- Born
- Birth nameHans Hugo Harold Faltermeier
- Harold Faltermeyer was born on October 5, 1952 in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany. He is a composer and actor, known for Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Top Gun (1986) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). He was previously married to Karin Faltermeyer.
- SpouseKarin Faltermeyer(? - 2005) (divorced)
- German musician, composer and producer, best known for the "Axel F" theme for Beverly Hills Cop (1984).
- Won two Grammys for "Best Album of Original Score for A Motion Picture or Television Special" in 1986 and "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" in 1987.
- Collaborated with many noted musicians including Donna Summer, Laura Branigan, Jennifer Rush, Debbie Harry, Barbra Streisand and Pet Shop Boys.
- Started playing piano at the age of 6.
- Producing hit records for the German pop market from his Red Deer Studios Estate in Munich, Germany.
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