John Barry

British composer and conductor (1933–2011)
Person human Q111074
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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 (3,611 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].

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[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[29], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[32], an Academy Awards[33], in United States[34], founded in 1935[35]; Academy Award for Best Original Song[36], an award for best original song[37], in United States[38]; Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition[39], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1960[42]; BAFTA Award for Best Original Music[43], a class of award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[46], a class of award[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Barbara Pickard[14]; Jane Birkin[15], a singer[48], 1946–2023[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[51], specialised in acting[52]; Jane Sidey[16]; and Laurie Barry[17], b. 1956[53], of United States[54]. Children include Suzy Prendergast[18]; Kate Barry[19], a photographer[55], 1967–2013[56], of United Kingdom[57]; and Jonpatrick Barry[20], a composer[58], b. 1994[59], of United Kingdom[60].

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[61]. 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 (3,611 views/month, #5,728 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[64], a singer-songwriter[65], b. 1943[66], of United States[67], awarded the Annie Award[68], specialised in film score[69]; Alan Menken[70], a composer[71], b. 1949[72], of United States[73], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[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]; Carter Burwell[82], a composer[83], b. 1954[84], of United States[85], awarded the British Independent Film Award for Best Music[86], specialised in film score[87]; Christopher Lennertz[88], a composer[89], b. 1972[90], of United States[91]; and Mark Mancina[92], a composer[93], b. 1957[94], of United States[95], specialised in film score[96].

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[29], Academy Award for Best Original Score[32], Academy Award for Best Original Score[97], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[36].

Who did John Barry influence?

John Barry has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[64], Alan Menken[70], Jean-Michel Jarre[76], and Carter Burwell[82].

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