Michel Legrand
Michel Legrand Michel Legrand Born Michel Jean Legrand (1932-02-24) 24 February 1932 (age 82) Bécon les Bruyères (Courbevoie), France Occupation Film score composer Jazz pianist Years active 1954–present Michel Jean Legrand (born 24 February 1932) is a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist. Legrand is a prolific composer, having written over 200 film and television scores in addition to many memorable songs. He is best known for his often haunting film music and scores, such as The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) and The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) featuring the song "The Windmills of Your Mind" for which he won his first Academy Award.