John Dankworth (1927–2010) |
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Attended the Royal Academy of Music beginning at the age of 17. His first American professional appearance occurred at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 3, 1959. He founded the London Symphony Orchestra's Pops Program and served as the orchestra's Pops Musical Director.
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Born:in Woodford, Essex, England, UKDied:(age 82) in Marylebone, London, England, UK |
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Music department (39 credits)
Music department (39 credits)
1989
No Strings
(TV Series) (composer - 7 episodes)
- Just a Bowl of Cherries
(1989)
... (composer: theme music)
- State of Affairs
(1989)
... (composer: theme music)
- Let's Do It
(1989)
... (composer: theme music)
- One Man's Meat
(1989)
... (composer: theme music)
- On Such a Night as This
(1989)
... (composer: theme music)
1974
The Jack Jones Show
(TV Series) (musical director - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(1974)
... (musical director)
1969-1971
Bird's-Eye View
(TV Series documentary) (composer - 13 episodes)
- A Land for All Seasons
(1971)
... (composer: theme music - uncredited)
- Inis Fail: Isle of Destiny
(1971)
... (composer: theme music)
- Wales: The Western Stronghold
(1971)
... (composer: theme music)
- From Bishop Rock to Muckle Flugga
(1970)
... (composer: theme music)
- Eastern Approaches
(1970)
... (composer: theme music)
1971
Omnibus
(TV Series documentary) (music by - 1 episode)
- The Mysterious Mr Eliot
(1971)
... (music by)
1969
Canterbury Tales
(TV Series) (conductor - 7 episodes)
- The Canon Yeoman's Tale/The Franklin's Tale
(1969)
... (conductor)
- The Merchant's Tale/The Manciple's Tale
(1969)
... (conductor)
- The Wife of Bath's Tale/The Clerk's Tale
(1969)
... (conductor)
- The Friar's Tale/The Pardoner's Tale
(1969)
... (conductor)
- The Shipman's Tale/The Nun's Priest's Tale
(1969)
... (conductor)
1968
B and B
(TV Series) (incidental music by - 7 episodes)
- Anniversary Schmaltz
(1968)
... (incidental music by)
- Pryde and Prejudice
(1968)
... (incidental music by)
- Come to the Aid of the Party
(1968)
... (incidental music by)
- Roger
(1968)
... (incidental music by)
- Baby Talk
(1968)
... (incidental music by)
1968
Ooh La La!
(TV Series) (conductor - 12 episodes)
- What a Wedding
(1968)
... (conductor - as Johnny Dankworth)
- The Hasty Hand
(1968)
... (conductor - as Johnny Dankworth)
- Two Whole Days
(1968)
... (conductor - as Johnny Dankworth)
- The Missing Person
(1968)
... (conductor - as Johnny Dankworth)
- Dear Lady
(1968)
... (conductor - as Johnny Dankworth)
1968
Comedy Playhouse
(TV Series) (incidental music - 1 episode)
- B-and-B
(1968)
... (incidental music)
1964
Search for a Star
(TV Series) (composer - 1 episode)
- Grand Final
(1964)
... (composer: theme music)
1964
Beyond the Fringe
(TV Special documentary) (theme music performed by - as The Johnny Dankworth Seven)
The Avengers
(TV Series) (composer and performer - 52 episodes, 1962 - 1964) (composer - 26 episodes, 1961)
- Lobster Quadrille
(1964)
... (composer and performer: theme - as Johnny Dankworth)
- Esprit De Corps
(1964)
... (composer and performer: theme - as Johnny Dankworth)
- Concerto
(1964)
... (composer and performer: theme - as Johnny Dankworth)
- The Charmers
(1964)
... (composer and performer: theme - as Johnny Dankworth)
- The Outside-In Man
(1964)
... (composer and performer: theme - as Johnny Dankworth)
1962
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (composer - 1 episode)
- Showdown with Rance McGrew
(1962)
... (composer: stock music - uncredited)
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Composer (38 credits)
Composer (38 credits)
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Soundtrack (28 credits)
Soundtrack (28 credits)
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Actor (3 credits)
Actor (3 credits)
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Self (67 credits)
Self (67 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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(9/80) Stage: Wrote ""Colette," performed at the Comedy Theatre in London, England, for 47 performances with Cleo Laine, Kenneth Nelson and John Moffatt in the cast. Wendy Toye was director. See more »Official Sites:
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He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1974 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to music. See more »Star Sign:
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