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William Lava

Bio: William "Bill" Benjamin Lava (March 18, 1911 – February 20, 1971) was a composer and arranger who composed and conducted music for feature films as well as that for the Warner Bros. ' Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies animated cartoons from 1962 to 1969, replacing the deceased Milt Franklyn, making him the last composer and arranger in the classic era of Warner Bros

Born: Sat, Mar 18 1911

Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 20 1971

William Lava is 59 years old

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Daffy Duck's Quackbusters

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in Daffy Duck's Quackbusters as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1988

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981

The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1979

How Bugs Bunny Won the West

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in How Bugs Bunny Won the West as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1978

Stub, the Best Cow Dog in the West

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in Stub, the Best Cow Dog in the West as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1974

Dracula vs. Frankenstein

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in Dracula vs. Frankenstein as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1971

O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra

William Lava would have been no older than 59 in O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1971

Rabbit, Run

William Lava was 59 in Rabbit, Run as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1970

The Good Guys and the Bad Guys

William Lava was 58 in The Good Guys and the Bad Guys as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1969

Bugged by a Bee

William Lava was 58 in Bugged by a Bee as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1969

Shamrock and Roll

William Lava was 58 in Shamrock and Roll as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1969

Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too!

William Lava was 58 in Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too! as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1969

Fistic Mystic

William Lava was 58 in Fistic Mystic as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1969

The Great Carrot-Train Robbery

William Lava was 57 in The Great Carrot-Train Robbery as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1969

Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches

William Lava was 57 in Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1968

Chimp & Zee

William Lava was 57 in Chimp & Zee as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1968

3 Ring Wing-Ding

William Lava was 57 in 3 Ring Wing-Ding as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1968

In Enemy Country

William Lava was 57 in In Enemy Country as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1968

Chubasco

William Lava was 57 in Chubasco as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1968

Big Game Haunt

William Lava was 56 in Big Game Haunt as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1968

Norman Normal

William Lava was 56 in Norman Normal as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1968

Congratulations It's Pink

William Lava was 56 in Congratulations It's Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1967

Let's Kill Uncle

William Lava was 55 in Let's Kill Uncle as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1966

Chamber of Horrors

William Lava was 55 in Chamber of Horrors as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966

Smile Pretty, Say Pink

William Lava was 55 in Smile Pretty, Say Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1966

The Pink Blueprint

William Lava was 55 in The Pink Blueprint as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1966

A-Haunting We Will Go

William Lava was 55 in A-Haunting We Will Go as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1966

Vitamin Pink

William Lava was 55 in Vitamin Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 1966

Pink Pistons

William Lava was 54 in Pink Pistons as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1966

Pink Punch

William Lava was 54 in Pink Punch as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1966

Bully for Pink

William Lava was 54 in Bully for Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1965

Reel Pink

William Lava was 54 in Reel Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1965

An Ounce of Pink

William Lava was 54 in An Ounce of Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1965

Pink Panzer

William Lava was 54 in Pink Panzer as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1965

Tease for Two

William Lava was 54 in Tease for Two as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1965

The Pink Tail Fly

William Lava was 54 in The Pink Tail Fly as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1965

Corn on the Cop

William Lava was 54 in Corn on the Cop as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1965

Pink Ice

William Lava was 54 in Pink Ice as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 1965

Pinkfinger

William Lava was 54 in Pinkfinger as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1965

Shocking Pink

William Lava was 54 in Shocking Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1965

Pickled Pink

William Lava was 54 in Pickled Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1965

Sink Pink

William Lava was 54 in Sink Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1965

Dial 'P' for Pink

William Lava was 53 in Dial 'P' for Pink as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1965

The Wild Chase

William Lava was 53 in The Wild Chase as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1965

We Give Pink Stamps

William Lava was 53 in We Give Pink Stamps as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1965

Road to Andalay

William Lava was 53 in Road to Andalay as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1964

Pink Pajamas

William Lava was 53 in Pink Pajamas as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1964

The Pink Phink

William Lava was 53 in The Pink Phink as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1964

Pancho's Hideaway

William Lava was 53 in Pancho's Hideaway as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1964

Señorella and the Glass Huarache

William Lava was 53 in Señorella and the Glass Huarache as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1964

False Hare

William Lava was 53 in False Hare as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1964

War and Pieces

William Lava was 53 in War and Pieces as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1964

The Iceman Ducketh

William Lava was 53 in The Iceman Ducketh as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1964

Nuts and Volts

William Lava was 53 in Nuts and Volts as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1964

