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Michael Brecker(1949-2007)

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Michael Brecker was born on 29 March 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for 9½ Weeks (1986), Local Hero (1983) and Two Moon Junction (1988). He was married to Susan Brecker. He died on 13 January 2007 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMarch 29, 1949
DiedJanuary 13, 2007(57)
BornMarch 29, 1949
DiedJanuary 13, 2007(57)
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  • Awards
    • 15 wins & 13 nominations total

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Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke in 9½ Weeks (1986)
9½ Weeks
5.9
  • Soundtrack("I Do What I Do (Theme from 9 1/2 Weeks)")
  • 1986
Burt Lancaster and Peter Riegert in Local Hero (1983)
Local Hero
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite)", "Smooching", "Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero")
  • 1983
Sherilyn Fenn and Richard Tyson in Two Moon Junction (1988)
Two Moon Junction
5.0
  • Music Department
  • 1988
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Saturday Night Live
8.0
TV Series
  • Music Department

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  • Sherilyn Fenn and Richard Tyson in Two Moon Junction (1988)
    Two Moon Junction
    5.0
    • Saxophone
    • 1988
  • Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    8.0
    TV Series
    • musician
    • 1984–1985
  • Bonnie Tyler: Holding Out for a Hero (1984)
    Bonnie Tyler: Holding Out for a Hero
    7.3
    Music Video
    • tenor sax
    • 1984
  • Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russell in The Wiz (1978)
    The Wiz
    5.6
    • musician: woodwind (uncredited)
    • 1978

Actor



  • Mild Seven Videography
    TV Series
    • Guest Interview
    • 1989–1990
  • Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Musician - James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party (uncredited)
    • 1983

Composer



  • Stories from the Seventh Fire (1999)
    Stories from the Seventh Fire
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1999

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Brecker Brothers
  • Born
    • March 29, 1949
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • January 13, 2007
    • New York City, New York, USA(leukemia)
  • Spouse
    • Susan Brecker? - January 13, 2007 (his death, 2 children)
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    • 5 Articles

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    Tenor saxophonist.

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  • When did Michael Brecker die?
    January 13, 2007
  • How did Michael Brecker die?
    Leukemia
  • How old was Michael Brecker when he died?
    57 years old
  • Where did Michael Brecker die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Michael Brecker born?
    March 29, 1949

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