'.
Fri, Dec 25 1964
Poster of The Pink Phink
The Pink Phink
William Lava was
53 in The Pink Phink
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 18 1964
Poster of Pancho's Hideaway
Pancho's Hideaway
William Lava was
53 in Pancho's Hideaway
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 23 1964
Poster of Señorella and the Glass Huarache
Señorella and the Glass Huarache
William Lava was
53 in Señorella and the Glass Huarache
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Aug 01 1964
Poster of False Hare
False Hare
William Lava was
53 in False Hare
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jul 18 1964
Poster of The Iceman Ducketh
The Iceman Ducketh
William Lava was
53 in The Iceman Ducketh
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, May 16 1964
Poster of Nuts and Volts
Nuts and Volts
William Lava was
53 in Nuts and Volts
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 24 1964
Poster of Dr. Devil and Mr. Hare
Dr. Devil and Mr. Hare
William Lava was
53 in Dr. Devil and Mr. Hare
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 28 1964
Poster of Bartholomew Versus the Wheel
Bartholomew Versus the Wheel
William Lava was
52 in Bartholomew Versus the Wheel
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 29 1964
Poster of A Message to Gracias
A Message to Gracias
William Lava was
52 in A Message to Gracias
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of Dumb Patrol
Dumb Patrol
William Lava was
52 in Dumb Patrol
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 18 1964
Poster of To Beep or Not to Beep
To Beep or Not to Beep
William Lava was
52 in To Beep or Not to Beep
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 27 1963
Poster of Transylvania 6-5000
Transylvania 6-5000
William Lava was
52 in Transylvania 6-5000
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 30 1963
Poster of Mad as a Mars Hare
Mad as a Mars Hare
William Lava was
52 in Mad as a Mars Hare
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 19 1963
Poster of Wall of Noise
Wall of Noise
William Lava was
52 in Wall of Noise
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 04 1963
Poster of Chili Weather
Chili Weather
William Lava was
52 in Chili Weather
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Aug 17 1963
Poster of PT 109
PT 109
William Lava was
52 in PT 109
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 26 1963
Poster of Hare-Breadth Hurry
Hare-Breadth Hurry
William Lava was
52 in Hare-Breadth Hurry
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jun 08 1963
Poster of Now Hear This
Now Hear This
William Lava was
52 in Now Hear This
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 27 1963
Poster of The Million Hare
The Million Hare
William Lava was
52 in The Million Hare
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 06 1963
Poster of Fast Buck Duck
Fast Buck Duck
William Lava was
51 in Fast Buck Duck
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 09 1963
Poster of Devil's Feud Cake
Devil's Feud Cake
William Lava was
51 in Devil's Feud Cake
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 09 1963
Poster of Martian Through Georgia
Martian Through Georgia
William Lava was
51 in Martian Through Georgia
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 28 1962
Poster of Sancho, the Homing Steer
Sancho, the Homing Steer
William Lava was
50 in Sancho, the Homing Steer
as 'Songs'.
Sun, Jan 21 1962
Poster of Seven Ways from Sundown
Seven Ways from Sundown
William Lava was
49 in Seven Ways from Sundown
as 'Music'.
Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of Hell Bent for Leather
Hell Bent for Leather
William Lava was
48 in Hell Bent for Leather
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Feb 01 1960
Poster of Zorro, the Avenger
Zorro, the Avenger
William Lava was
48 in Zorro, the Avenger
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 10 1959
Poster of Rusty and the Falcon
Rusty and the Falcon
William Lava was
47 in Rusty and the Falcon
as 'Music, Songs'.
Fri, Oct 24 1958
Poster of Step Down to Terror
Step Down to Terror
William Lava was
47 in Step Down to Terror
as 'Music'.
Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Flood Tide
Flood Tide
William Lava was
46 in Flood Tide
as 'Music'.
Sat, Feb 01 1958
Poster of The Horse of the West
The Horse of the West
William Lava was
46 in The Horse of the West
as 'Music'.
Wed, Dec 11 1957
Poster of The Best Doggoned Dog in the World
The Best Doggoned Dog in the World
William Lava was
46 in The Best Doggoned Dog in the World
as 'Music'.