Dr. Devil and Mr. Hare

William Lava was 53 in Dr. Devil and Mr. Hare as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1964

Bartholomew Versus the Wheel

William Lava was 52 in Bartholomew Versus the Wheel as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 1964

A Message to Gracias

William Lava was 52 in A Message to Gracias as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1964

Dumb Patrol

William Lava was 52 in Dumb Patrol as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1964

To Beep or Not to Beep

William Lava was 52 in To Beep or Not to Beep as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1963

Transylvania 6-5000

William Lava was 52 in Transylvania 6-5000 as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1963

Mad as a Mars Hare

William Lava was 52 in Mad as a Mars Hare as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1963

Aqua Duck

William Lava was 52 in Aqua Duck as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1963

The Unmentionables

William Lava was 52 in The Unmentionables as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1963

Wall of Noise

William Lava was 52 in Wall of Noise as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1963

Chili Weather

William Lava was 52 in Chili Weather as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1963

Banty Raids

William Lava was 52 in Banty Raids as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1963

PT 109

William Lava was 52 in PT 109 as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1963

Hare-Breadth Hurry

William Lava was 52 in Hare-Breadth Hurry as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1963

Now Hear This

William Lava was 52 in Now Hear This as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1963

The Million Hare

William Lava was 52 in The Million Hare as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1963

Fast Buck Duck

William Lava was 51 in Fast Buck Duck as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1963

Devil's Feud Cake

William Lava was 51 in Devil's Feud Cake as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1963

Martian Through Georgia

William Lava was 51 in Martian Through Georgia as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1962

Sancho, the Homing Steer

William Lava was 50 in Sancho, the Homing Steer as 'Songs'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1962

Seven Ways from Sundown

William Lava was 49 in Seven Ways from Sundown as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1960

Hell Bent for Leather

William Lava was 48 in Hell Bent for Leather as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960

Zorro, the Avenger

William Lava was 48 in Zorro, the Avenger as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1959

Rusty and the Falcon

William Lava was 47 in Rusty and the Falcon as 'Music, Songs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1958

Step Down to Terror

William Lava was 47 in Step Down to Terror as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958

Flood Tide

William Lava was 46 in Flood Tide as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958

The Horse of the West

William Lava was 46 in The Horse of the West as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1957

The Best Doggoned Dog in the World

William Lava was 46 in The Best Doggoned Dog in the World as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1957

The Wetback Hound

William Lava was 46 in The Wetback Hound as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1957

The Deadly Mantis

William Lava was 46 in The Deadly Mantis as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957

The Girl in the Kremlin

William Lava was 46 in The Girl in the Kremlin as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1957

Alaska Lifeboat

William Lava was 45 in Alaska Lifeboat as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1956

The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure

William Lava was 45 in The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1956

Pillars of the Sky

William Lava was 45 in Pillars of the Sky as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1956

So Your Wife Wants to Work

William Lava was 45 in So Your Wife Wants to Work as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1956

So You Want to Be Pretty

William Lava was 44 in So You Want to Be Pretty as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1956

24 Hour Alert

William Lava was 44 in 24 Hour Alert as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1955

So You Want a Model Railroad

William Lava was 44 in So You Want a Model Railroad as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1955

Revenge of the Creature

William Lava was 44 in Revenge of the Creature as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1955

Cult of the Cobra

William Lava was 44 in Cult of the Cobra as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

William Lava was 43 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops as 'Music, Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1955

So You Want to Know Your Relatives

William Lava was 43 in So You Want to Know Your Relatives as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1954

Saskatchewan

William Lava was 43 in Saskatchewan as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1954

Stormy, the Thoroughbred

William Lava was 42 in Stormy, the Thoroughbred as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1954

So You Think You Can't Sleep

William Lava was 42 in So You Think You Can't Sleep as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1953

Phantom from Space

William Lava was 42 in Phantom from Space as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1953

So You Want to Learn to Dance

William Lava was 42 in So You Want to Learn to Dance as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1953

So You Want to Be a Musician

William Lava was 41 in So You Want to Be a Musician as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1953

The Black Castle

William Lava was 41 in The Black Castle as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1952

So You Want to Wear the Pants

William Lava was 41 in So You Want to Wear the Pants as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1952

So You Never Tell a Lie

William Lava was 41 in So You Never Tell a Lie as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1952

So You Want to Go to a Convention

William Lava was 41 in So You Want to Go to a Convention as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1952

So You Want to Enjoy Life

William Lava was 41 in So You Want to Enjoy Life as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1952

Retreat, Hell!

