Alexander, Jeff

Biography

Alexander was a founder of the Screen Composers of America; he wrote music for more than 40 feature films, starting with Shall We Dance (1937), and including The Mating Game, The Tender Trap, and Jailhouse Rock ; collaborated on several MGM musicals, including Gigi, Singin' In The Rain, and Kismet ; arranged music for various radio programs, including The Hit Parade, The Camel Hour, and The Lucky Strike hour; he was music director for Amos 'n' Andy and Hollywood star playhouse; composed music for television shows, including Columbo, Wagon Train, and The Twilight Zone ; died at the age of 79 on Whidbey Island, Washington, on Dec. 23, 1989.