Pino Donaggio is a celebrated Italian composer, born on February 24, 1941, in Venice, Italy. His musical journey began at a young age, influenced by the works of famous Italian composers. Donaggio's breakthrough in the film industry came with the iconic score for Carrie (1976) directed by Brian De Palma. This collaboration marked the beginning of a long-lasting partnership, with Donaggio composing music for numerous De Palma films, including Dressed to Kill (1980) and Crawlspace (1986).