Joseph J. Lilley

Joseph J. Lilley
Born(1913-08-16)August 16, 1913
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 1971(1971-01-01) (aged 57)
North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Composer
  • songwriter
  • orchestrator
SpouseDorothy Mae Allred (married 1940)

Joseph J. Lilley (August 16, 1913 – January 1, 1971) was an American composer, songwriter and orchestrator. He was Music Director at Paramount Studios from 1941 and was involved in many of the studio's successful musicals in roles varying from vocal arranger to musical director. He worked closely with stars such as Bing Crosby, Martin and Lewis and Elvis Presley. Lilley was nominated at the 32nd Academy Awards for Li'l Abner in Best Musical Score.

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