John Powell
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Summary
John Powell was born on September 18, 1963[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], film score composer[4], conductor[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,526 views/month, #6,538 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Chester Powell[9]
- Mother: Gino Basille[10]
- Child: Oliver Powell[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: bandleader[13]
- Field of work: film score[14]
- Educated at: Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: film score[17]
- Discography: John Powell discography[18]
- Commons category: John Powell (film composer)[19]
- Family name: Powell[20]
- Given name: John[21]
- Work location: Scottsdale[22]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Score[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Name in native language: John Powell[25]
- Different from: John Powell[26]
- Number of children: 2[27]
- Start of work period: 1990[28]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[29]
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Country: US[30]
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Began / founded: 1963-09-18[31]
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Genre(s): orchestral[32]
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Community tags: easy listening soundtracks and musicals, english, film composer, film score, orchestral, soundtrack[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 52bb713d-b0c9-4bf6-9f58-392388d5cc11[34]
Why It Matters
John Powell has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by Dominic Lewis[37], a film score composer[38], b. 1985[39], of United Kingdom[40], specialised in music[41]; Kevin Kiner[42], a composer[43], b. 1958[44], of United States[45], specialised in film score[46]; James S. Levine[47], a composer[48], b. 1974[49], of United States[50]; and Silas Hite[51], a composer[52], b. 1980[53], of United States[54].
FAQs
Where was John Powell born?
John Powell's place of birth was London[2].
Who were John Powell's parents?
John Powell's father was Chester Powell[9]. John Powell's mother was Gino Basille[10].
What did John Powell do for work?
John Powell worked as a composer[3], film score composer[4], conductor[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7].
Where did John Powell go to school?
John Powell was educated at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance[15].
Who did John Powell influence?
John Powell has been cited as an influence by Dominic Lewis[37], Kevin Kiner[42], James S. Levine[47], and Silas Hite[51].