Composer Lalo Schifrin Dies Age 93, Influential Film, TV Scores

Lalo Schifrin, the Argentine-American composer and conductor who created the iconic Mission: Impossible theme, has died at age 93. His career spanned diverse musical genres, including jazz, classical, Latin American, and film scores, and he worked with prestigious orchestras worldwide. Schifrin's compositions for Hollywood films such as Bullitt, Dirty Harry, Cool Hand Luke, and collaborations with Clint Eastwood earned him six Oscar nominations and four Grammy Awards. He famously arranged the inaugural Three Tenors concert and contributed to the legacy of stars like Steve McQueen. Schifrin's distinct 5/4 time signature in the Mission: Impossible theme became a hallmark of his work, recognized with an honorary Oscar presented by Eastwood in 2018. His influence bridged Latin music and jazz, leaving a lasting impact on both Hollywood and global music culture.