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John Kander (born March 18, 1927) is an American composer best known for his contributions to musical theater, including scoring Chicago and Cabaret with lyricist Fred Ebb.
John Kander is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025), Every Act of Life (2018), Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly! (1995), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Great Performances (1971), Tony Awards (1956), Dinah! (1974), The Kennedy Center Honors (1978). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2025, including 22 movies and 5 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forSound
Movies22
TV shows5
Active years represented1956–2025
Place of birthKansas City, Missouri, USA
Known for
MovieLiza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
MovieEvery Act of Life
MovieLive from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
TV ShowThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV ShowGreat Performances
TV ShowTony Awards
TV ShowDinah!
TV ShowThe Kennedy Center Honors
MovieChicago
MovieKramer vs. Kramer
MoviePlaces in the Heart
MovieCabaret
MovieNew York, New York
MovieKiss of the Spider Woman
MovieStill of the Night
MovieFunny Lady
MovieCabaret
MovieBroadway: Beyond the Golden Age
MovieBroadway: The Next Generation
MovieBreathing Lessons
MovieA Matter of Time
MovieThe Three Tenors - Birth of a Legend
MovieI Want to Go Home
MovieAFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
MovieLiza with a "Z"
MovieThe Boys Next Door
MovieChita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do