William Lava was 40 in Retreat, Hell! as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1952

Continental Holiday

William Lava was 40 in Continental Holiday as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

So You Want to Be a Plumber

William Lava was 40 in So You Want to Be a Plumber as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1951

The Tanks Are Coming

William Lava was 40 in The Tanks Are Coming as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1951

The Strange Door

William Lava was 40 in The Strange Door as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1951

So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger

William Lava was 40 in So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1951

Hollywood Story

William Lava was 40 in Hollywood Story as 'Additional Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

William Lava was 40 in Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951

Five

William Lava was 40 in Five as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1951

So You Want to Be a Cowboy

William Lava was 40 in So You Want to Be a Cowboy as 'Sound'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1951

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

William Lava was 40 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1951

My Country 'Tis of Thee

William Lava was 39 in My Country 'Tis of Thee as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950

Highway 301

William Lava was 39 in Highway 301 as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950

So You Want a Raise

William Lava was 39 in So You Want a Raise as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1950

Grandad of Races

William Lava was 39 in Grandad of Races as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1950

So You Want to Move

William Lava was 39 in So You Want to Move as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1950

So You Want to Hold Your Husband

William Lava was 39 in So You Want to Hold Your Husband as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950

This Side of the Law

William Lava was 39 in This Side of the Law as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1950

Colt .45

William Lava was 39 in Colt .45 as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1950

So You Think You're Not Guilty

William Lava was 39 in So You Think You're Not Guilty as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1950

Barricade

William Lava was 39 in Barricade as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1950

The Grass Is Always Greener

William Lava was 38 in The Grass Is Always Greener as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1950

Mrs. Mike

William Lava was 38 in Mrs. Mike as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1949

So You Want to Be an Actor

William Lava was 38 in So You Want to Be an Actor as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1949

The House Across the Street

William Lava was 38 in The House Across the Street as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1949

So You Want to Be a Muscle Man

William Lava was 38 in So You Want to Be a Muscle Man as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1949

Heart to Heart

William Lava was 38 in Heart to Heart as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1949

Homicide

William Lava was 38 in Homicide as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1949

The Adventure of the Speckled Band

William Lava was 38 in The Adventure of the Speckled Band as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1949

Flaxy Martin

William Lava was 37 in Flaxy Martin as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1949

The Columbia: America's Greatest Power Stream

William Lava was 37 in The Columbia: America's Greatest Power Stream as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Moonrise

William Lava was 37 in Moonrise as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948

Embraceable You

William Lava was 37 in Embraceable You as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1948

The Big Punch

William Lava was 37 in The Big Punch as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1948

So You Want to Be a Detective

William Lava was 37 in So You Want to Be a Detective as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1948

Calgary Stampede

William Lava was 37 in Calgary Stampede as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1948

So You Want to Build a House

William Lava was 37 in So You Want to Build a House as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1948

Madonna of the Desert

William Lava was 36 in Madonna of the Desert as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1948

So You Want to Be a Gambler

William Lava was 36 in So You Want to Be a Gambler as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1948

So You Want an Apartment

William Lava was 36 in So You Want an Apartment as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1948

So You Want to Hold Your Wife

William Lava was 36 in So You Want to Hold Your Wife as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1947

So You Want to Be a Salesman

William Lava was 36 in So You Want to Be a Salesman as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1947

So You're Going on a Vacation

William Lava was 36 in So You're Going on a Vacation as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1947

Give Us the Earth!

William Lava was 36 in Give Us the Earth! as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1947

So You Want to Be in Pictures

William Lava was 36 in So You Want to Be in Pictures as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1947

So You're Going to Be a Father

William Lava was 36 in So You're Going to Be a Father as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1947

A Boy and His Dog

William Lava was 35 in A Boy and His Dog as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946

The Cat Creeps

William Lava was 35 in The Cat Creeps as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946

She-Wolf of London

William Lava was 35 in She-Wolf of London as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946

Smart as a Fox

William Lava was 35 in Smart as a Fox as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1946

Hitler Lives

William Lava was 34 in Hitler Lives as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1945

House of Dracula

William Lava was 34 in House of Dracula as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1945

So You Think You're Allergic

William Lava was 34 in So You Think You're Allergic as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1945

Story of a Dog

William Lava was 34 in Story of a Dog as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1945

Star in the Night

William Lava was 34 in Star in the Night as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1945

Secret Agent X-9

William Lava was 34 in Secret Agent X-9 as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 24 1945

