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Anton Karas

Born: 7th July 1906, Vienna, Austria

Died: 10th January 1985, Vienna, Austria

Nationality: Austrian

Anton Karl Karas was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director. The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life.

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