Biography
John Barry was an English composer and conductor of film music. He composed the scores for eleven James Bond films between 1963 and 1987, as well as arranging and performing the "James Bond Theme" for Dr. No (1962). He is also known for his work on Dances with Wolves (1990), Out of Africa (1985), The Cotton Club (1984) and Chaplin (1992).
Born in York, Barry spent his early years working in cinemas owned by his father. He formed the John Barry Seven in 1957 and made his television début in 1958. Barry received five Academy Awards, including one for Dances with Wolves, and was appointed OBE in 1999 for services to music.
