- Willy Mattes was born on January 4, 1916 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was a composer and actor, known for Madame X (1966), Never Look Away (2018) and Liebe ist ja nur ein Märchen (1955). He was married to Christel Schaack and Margit Symo. He died on July 30, 2002 in Salzburg, Austria.
- SpousesChristel Schaack(1958 - July 30, 2002) (his death)Margit Symo (divorced, 1 child)
- Besides his scores for movies he wrote more than 1000 melodies.
- As an adult he first worked as a conductor before he became an assistant for Theo Mackeben.
- From 1944 he composed his first film music for the UFA and later for Tobis.
- Willy Mattes was among others married with the actress Margit Symo, his daughter Eva Mattes became also a well-known actress.
- When he returned to Germany he became there too a very busy film composer, especially in the 50's.
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