Wed, Nov 20 1957
Poster of The Deadly Mantis
The Deadly Mantis
William Lava was
46 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of The Girl in the Kremlin
The Girl in the Kremlin
William Lava was
46 in The Girl in the Kremlin
as 'Music'.
Thu, Apr 11 1957
Poster of Alaska Lifeboat
Alaska Lifeboat
William Lava was
45 in Alaska Lifeboat
as 'Music'.
Fri, Nov 16 1956
Poster of The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
William Lava was
45 in The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
as 'Music'.
Tue, Oct 02 1956
Poster of Pillars of the Sky
Pillars of the Sky
William Lava was
45 in Pillars of the Sky
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 14 1956
Poster of So Your Wife Wants to Work
So Your Wife Wants to Work
William Lava was
45 in So Your Wife Wants to Work
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jul 14 1956
Poster of So You Want to Be Pretty
So You Want to Be Pretty
William Lava was
44 in So You Want to Be Pretty
as 'Music'.
Sat, Mar 10 1956
Poster of 24 Hour Alert
24 Hour Alert
William Lava was
44 in 24 Hour Alert
as 'Music'.
Thu, Dec 22 1955
Poster of So You Want a Model Railroad
So You Want a Model Railroad
William Lava was
44 in So You Want a Model Railroad
as 'Music'.
Sat, Aug 27 1955
Poster of Revenge of the Creature
Revenge of the Creature
William Lava was
44 in Revenge of the Creature
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 13 1955
Poster of Cult of the Cobra
Cult of the Cobra
William Lava was
44 in Cult of the Cobra
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 30 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
William Lava was
43 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
as 'Music, Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of So You Want to Know Your Relatives
So You Want to Know Your Relatives
William Lava was
43 in So You Want to Know Your Relatives
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 18 1954
Poster of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
William Lava was
43 in Saskatchewan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Mar 30 1954
Poster of Stormy, the Thoroughbred
Stormy, the Thoroughbred
William Lava was
42 in Stormy, the Thoroughbred
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 12 1954
Poster of Phantom from Space
Phantom from Space
William Lava was
42 in Phantom from Space
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 15 1953
Poster of The Black Castle
The Black Castle
William Lava was
41 in The Black Castle
as 'Music'.
Thu, Nov 20 1952
Poster of So You Want to Wear the Pants
So You Want to Wear the Pants
William Lava was
41 in So You Want to Wear the Pants
as 'Music'.
Sat, Nov 08 1952
Poster of So You Never Tell a Lie
So You Never Tell a Lie
William Lava was
41 in So You Never Tell a Lie
as 'Music'.
Sat, Aug 02 1952
Poster of So You Want to Enjoy Life
So You Want to Enjoy Life
William Lava was
41 in So You Want to Enjoy Life
as 'Music'.
Sat, Mar 29 1952
Poster of Retreat, Hell!
Retreat, Hell!
William Lava was
40 in Retreat, Hell!
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Feb 17 1952
Poster of Continental Holiday
Continental Holiday
William Lava was
40 in Continental Holiday
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of So You Want to Be a Plumber
So You Want to Be a Plumber
William Lava was
40 in So You Want to Be a Plumber
as 'Music'.
Sat, Nov 10 1951
Poster of The Tanks Are Coming
The Tanks Are Coming
William Lava was
40 in The Tanks Are Coming
as 'Music'.
Wed, Oct 31 1951
Poster of The Strange Door
The Strange Door
William Lava was
40 in The Strange Door
as 'Music'.
Thu, Jun 21 1951
Poster of Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
William Lava was
40 in Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Five
Five
William Lava was
40 in Five
as 'Music'.
Wed, Apr 25 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
William Lava was
40 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as 'Music'.
Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of My Country 'Tis of Thee
My Country 'Tis of Thee
William Lava was
39 in My Country 'Tis of Thee
as 'Music'.
