George Fenton

Biography

Born 10/19/1950

Acclaimed composer who has also worked in theater and TV, most notably on the award-winning series "The Jewel in the Crown." Fenton has worked multiple times with directors Richard Attenborough ("Gandhi" 1982, "Cry Freedom" 1987), Stephen Fears ("Loving Walter" 1983, "Dangerous Liaisons" 1988)...
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Awards

  • In 1987, received Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Score
  • In 1986, received BAFTA Award for Best Original Television Music
  • In 1983, received Ivor Novello Award for Best Original TV Score

Highlights

  • In 1976, Composed first TV score for Peter Gill's production of "Hitting Town" by Stephen Poliakoff
  • In 1974, First major composing commission, writing incidental music for Peter Gill's production of "Twelfth Night" for RSC at Stratford-on-Avon

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