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Willy Mattes
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Born
January 4
,
1916
·
Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Died
July 30
,
2002
·
Salzburg, Austria
Mini Bio
Willy Mattes was born on January 4, 1916 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was a composer and actor, known for
Madame X (1966)
,
Never Look Away (2018)
and
Liebe ist ja nur ein Märchen (1955)
. He was married to Christel Schaack and
Margit Symo
. He died on July 30, 2002 in Salzburg, Austria.
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Spouses
Christel Schaack
(1958 - July 30, 2002) (his death)
Margit Symo
(divorced, 1 child)
Trivia
Besides his scores for movies he wrote more than 1000 melodies.
As an adult he first worked as a conductor before he became an assistant for Theo Mackeben.
From 1944 he composed his first film music for the UFA and later for Tobis.
Willy Mattes was among others married with the actress Margit Symo, his daughter Eva Mattes became also a well-known actress.
When he returned to Germany he became there too a very busy film composer, especially in the 50's.
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