JB
John Barry
Actor
Born November 3, 1934Died January 30, 2011 (76 years)
John Barry Prendergast OBE (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.
Filmography
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia · as Mp In Map Room (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Street of Sinners · as Utility Bartender |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Card Player |
| 1952 | The Holly and the Ivy · as Clubman |
| 1952 | Something Money Can't Buy · as Film Star |
| 1952 | Angels One Five · as Jacko, Pimpernel Pilot |
| 1951 | A Case for PC 49 · as Pewter |