Riz Ortolani

Biography

Riziero "Riz" Ortolani was an Italian composer and film scorer born on March 25, 1926, in Pesaro, Italy. He is best known for his genre scores, particularly in the realms of mondo, giallo, horror, and Spaghetti Western films, with his most famous composition being the Grammy-winning "More" from Mondo Cane. Ortolani scored over 300 films and received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Soundtrack Academy.