Richard Rodney Bennett
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Summary
Richard Rodney Bennett was born on March 29, 1936[1], in Broadstairs[2]. He died on December 24, 2012[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], music educator[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (846 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Green-Wood Cemetery[11]
- Father: Royden Barrie[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: music arranger[14], musician[15]
- Employer: Royal Academy of Music[16]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[17], Leighton Park School[18], St Ronan's School[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight Bachelor[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: classical music[23]
- Record label: Chandos Records[24], EMI Classics[25]
- Family name: Bennett[26]
- Given name: Richard[27], Rodney[28]
- Instrument: piano[29]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score[30], Academy Award for Best Original Score[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Richard Rodney Bennett[33]
- Start of work period: 1954[34]
Why It Matters
Richard Rodney Bennett has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Richard Rodney Bennett born?
Richard Rodney Bennett was born in Broadstairs[2].
Where did Richard Rodney Bennett die?
Richard Rodney Bennett passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Richard Rodney Bennett's parents?
Richard Rodney Bennett's father was Royden Barrie[12].
What did Richard Rodney Bennett do for work?
Richard Rodney Bennett worked as a composer[5], music educator[6], jazz musician[7], pianist[8], and film score composer[9].
Where did Richard Rodney Bennett go to school?
Richard Rodney Bennett was educated at Royal Academy of Music[17], Leighton Park School[18], and St Ronan's School[19].
What awards did Richard Rodney Bennett receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Knight Bachelor[21].