Biography
Geoffrey Alan Burgon (15 July 1941 – 21 September 2010) was an English composer best known for his television and film scores. Among his most recognisable works are Monty Python's Life of Brian for film, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Brideshead Revisited for television, the latter two earning Ivor Novello Awards in 1979 and 1981 respectively. He also won BAFTAs for his themes for the remake of The Forsyte Saga and Longitude.Burgon also achieved success and a serious following with vocal, orchestral, concert and stage works.
Filmography
all 30
Movies 25
TV Shows 5
self 1
Original Music Composer
The Forsyte Saga (2002)
TV
5.17
Original Music Composer
Longitude (2000)
TV
Composer
Cider with Rosie (1998)
Movie
Composer
When Trumpets Fade (1998)
Movie
Composer
A Foreign Field (1993)
Movie
Composer
Robin Hood (1991)
Movie
Original Music Composer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990)
Movie
Original Music Composer
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989)
Movie
Original Music Composer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988)
Movie
Composer
The Happy Valley (1987)
Movie
Composer
Turtle Diary (1985)
Movie
Composer
Z for Zachariah (1984)
Movie
Composer
Soft Targets (1982)
Movie
Composer
The Dogs of War (1980)
Movie
Composer
Life of Brian (1979)
Movie
5
Composer
As You Like It (1978)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons (1975)
Movie
Composer
The Changeling (1974)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Doctor Who (1963)
TV
6.57
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Known ForSound
Birthday1941-07-15
Deathday2010-09-21 (69 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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