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Gail Kubik

American composer

From: Nowata County, United States
Active: 1914–1984
Releases: 2

About

Gail Thompson Kubik (September 5, 1914 – July 20, 1984) was an American composer, music director, violinist, and teacher.

He first gained widespread recognition for his scores for World War II documentary films, including Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944). He is best remembered for winning the 1952 Pulitzer Prize for Music for his Symphony Concertante, and for his score for Gerald McBoing-Boing.

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Discography

Albums 1

Josten: Jungle / Canzona seria / Kubik: Symphony Concertante 2010

Compilations 1

Friedhofer: Ace in the Hole / Rózsa: Double Indemnity / Kubik: The Desperate Hours / Roemheld: Union Station 2026

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Also known as

Gail Kubick · Gail Thompson Kubik

Identifiers

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ISNI: 0000000081039628

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.