Ray Cook
Australian composer
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Ray Cook (December 30, 1936 – March 20, 1989)[2] was an Australian composer, conductor and arranger. Born in Adelaide, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1960, where he died in London.
December 30, 1936
Ray Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raymond Frank Cook [1] December 30, 1936 Adelaide, Australia |
| Died | March 20, 1989 (aged 52) London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Film score, Musical theatre |
| Occupations | Composer, conductor, arranger, musical director |
His first employment was as a pianist for the Phillip Street Revue in Sydney, working with major artists. In the United Kingdom his talents as a musical director came to the fore, and he had a notable career in musical theatre in London's West End.
He composed scores for Australian film and television including Silent Reach (1983), Careful, He Might Hear You (1983), and Rebel (1985).[3] Careful, He Might Hear You won Best Film at the 1983 Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards (now known as AACTA Awards).[4]
Awards and nominations
AFI Awards
The Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards (now known as AACTA Awards) are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.