Peter Schickele

Known For

Biography

Peter Schickele (July 17, 1935 – January 16, 2024) was an American bassoonist and composer. He created fictional composer P. D. Q. Bach, which earned him four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album (1990 - 1993).

Filmography 12

2002

'Silent Running' By Director Douglas Trumbull Movie

Sound

2001

Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories Movie

2000

The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued Movie

as Himself

1987

In The Night Kitchen Movie

as Narrator

1984

P.D.Q. Bach: The Abduction of Figaro Movie

as Himself (Orchestra Conductor)

1975

Where the Wild Things Are Movie

Original Music Composer

1975

Where the Wild Things Are Movie

Conductor

1973

Horowitz in Dublin Movie

Original Music Composer

1972

Oh! Calcutta! Movie

Original Music Composer

1972

Silent Running Movie

Original Music Composer

1967

Funnyman Movie

Original Music Composer

1961

The Mike Douglas Show TV

as Self

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Personal Details

Known For Sound

Gender Male

Birthday July 17, 1935 (88 years old)

Died January 16, 2024

Place of Birth Ames, Iowa, USA

Also Known As P. D. Q. Bach

Years Active 1961 - 2002

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Career Stats

12 Total Credits

4 Movie Roles

1 TV Roles

1 Photos