ABOUT
Anton Karas (July 7, 1906 - January 10, 1985) was an Austrian zither player and composer who became famous during the early 1950s. He is best known internationally for the enduringly popular and chart-topping instrumental, "The Third Man Theme" (1950), the title song to the 1949 film noir starring Joseph Cotten, Trevor Howard, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- The Third Man Theme (1950)
Pop charts debut year: 1950
Years active: ca. mid 1920s - 1966
Genres: Instrumental
Labels: Decca, London
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