No photo available. Represent Karl Jenkins? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 18,870 this week

Karl Jenkins

Soundtrack | Composer

Trivia:

He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Music. See more trivia »

Born:

Karl William Pamp Jenkins
in Penclawdd, Wales, UK
More at IMDbPro » Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Karl Jenkins? Add or change photos
4 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Guitar Geeks Rejoice: New Allan Holdsworth Reissues!
28 April 2012 4:38 PM, PDT | CultureCatch
Tori Amos, Kristin Hersh, Anton Corbin and more recall their big career firsts
12 January 2012 4:06 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News
Music: Music Review: Teddybears: Devil’s Music
4 July 2011 10:00 PM, PDT | The AV Club
See all 4 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
a list of 528 people by Syl created 2 weeks ago
 
image of name
Officers (Officers of the British Empire) or OBE's
a list of 678 people by Syl created 4 months ago
 
image of name
Best Composers
a list of 20 people by Simon created 27 Oct 2010
 
See all 3 related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman -- No description provided.

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Pre-Order the Kindle Fire
1 win See more awards »

Known For


Hide Hide all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Jump to: Soundtrack | Composer | Self
Hide HideSoundtrack (11 titles)
2010 Step Up 3D (writer: "Here I Come")
 
2010 The Karate Kid (writer: "Here I Come")
 
2009 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
– Top Four Perform (2009) (performer: "Dies Irae")
– Top 10 Perform (2009) (performer: "Dies Irae")
 
2008 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Round 2 (2008) (music: "Palladio, first movement" - uncredited)
 
2007 Superbad (writer: "Here I Come")
 
2007 Stomp the Yard (writer: "In the Music")
 
2005 Block Party (documentary) (writer: "Boom")
 
2001 Dying to Dance (TV movie) ("Adiemus III [Dance of Time]")
 
1999 The Hurricane (writer: "The Hurricane")
 
1976 Land of the Minotaur (music: "The Devil's Men")
 
1973 Full House (TV series)
– Episode dated 17 February 1973 (1973) (writer: "Fanfare" - uncredited)
 
Hide HideComposer (5 titles)
2010 The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace (video)
 
2005 River Queen
 
2001 Dying to Dance (TV movie)
 
1983 The Bad Sister (TV movie)
 
1982 Shadows (short)
 
Hide HideSelf (2 titles)
2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Composer
– Episode dated 9 July 2010 (2010) … Himself - Composer
 
1973 Full House (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 February 1973 (1973) … Himself (as Soft Machine)
 
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Composed music for several now famous commercials. Most famous for the DeBeers Diamond commercial, A Diamond is Forever, which is taken from Jenkins' "Diamond Music". See more »

Official Sites:

Karl Jenkins Music [uk] news and events | See more »

Alternate Names:

Soft Machine
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Music. See more »

Trademark:

Welsh Composer See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius