1933 - 2011
John Barry British Composer
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John Barry dating history
Relationships
John Barry was previously married to Laurie Barry (1978), Jane Sidey, Jane Birkin (1965 - 1968) and Barbara Pickard.
John Barry was engaged to Priscilla Lane (1941 - 1942).
John Barry was in a relationship with Shirley Bassey (1963 - 1964).
About
British Composer John Barry was born John Barry Prendergast on 3rd November, 1933 in York, Yorkshire, England, UK and passed away on 30th Jan 2011 Oyster Bay, NY, USA aged 77. He is most remembered for James Bond Themes, Born Free. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
John Barry is a member of the following lists: Best Original Music Score Academy Award winners, Grammy Award winners and BAFTA winners (people).
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 4 |
48 years, 4 months
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14 years, 7 months
|
2 years
|
|---|
| Engaged | 1 |
2 years, 9 months
|
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|
-
|
|---|
| Dating | 1 |
1 year
|
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|
-
|
|---|
| Total | 6 |
48 years, 4 months
|
10 years, 4 months
|
1 year
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Barry
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| Full Name at Birth |
John Barry Prendergast
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| Birthday |
3rd November, 1933
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| Birthplace |
York, Yorkshire, England, UK
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| Died |
30th January, 2011
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| Place of Death |
Oyster Bay, NY, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart attack
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| Buried |
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| High School |
St Peter's School, York
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| Occupation Text |
Composer, conductor
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| Occupation |
Composer
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| Claim to Fame |
James Bond Themes, Born Free
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Film score, Pop, Rock, Contemporary classical music
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| Music Genre |
Stage & Screen, Classical, Jazz, Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1959–2006
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| Music Style |
Soundtracks, Film Music, Original Score, Spy Music, Cool, Early Pop/Rock
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| Music Mood |
Stylish, Theatrical, Confident, Sophisticated, Elegant, Exuberant, Refined/Mannered, Brash, Poignant, Romantic
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| Instrument |
Conductor, Composer
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| Instrument (text) |
Keyboards, Drums, Harmonica, trumpet
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/609/000031516/, www.biography.com/people/john-barry-21066105, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64946018
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John Barry Prendergast (3 November 1933 – 30 January 2011) was an English composer and conductor of film music. Born in York, Barry spent his early years working in cinemas owned by his father. During his national service with the British Army in Cyprus, Barry began performing as a musician after learning to play the trumpet. Upon completing his national service, he formed a band in 1957, the John Barry Seven. He later developed an interest in composing and arranging music, making his début for television in 1958. He came to the notice of the filmmakers of the first James Bond film Dr. No, who were dissatisfied with a theme for James Bond given to them by Monty Norman. Noel Rogers, the head of music at United Artists, approached Barry. This started a successful association between Barry and the Bond series that lasted for 25 years.
