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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Filmography

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Awards

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

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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

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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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