Ron Grainer

Composer

Birthday August 11, 1922

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE Feb 21, 1981 (58)

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About

Australian composer known for his work in British film and television. He composed "Doctor Who's" theme music.

Before Fame

He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in December 1940 in which he scored and organized the servicemen shows. He studied with the famed Eugene Goossens at the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music.

Trivia

He composed the music for "The Prisoner," the cult-classic 1967 British television miniseries.

Family Life

He was born to a talented amateur pianist and storekeeper and postmaster. He married his wife Jennifer in 1966.

Associated With

He composed the music for the film "The Omega Man," starring Charlton Heston.