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John Barry

Born

British composer and conductor (1933–2011).

Quick Facts

Died
2011-01-30
Occupation
composer · musician · songwriter · film score composer · trumpeter · conductor · bandleader
Citizenship
United Kingdom · United States
Birthplace
York

Relationships

John Barry is the child of Jack Xavier Prendergast and Doris Prendergast.

Spouses & partners

Family

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • film score

Record labels

  • EMI

Awards & Nominations

Born Free earned John Barry the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 10 April 1967. Born Free earned John Barry the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 10 April 1967.

Date / resultAward / category
2005
Received		BAFTA Fellowship
17 February 1993
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Chaplin
25 March 1991
Received		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Dances with Wolves
13 February 1991
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Dances with Wolves
1991
Received		Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Dances with Wolves
24 March 1986
Received		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Out of Africa
4 February 1986
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Out of Africa
1986
Received		Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
Out of Africa
1985
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
Out of Africa
1985
Received		Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
1982
Received		Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
1982
Nominated		Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song
The Man in the Mask
1982
Nominated		Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
1981
Received		Saturn Awards
22 February 1972
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
Mary, Queen of Scots
14 April 1969
Received		Academy Award for Best Original Score, no Musical
The Lion in Winter
24 February 1969
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Original Score, no Musical
The Lion in Winter
1969
Received		Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
1969
Received		BAFTA Award for Best Original Music
The Lion in Winter
10 April 1967
Received		Academy Award for Best Original Song
Born Free
10 April 1967
Received		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Born Free
20 February 1967
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Original Score
Born Free
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Received		Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Received		Classic Brit Awards

Works & Screen Credits

  • Goldfinger
  • Diamonds Are Forever
  • Dances with Wolves
  • ChaplinAward nomination · 17 February 1993
  • Dances with WolvesAward recognition · 25 March 1991
  • Out of AfricaAward recognition · 24 March 1986
  • The Legend of the Lone RangerAward recognition · 1982
  • The Man in the MaskAward nomination · 1982
  • Mary, Queen of ScotsAward nomination · 22 February 1972
  • The Lion in WinterAward recognition · 14 April 1969
  • Born FreeAward recognition · 10 April 1967
  • Born FreeAward recognition · 10 April 1967

Education

John Barry’s education and training.

  • St Peter's School

Languages

Native language

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q111074 ↗
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