Basil Poledouris

Biography

Born 08/21/1945

With his sweeping, powerful scores, composer Basil Poledouris brought a sense of epic passion and melancholy grandeur to “Conan: the Barbarian” (1982), “Robocop” (1987) and the beloved miniseries, “Lonesome Dove” (CBS, 1989). Poledouris also set the tone for many subsequent military...
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Awards

  • In 1989, received Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramtic Underscore)

Highlights

  • In 1998, Scored Bille August's version of "Les Miserables"
  • In 1997, Composed and conducted music for Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers"
  • In 1996, Composed and conducted "Tradition of the Games" for the opening ceremonies of 1th 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta

Family & Companions

  • Zoe Poledouris: daughter (credited as song performer and producer for "Into It" (also wrote) and "I Have Not Been to Oxford Town" from "Starship Troopers")

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