Fri, Dec 01 1950
Poster of Highway 301
Highway 301
William Lava was
39 in Highway 301
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 01 1950
Poster of So You Want a Raise
So You Want a Raise
William Lava was
39 in So You Want a Raise
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 23 1950
Poster of Grandad of Races
Grandad of Races
William Lava was
39 in Grandad of Races
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 02 1950
Poster of So You Want to Move
So You Want to Move
William Lava was
39 in So You Want to Move
as 'Music'.
Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of So You Want to Hold Your Husband
So You Want to Hold Your Husband
William Lava was
39 in So You Want to Hold Your Husband
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jul 01 1950
Poster of This Side of the Law
This Side of the Law
William Lava was
39 in This Side of the Law
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 17 1950
Poster of Colt .45
Colt .45
William Lava was
39 in Colt .45
as 'Music'.
Sat, May 27 1950
Poster of So You Think You're Not Guilty
So You Think You're Not Guilty
William Lava was
39 in So You Think You're Not Guilty
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 15 1950
Poster of Barricade
Barricade
William Lava was
39 in Barricade
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 24 1950
Poster of The Grass Is Always Greener
The Grass Is Always Greener
William Lava was
38 in The Grass Is Always Greener
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 07 1950
Poster of Mrs. Mike
Mrs. Mike
William Lava was
38 in Mrs. Mike
as 'Music'.
Fri, Dec 23 1949
Poster of The House Across the Street
The House Across the Street
William Lava was
38 in The House Across the Street
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 10 1949
Poster of Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart
William Lava was
38 in Heart to Heart
as 'Music'.
Wed, Apr 20 1949
Poster of Homicide
Homicide
William Lava was
38 in Homicide
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 02 1949
Poster of The Adventure of the Speckled Band
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
William Lava was
38 in The Adventure of the Speckled Band
as 'Music'.
Fri, Mar 25 1949
Poster of Flaxy Martin
Flaxy Martin
William Lava was
37 in Flaxy Martin
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Feb 15 1949
Poster of The Columbia: America's Greatest Power Stream
The Columbia: America's Greatest Power Stream
William Lava was
37 in The Columbia: America's Greatest Power Stream
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of Moonrise
Moonrise
William Lava was
37 in Moonrise
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of Embraceable You
Embraceable You
William Lava was
37 in Embraceable You
as 'Music'.
Sat, Aug 21 1948
Poster of The Big Punch
The Big Punch
William Lava was
37 in The Big Punch
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 26 1948
Poster of So You Want to Be a Detective
So You Want to Be a Detective
William Lava was
37 in So You Want to Be a Detective
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 26 1948
Poster of Calgary Stampede
Calgary Stampede
William Lava was
37 in Calgary Stampede
as 'Music'.
Sat, May 29 1948
Poster of So You Want to Build a House
So You Want to Build a House
William Lava was
37 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Music'.
Sat, May 15 1948
Poster of Madonna of the Desert
Madonna of the Desert
William Lava was
36 in Madonna of the Desert
as 'Music'.
Mon, Feb 23 1948
Poster of So You Want to Be a Gambler
So You Want to Be a Gambler
William Lava was
36 in So You Want to Be a Gambler
as 'Music'.
Sat, Feb 14 1948
Poster of So You Want an Apartment
So You Want an Apartment
William Lava was
36 in So You Want an Apartment
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jan 03 1948
Poster of So You Want to Hold Your Wife
So You Want to Hold Your Wife
William Lava was
36 in So You Want to Hold Your Wife
as 'Music'.
Sat, Nov 22 1947
Poster of So You Want to Be a Salesman
So You Want to Be a Salesman
William Lava was
36 in So You Want to Be a Salesman
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of So You're Going on a Vacation
So You're Going on a Vacation
William Lava was
36 in So You're Going on a Vacation
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jul 05 1947
Poster of Give Us the Earth!
Give Us the Earth!
William Lava was
36 in Give Us the Earth!
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jun 21 1947
Poster of So You Want to Be in Pictures
So You Want to Be in Pictures
William Lava was
36 in So You Want to Be in Pictures
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jun 07 1947
Poster of So You're Going to Be a Father
So You're Going to Be a Father
William Lava was
36 in So You're Going to Be a Father
as 'Music'.
