Sylvester Levay

Sylvester Levay (originally Lévay Szilveszter, Serbian: Силвестер Леваи, Silvester Levai) is a Hungarian recording artist and composer, born in Yugoslavia. He began his musical studies at the age of eight. Levay developed a taste for American music while growing up in Yugoslavia, eventually becoming a music arranger and lyricist.

Upon his arrival in Munich in 1972, he met his writing partner, Michael Kunze, with whom he has created many successful theatrical works. From 1980 to 2000, he lived in Hollywood and concentrated on composing film music. He composed songs for notable artists like Elton John and Penny McLean.

He was awarded a Grammy for his 1975 song "Fly Robin Fly".

Sylvester Levay is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Howard the Doc or: How I Learned to Start Quacking and Love the Bomb, Airwolf (1984), Tales from the Crypt (1989), Medicopter 117 – Jedes Leben zählt (1998), Hot Shots! (1991), Cobra (1986), Flashdance (1983), Cat People (1982). The recorded credits span 1982 to 1998, including 22 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.