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Charles Gross is an American neuroscientist and the Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of Neuroscience at Princeton University. He is known for his work on the cerebral cortex and for his contributions to the understanding of how the brain processes information.
Born in New York City in 1942, Gross was the only child of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. His father was a tailor and his mother a homemaker. Gross was an excellent student, and he excelled in both science and mathematics. He attended the Bronx High School of Science, where he developed a love for physics. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Columbia University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in physics in 1963.
Gross then went on to earn a Ph.D. in physiology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1967. After completing his doctoral work, he joined the faculty of Princeton University, where he has been a member of the faculty ever since.
Gross’s research has focused on the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions such as language, memory, and decision-making. He has made important contributions to our understanding of how the cortex processes information. In particular, he has shown how the cortex is organized into distinct regions that are specialized for different functions.
Gross is also known for his work on the development of the brain. He has studied how experience affects the brain’s structure and function, and how the brain changes as we learn new skills.
In addition to his work as a researcher, Gross is also an accomplished teacher. He has taught courses on neuroscience at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and he has mentored many students who have gone on to successful careers in science.
Gross has been recognized for his contributions to science with numerous awards and honors. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine, and he has received the National Medal of Science, the highest scientific honor bestowed by the United States government.
Gross is married to Annemarie Weber, a professor of psychology at Princeton University. They have two children.
Charles Gross is one of the most accomplished neuroscientists of our time. His groundbreaking work has helped to revolutionize our understanding of how the brain works, and his dedication to teaching has inspired generations of students to pursue careers in science.
General Info
Profession | Writer, Film Score Composer, Iowa Chill, Blues Town, Epilogue and Hymn |
Education | Harvard University |
Nationality | American |
Social profile links
Movies
Composer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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No Other Love | 1979 | TV Movie | |
NBC Special Treat | 1978 | TV Series 1 episode | |
On the Yard | 1978 | ||
The Dain Curse | 1978 | TV Mini-Series | |
Siege | 1978 | TV Movie | |
Blue Sunshine | 1977 | ||
The Tenth Level | 1976 | TV Movie | |
Have a Nice Weekend | 1975 | ||
Bicentennial Minutes | 1974 | TV Series short 1976 | |
Nicky's World | 1974 | TV Movie | |
Great Performances | 1974 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside | 1973 | TV Movie | |
Brock's Last Case | 1973 | TV Movie | |
My Old Man's Place | 1971 | ||
Valdez Is Coming | 1971 | ||
NET Playhouse | 1970 | TV Series 1 episode | |
N.Y.P.D. | 1967-1969 | TV Series 4 episodes | |
Teacher, Teacher | 1969 | TV Movie | |
The Group | 1966 | uncredited | |
Across the River | 1965 | ||
Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World | 1963 | Documentary short | |
Escaramuza: Riding from the Heart | 2012 | ||
On the Muscle: Portrait of a Thoroughbred Racing Stable | 2006 | TV Mini-Series documentary | |
A Circus Season: Travels with Tarzan | 1999 | ||
Fakin' Da Funk | 1997 | ||
A Family Thing | 1996 | ||
Lifestories: Families in Crisis | 1992-1996 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
Lucifer's Child | 1995 | TV Movie | |
ABC Afterschool Specials | 1995 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Awake to Danger | 1995 | TV Movie | |
Good King Wenceslas | 1994 | TV Movie | |
Passport to Murder | 1993 | TV Movie | |
In the Shadow of a Killer | 1992 | TV Movie | |
Lethal Innocence | 1991 | TV Movie | |
Another You | 1991 | ||
Eyes of a Witness | 1991 | TV Movie | |
Air America | 1990 | ||
Turner & Hooch | 1990 | TV Movie | |
No Place Like Home | 1989 | TV Movie | |
Turner & Hooch | 1989 | ||
Third Degree Burn | 1989 | TV Movie | |
CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1989 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Punchline | 1988 | ||
Leap of Faith | 1988 | TV Movie | |
Open Admissions | 1988 | TV Movie | |
Side by Side | 1988 | TV Movie | |
Apprentice to Murder | 1988 | ||
In Love and War | 1987 | TV Movie | |
Broken Vows | 1987 | TV Movie | |
At Mother's Request | 1987 | TV Mini-Series 2 episodes | |
The Murders in the Rue Morgue | 1986 | TV Movie | |
Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo | 1986 | TV Movie | |
Barnum | 1986 | TV Movie | |
Between Two Women | 1986 | TV Movie | |
Choices | 1986 | TV Movie | |
Sweet Dreams | 1985 | ||
Call to Glory | 1984-1985 | TV Series 3 episodes | |
American Playhouse | 1985 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Arthur the King | 1985 | TV Movie | |
The Night They Saved Christmas | 1984 | TV Movie | |
Nairobi Affair | 1984 | TV Movie | |
The Burning Bed | 1984 | TV Movie | |
Country | 1984 | ||
Terrible Joe Moran | 1984 | TV Movie | |
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole | 1983 | TV Movie | |
Brady's Escape | 1983 | ||
China Rose | 1983 | TV Movie | |
Sessions | 1983 | TV Movie | |
Something So Right | 1982 | TV Movie | |
Nurse | 1981-1982 | TV Series 5 episodes | |
My Body, My Child | 1982 | TV Movie | |
Prime Suspect | 1982 | TV Movie | |
When the Circus Came to Town | 1981 | TV Movie | |
A Private Battle | 1980 | TV Movie | |
Nurse | 1980 | TV Movie | |
ABC Weekend Specials | 1980 | TV Series 1 episode | |
A Rumor of War | 1980 | TV Mini-Series 2 episodes | |
Heartland | 1979 | ||
You Can't Go Home Again | 1979 | TV Movie |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Call to Glory | 1984-1985 | TV Series composer - 23 episodes | |
Threshold | 1981 | music consultant | |
Blue Sunshine | 1977 | conductor | |
The Tenth Level | 1976 | TV Movie conductor | |
Have a Nice Weekend | 1975 | conductor | |
Valdez Is Coming | 1971 | conductor | |
N.Y.P.D. | 1967-1969 | TV Series composer - 49 episodes | |
The Group | 1966 | music supervisor |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Cease to Exist | 2007 | Documentary performer: "Blue Sunshine - Main Theme" / writer: "Blue Sunshine - Main Theme" | |
My Old Man's Place | 1971 | music: "Glory Boy" |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1990 | ASCAP Award | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Top Box Office Films | Turner & Hooch (1989) |
1979 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children's Programming | NBC Special Treat (1975) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia