Patrick Doyle

Scottish actor and composer for film scores

Patrick Doyle - Scottish actor and composer for film scores
Born

April 6th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Scotland

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Born in Scotland, significant contributions made to film music and acting. Composed scores for notable films including 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', 'Brave', and 'Sense and Sensibility'. Also acted in various productions and worked closely with directors like Kenneth Branagh.

Composed the score for 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'

Scored music for 'Brave'

Worked on 'Sense and Sensibility'

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