John Barry
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John Barry
Summary
John Barry is a human[1]. He was born in York[2]. He was born on November 3, 1933[3]. He passed away in Oyster Bay[4]. He died on January 30, 2011[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,251 views/month, #5,728 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in York[2], John Barry…
- John Barry died in Oyster Bay[4].
- John Barry was born on November 3, 1933[3].
- John Barry died on January 30, 2011[5].
- Burial took place at Locust Valley Cemetery[11].
- John Barry's father was Jack Xavier Prendergast[12].
- John Barry's mother was Doris Prendergast[13].
- Among John Barry's spouses was Barbara Pickard[14].
- John Barry was married to Jane Birkin[15].
- Among John Barry's spouses was Jane Sidey[16].
- John Barry was married to Laurie Barry[17].
- A child of John Barry was Suzy Prendergast[18].
- A child of John Barry was Kate Barry[19].
- A child of John Barry was Jonpatrick Barry[20].
- John Barry held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- John Barry held citizenship in United States[22].
- English was John Barry's native language[23].
- John Barry worked as a composer[6].
- John Barry's professions included musician[7].
- John Barry's professions included songwriter[8].
- John Barry worked as a film score composer[9].
- John Barry's field of work was film score[24].
- John Barry's education included a stint at St Peter's School[25].
- A notable work attributed to John Barry is Goldfinger[26].
- A notable work attributed to John Barry is Diamonds Are Forever[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1933-11-03[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2011-01-30[31]
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Community tags: academy award winner, british, composer, easy listening soundtracks and musicals, english, film composer, film score, soundtrack, uk[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 661e20c8-3d82-4da2-94a2-97d9e11691c0[33]
Body
Origins and Family
John Barry's place of birth was York[2]. He was born on November 3, 1933[3]. His father was Jack Xavier Prendergast[12]. His mother was Doris Prendergast[13]. English was his native language[23].
Education
John Barry was educated at St Peter's School[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and film score composer[9]. John Barry's field of work was film score[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Goldfinger[26], Diamonds Are Forever[27], and Dances with Wolves[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[35], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[38], an Academy Awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1935[41]; Academy Award for Best Original Song[42], an award for best original song[43], in United States[44]; Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[45], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1960[48]; BAFTA Award for Best Original Music[49], a class of award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[52], a class of award[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Barbara Pickard[14]; Jane Birkin[15], a singer[54], 1946–2023[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[57], specialised in acting[58]; Jane Sidey[16]; and Laurie Barry[17], b. 1956[59], of United States[60]. Children include Suzy Prendergast[18]; Kate Barry[19], a photographer[61], 1967–2013[62], of United Kingdom[63]; and Jonpatrick Barry[20], a composer[64], b. 1994[65], of United Kingdom[66].
Death and Burial
John Barry died on January 30, 2011[5]. He passed away in Oyster Bay[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[67]. Burial took place at Locust Valley Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
John Barry ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,251 views/month, #5,728 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[70], a singer-songwriter[71], b. 1943[72], of United States[73], awarded the Annie Award[74], specialised in film score[75]; Jean-Michel Jarre[76], a composer[77], b. 1948[78], of France[79], awarded the honorary doctor of the D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[80], specialised in ambient music[81]; Alan Menken[82], a composer[83], b. 1949[84], of United States[85], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[86], specialised in film score[87]; Carter Burwell[88], a composer[89], b. 1954[90], of United States[91], awarded the British Independent Film Award for Best Music[92], specialised in film score[93]; Christopher Lennertz[94], a composer[95], b. 1972[96], of United States[97]; and Mark Mancina[98], a composer[99], b. 1957[100], of United States[101], specialised in film score[102].
FAQs
Where was John Barry born?
John Barry's place of birth was York[2].
Where did John Barry die?
John Barry passed away in Oyster Bay[4].
Who were John Barry's parents?
John Barry's father was Jack Xavier Prendergast[12]. John Barry's mother was Doris Prendergast[13].
Who was John Barry married to?
John Barry's spouses include Barbara Pickard[14], Jane Birkin[15], Jane Sidey[16], and Laurie Barry[17].
What did John Barry do for work?
John Barry worked as composer[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and film score composer[9].
Where did John Barry go to school?
John Barry was educated at St Peter's School[25].
What awards did John Barry receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[35], Academy Award for Best Original Score[38], Academy Award for Best Original Score[103], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[42].
Who did John Barry influence?
John Barry has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[70], Jean-Michel Jarre[76], Alan Menken[82], and Carter Burwell[88].