Joel Goldsmith
Also known as Joel King Goldsmith
Joel Goldsmith worked in sound and music for cinema, contributing to key productions in the late 20th century. Born in Los Angeles, California in November 1957, Goldsmith began in sound effects, serving as a sound effects editor on Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979.
Biography
Joel Goldsmith worked in sound and music for cinema, contributing to key productions in the late 20th century. Born in Los Angeles, California in November 1957, Goldsmith began in sound effects, serving as a sound effects editor on Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. He later transitioned to composing original music, taking on the role of original music composer for The Man with Two Brains in 1983 and Joshua Tree in 1993. These credits reflect a career that moved between technical sound work and musical composition within film.
Goldsmith’s work spanned both sound design and original scoring, indicating versatility across departments. His involvement in Star Trek: The Motion Picture placed him early in the industry, while his later compositions for The Man with Two Brains and Joshua Tre…
