The Argentine won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, including five for original score for "Cool Hand Luke," "The Fox," "Voyage of the Damned," "The Amityville Horror" and "The Sting II."

The Argentine native blended jazz and classical music, earned six Oscar noms and four Grammys and inspired a martial-arts legend.

Lalo Schifrin created some of the most memorable music in film and TV. Schifrin, 93, died Thursday in Los Angeles of complications from pneumonia, moving directors and filmmakers to pay tribute to the celebrated composer and jazz musician.