Biography
English composer John Addison (1920-1998) lent his sophisticated—one is tempted to call it "erudite"—symphonic style to such notable pictures as Tom J...read more
English composer John Addison (1920-1998) lent his sophisticated—one is tempted to call it "erudite"—symphonic style to such notable pictures as Tom Jones, Hitchcock's Torn Curtain (replacing Bernard Herrmann), Sleuth, Swashbuckler, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution and A Bridge Too Far. He also wrote the memorable theme to TV's Murder, She Wrote and composed for the stage and concert hall
Department
Sound
Birthday
1920-03-16
Place of Birth
Chobham, Surrey
Also Known As
[ "Jock Addison" ]
What nominations did John Addison get?
1
Academy Awards
- Best Original Score
1
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- Best Original Music
1
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series
What nominations did John Addison get?
3
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special
- Outstanding Music Direction
1
Academy Awards
- Best Original Score
1
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- Best Original Music
John Addison’s Awards and Nominations
Nominations
2
23rd Emmy Awards
(1971)
Awards
1
36th Academy Awards
(1964)
Awards
1
31st British Academy of Film and Television Arts
(1977)
Nominations
1
45th Academy Awards
(1973)
AWARDS
LEGAL
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