Sat, May 10 1947
Poster of A Boy and His Dog
A Boy and His Dog
William Lava was
35 in A Boy and His Dog
as 'Music'.
Thu, Dec 26 1946
Poster of The Cat Creeps
The Cat Creeps
William Lava was
35 in The Cat Creeps
as 'Music'.
Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of She-Wolf of London
She-Wolf of London
William Lava was
35 in She-Wolf of London
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'.
Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of Smart as a Fox
Smart as a Fox
William Lava was
35 in Smart as a Fox
as 'Music'.
Sat, Apr 27 1946
Poster of Hitler Lives
Hitler Lives
William Lava was
34 in Hitler Lives
as 'Music'.
Sat, Dec 29 1945
Poster of House of Dracula
House of Dracula
William Lava was
34 in House of Dracula
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 07 1945
Poster of So You Think You're Allergic
So You Think You're Allergic
William Lava was
34 in So You Think You're Allergic
as 'Music'.
Sat, Dec 01 1945
Poster of Story of a Dog
Story of a Dog
William Lava was
34 in Story of a Dog
as 'Music'.
Sat, Oct 27 1945
Poster of Star in the Night
Star in the Night
William Lava was
34 in Star in the Night
as 'Music'.
Sat, Oct 13 1945
Poster of Secret Agent X-9
Secret Agent X-9
William Lava was
34 in Secret Agent X-9
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jul 24 1945
Poster of The Jungle Captive
The Jungle Captive
William Lava was
34 in The Jungle Captive
as 'Music'.
Mon, Jun 25 1945
Poster of To Have and Have Not
To Have and Have Not
William Lava was
33 in To Have and Have Not
as 'Additional Music'.
Sat, Jan 20 1945
Poster of I Am an American
I Am an American
William Lava was
33 in I Am an American
as 'Music'.
Sat, Dec 23 1944
Poster of The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Curse
William Lava was
33 in The Mummy's Curse
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of I Won't Play
I Won't Play
William Lava was
33 in I Won't Play
as 'Music'.
Sat, Nov 11 1944
Poster of Once Over Lightly
Once Over Lightly
William Lava was
33 in Once Over Lightly
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 14 1944
Poster of Proudly We Serve
Proudly We Serve
William Lava was
33 in Proudly We Serve
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 23 1944
Poster of Crime by Night
Crime by Night
William Lava was
33 in Crime by Night
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 09 1944
Poster of Make Your Own Bed
Make Your Own Bed
William Lava was
33 in Make Your Own Bed
as 'Additional Music'.
Sat, Jun 10 1944
Poster of The Invisible Man's Revenge
The Invisible Man's Revenge
William Lava was
33 in The Invisible Man's Revenge
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 09 1944
Poster of Food and Magic
Food and Magic
William Lava was
32 in Food and Magic
as 'Music'.
Thu, Nov 18 1943
Poster of Women at War
Women at War
William Lava was
32 in Women at War
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 02 1943
Poster of The Mysterious Doctor
The Mysterious Doctor
William Lava was
31 in The Mysterious Doctor
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 03 1943
Poster of Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer
Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer
William Lava was
31 in Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jan 02 1943
Poster of Happy Times and Jolly Moments
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
William Lava was
31 in Happy Times and Jolly Moments
as 'Music'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of The Hidden Hand
The Hidden Hand
William Lava was
31 in The Hidden Hand
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 07 1942
Poster of Busses Roar
Busses Roar
William Lava was
31 in Busses Roar
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 19 1942
Poster of Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime
William Lava was
31 in Escape from Crime
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 25 1942
Poster of Spy Ship
Spy Ship
William Lava was
31 in Spy Ship
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 06 1942
Poster of Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House
William Lava was
31 in Murder in the Big House
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 11 1942
Poster of I Was Framed
I Was Framed
William Lava was
31 in I Was Framed
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 04 1942
Poster of Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky
William Lava was
30 in Steel Against the Sky
as 'Music'.
