Ray Cook (December 30, 1936 – March 20, 1989)[1] was an Australian composer, conductor and arranger. Born in Adelaide, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1960, where he died in London.
Ray Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1936 Adelaide, Australia |
| Died | March 20, 1989 (aged 52) London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Film score, Musical theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor, arranger |
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).[2] Careful, He Might Hear You won Best Film at the 1983 Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards (now known as AACTA Awards).[3]
Awards and nominations
editAFI Awards
editThe Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards (now known as AACTA Awards) are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.
| Year | Film | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Careful, He Might Hear You | Best Original Music Score | Nominated | [3] |
| 1985 | Rebel | Best Original Music Score | Won | [4] |
References
edit- ^ "Ray Cook | Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack". IMDb.
- ^ "[Cook, Ray (composer, musical director) : programs and related material collected by the National... - Catalogue | National Library of Australia". catalogue.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Winners & Nominees 1983". www.aacta.org.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees 1985". www.aacta.org.