Bernard Hoffer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bernard Hoffer

Swiss American composer and conductor

Date of Birth: 14-Oct-1934

Place of Birth: Zürich, canton of Zürich, Switzerland

Profession: composer, conductor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Bernard Hoffer (born October 14, 1934) is a Swiss-born American composer and conductor.
He is best known for his work on American cartoons such as Thundercats and Silverhawks.
He worked on several of Rankin/Bass' television series and specials.
The music he developed for The MacNeil-Lehrer Report, used on the PBS NewsHour until 2015, was nominated for an Emmy Award, and he has won six Clio Awards for his work on commercials.
He has also conducted several musical shows, such as the ballets A Boston Cinderella! and Ma Goose.