Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman

Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman Born July 23 1903 In Manhattan Died December 6 1967 Was A Notable Thereminist Who Played With Les Baxter And Played Theremin On Several Film Soundtracks. He Was Also An Adviser On Soundtracks Such As The Ones For Spellbound 1945 And The Day The Earth Stood Still 1951 As He Was The Only Thereminist In The Los Angeles Musician's Union. Like Many Early Thereminist He Started As A Violinist. He Was Referred To As "Doctor" Because He Was Also A Podiatrist. read less