Biography
Donald Blackstone (born 21 June 1938) known by pen name Don Black is an English lyricist. His works have included numerous musicals, movie, television themes and hit songs. He has provided lyrics for John Barry, Charles Strouse, Matt Monro, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Quincy Jones, Hoyt Curtin, Lulu, Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Meat Loaf, Michael Jackson, Elmer Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Hayley Westenra, A. R. Rahman, Marvin Hamlisch and Debbie Wiseman.AllMusic stated that "Black is perhaps best-known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, and for the James Bond theme songs he co-wrote with composer John Barry: 'Thunderball', 'Diamonds Are Forever' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun'."
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Filmography
all 24
Movies 22
self 8
Writer 5
TV Shows 2
Author / Lyricist
Bonnie & Clyde (2023)
Movie
Self
The Sound of 007 (2022)
Movie
Writer / Lyricist
Dracula: The Musical (2022)
Movie
Lyricist
Tell Me on a Sunday (2021)
Movie
Writer / Lyricist
Sunset Boulevard in Concert (2020)
Movie
Self
Diamonds are Forever: The Don Black Songbook (2013)
Movie
Himself
Matt Monro: The Man with the Golden Voice (2007)
Movie
Writer / Lyricist
Dracula: The Musical (2007)
Movie
Self - Lyricist, 'Tell Me on a Sunday'
Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask (2006)
Movie
Self
Legends (2006)
TV
Self
The Making Of 'The Italian Job' (2003)
Movie
Self
Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond (1997)
Movie
Lyricist
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
Movie
5.66
Lyricist
The Worst Witch (1986)
Movie
Musical / Lyricist
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Song & Dance (1984)
Movie
Countdown (1982)
TV
Writer / Lyricist
Tell Me on a Sunday (1980)
Movie
Writer
Gulliver's Travels (1977)
Movie
Lyricist
The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
Movie
6.02
Lyricist
Love Among the Ruins (1975)
Movie
Lyricist
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972)
Movie
Lyricist
True Grit (1969)
Movie
3.5
Lyricist
Born Free (1966)
Movie
Self
James Bond's Greatest Hits
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.78
Based on 115 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1966
1980
2003
2003
2023
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1938-06-21 (85 years old)
Birth NameDonald Blackstone
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire, Society of London Theatre Special Award
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