The Jungle Captive

William Lava was 34 in The Jungle Captive as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 1945

To Have and Have Not

William Lava was 33 in To Have and Have Not as 'Additional Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1945

I Am an American

William Lava was 33 in I Am an American as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1944

The Mummy's Curse

William Lava was 33 in The Mummy's Curse as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944

I Won't Play

William Lava was 33 in I Won't Play as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1944

Once Over Lightly

William Lava was 33 in Once Over Lightly as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1944

Proudly We Serve

William Lava was 33 in Proudly We Serve as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1944

Crime by Night

William Lava was 33 in Crime by Night as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1944

Make Your Own Bed

William Lava was 33 in Make Your Own Bed as 'Additional Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1944

The Invisible Man's Revenge

William Lava was 33 in The Invisible Man's Revenge as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944

Food and Magic

William Lava was 32 in Food and Magic as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1943

Women at War

William Lava was 32 in Women at War as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1943

The Mysterious Doctor

William Lava was 31 in The Mysterious Doctor as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1943

Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer

William Lava was 31 in Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1943

Happy Times and Jolly Moments

William Lava was 31 in Happy Times and Jolly Moments as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943

The Hidden Hand

William Lava was 31 in The Hidden Hand as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1942

Busses Roar

William Lava was 31 in Busses Roar as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1942

Escape from Crime

William Lava was 31 in Escape from Crime as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1942

Spy Ship

William Lava was 31 in Spy Ship as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1942

Murder in the Big House

William Lava was 31 in Murder in the Big House as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1942

I Was Framed

William Lava was 31 in I Was Framed as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1942

Steel Against the Sky

William Lava was 30 in Steel Against the Sky as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1941

Law of the Tropics

William Lava was 30 in Law of the Tropics as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1941

Nine Lives Are Not Enough

William Lava was 30 in Nine Lives Are Not Enough as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1941

Highway West

William Lava was 30 in Highway West as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941

The Nurse's Secret

William Lava was 30 in The Nurse's Secret as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1941

A Shot in the Dark

William Lava was 30 in A Shot in the Dark as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1941

Melody Ranch

William Lava was 29 in Melody Ranch as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1940

Adventures of Red Ryder

William Lava was 29 in Adventures of Red Ryder as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940

A Fugitive from Justice

William Lava was 29 in A Fugitive from Justice as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1940

Murder in the Air

William Lava was 29 in Murder in the Air as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1940

Gangs of Chicago

William Lava was 29 in Gangs of Chicago as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1940

The Courageous Dr. Christian

William Lava was 29 in The Courageous Dr. Christian as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1940

Dick Tracy's G-Men

William Lava was 28 in Dick Tracy's G-Men as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1939

In Old Monterey

William Lava was 28 in In Old Monterey as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1939

New Frontier

William Lava was 28 in New Frontier as 'Music Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1939

Wyoming Outlaw

William Lava was 28 in Wyoming Outlaw as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1939

Daredevils of the Red Circle

William Lava was 28 in Daredevils of the Red Circle as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1939

Mountain Rhythm

William Lava was 28 in Mountain Rhythm as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1939

Three Texas Steers

William Lava was 28 in Three Texas Steers as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1939

Blue Montana Skies

William Lava was 28 in Blue Montana Skies as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1939

The Night Riders

William Lava was 28 in The Night Riders as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1939

Mexicali Rose

William Lava was 28 in Mexicali Rose as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1939

The Lone Ranger Rides Again

William Lava was 27 in The Lone Ranger Rides Again as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1939

Red River Range

William Lava was 27 in Red River Range as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1938

Hawk of the Wilderness

William Lava was 27 in Hawk of the Wilderness as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1938

Western Jamboree

William Lava was 27 in Western Jamboree as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938

Come On, Rangers

William Lava was 27 in Come On, Rangers as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1938

Santa Fe Stampede

William Lava was 27 in Santa Fe Stampede as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938

Billy The Kid Returns

William Lava was 27 in Billy The Kid Returns as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1938

Tenth Avenue Kid

William Lava was 27 in Tenth Avenue Kid as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 22 1938

Come On, Leathernecks!

William Lava was 27 in Come On, Leathernecks! as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Twilight Zone

William Lava was 48+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Music'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

Adventure in Dairyland

William Lava was 45+ in Adventure in Dairyland as 'Theme Song Performance'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 05 1956

Corky and White Shadow

William Lava will be 59+ in Corky and White Shadow as 'Theme Song Performance'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased