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John Barry

John Barry (1933–2011) was a British composer, musician and songwriter.

Also recorded as John Prendergast.

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Barry Prendergast.

Also worked under the name John Barry.

Born at York in 1933, died at Oyster Bay in 2011.

In detail

John Barry studied at St Peter's School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is film score. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are film score.

Works named in the authority record are Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Dances with Wolves.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Academy Award for Best Original Score, Academy Award for Best Original Song and Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Barry (composer)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q111074: John Barry

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