Sat, Dec 13 1941
Poster of Law of the Tropics
Law of the Tropics
William Lava was
30 in Law of the Tropics
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 04 1941
Poster of Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
William Lava was
30 in Nine Lives Are Not Enough
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 20 1941
Poster of Highway West
Highway West
William Lava was
30 in Highway West
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Aug 07 1941
Poster of The Nurse's Secret
The Nurse's Secret
William Lava was
30 in The Nurse's Secret
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, May 24 1941
Poster of A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark
William Lava was
30 in A Shot in the Dark
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 05 1941
Poster of Melody Ranch
Melody Ranch
William Lava was
29 in Melody Ranch
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Sep 15 1940
Poster of Adventures of Red Ryder
Adventures of Red Ryder
William Lava was
29 in Adventures of Red Ryder
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of A Fugitive from Justice
A Fugitive from Justice
William Lava was
29 in A Fugitive from Justice
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 15 1940
Poster of Murder in the Air
Murder in the Air
William Lava was
29 in Murder in the Air
as 'Music'.
Sat, Jun 01 1940
Poster of Gangs of Chicago
Gangs of Chicago
William Lava was
29 in Gangs of Chicago
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, May 18 1940
Poster of The Courageous Dr. Christian
The Courageous Dr. Christian
William Lava was
29 in The Courageous Dr. Christian
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 04 1940
Poster of Dick Tracy's G-Men
Dick Tracy's G-Men
William Lava was
28 in Dick Tracy's G-Men
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 02 1939
Poster of In Old Monterey
In Old Monterey
William Lava was
28 in In Old Monterey
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Aug 14 1939
Poster of New Frontier
New Frontier
William Lava was
28 in New Frontier
as 'Music Director'.
Thu, Aug 10 1939
Poster of Wyoming Outlaw
Wyoming Outlaw
William Lava was
28 in Wyoming Outlaw
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jun 27 1939
Poster of Daredevils of the Red Circle
Daredevils of the Red Circle
William Lava was
28 in Daredevils of the Red Circle
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 10 1939
Poster of Mountain Rhythm
Mountain Rhythm
William Lava was
28 in Mountain Rhythm
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 08 1939
Poster of Three Texas Steers
Three Texas Steers
William Lava was
28 in Three Texas Steers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 12 1939
Poster of Blue Montana Skies
Blue Montana Skies
William Lava was
28 in Blue Montana Skies
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 03 1939
Poster of The Night Riders
The Night Riders
William Lava was
28 in The Night Riders
as 'Music'.
Wed, Apr 12 1939
Poster of Mexicali Rose
Mexicali Rose
William Lava was
28 in Mexicali Rose
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Mar 26 1939
Poster of The Lone Ranger Rides Again
The Lone Ranger Rides Again
William Lava was
27 in The Lone Ranger Rides Again
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 25 1939
Poster of Hawk of the Wilderness
Hawk of the Wilderness
William Lava was
27 in Hawk of the Wilderness
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 03 1938
Poster of Western Jamboree
Western Jamboree
William Lava was
27 in Western Jamboree
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of Come On, Rangers
Come On, Rangers
William Lava was
27 in Come On, Rangers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Nov 21 1938
Poster of Santa Fe Stampede
Santa Fe Stampede
William Lava was
27 in Santa Fe Stampede
as 'Music'.
Fri, Nov 18 1938
Poster of Billy The Kid Returns
Billy The Kid Returns
William Lava was
27 in Billy The Kid Returns
as 'Music'.
Sun, Sep 04 1938
Poster of Tenth Avenue Kid
Tenth Avenue Kid
William Lava was
27 in Tenth Avenue Kid
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Aug 22 1938
Poster of Come On, Leathernecks!
Come On, Leathernecks!
William Lava was
27 in Come On, Leathernecks!
as 'Music'.
Mon, Aug 08 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
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 The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William Lava was
48+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Adventure in Dairyland
Adventure in Dairyland
William Lava was
45+ in Adventure in Dairyland
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 05 1956
Poster of Corky and White Shadow
Corky and White Shadow
William Lava will be
59+ in Corky and White Shadow
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Unreleased