John Addison

Biography

English composer John Addison (1920-1998) lent his sophisticated—one is tempted to call it "erudite"—symphonic style to such notable pictures as Tom Jones, Hitchcock's Torn Curtain (replacing Bernard Herrmann), Sleuth, Swashbuckler, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution and A Bridge Too Far. He also wrote the memorable theme to TV's Murder, She Wrote and composed for the stage and concert hall

Date of birth 1920-03-16

Place of birth Chobham, Surrey

Filmography

Swashbuckler

Details

Date of birth
1920-03-16

Place of birth
Chobham, Surrey