He also co-wrote the score to the film classic, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," and often sang "The Candy Man," the film's signature number (also a hit for Sammy Davis Jr.). He also wrote the James Bond movie theme, "Goldfinger," a hit for Shirley Bassey.
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1965 | Composer and Lyricist | Nominee |
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1965 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1965 | Composer and Lyricist | Nominee | |
1963 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1963 | Composer and Lyricist | Nominee | |
1963 | Author of a Musical | Nominee |
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