Geoffrey Burgon

Known for Sound

Geoffrey Burgon's portrait

Details

Birthday: July 15, 1941

Deathday: September 21, 2010

Place of birth: Gosport, Hampshire, England

Biography

Geoffrey Alan Burgon (15 July 1941 – 21 September 2010) was an English composer best known for his television and film scores. Among his most recognisable works are Monty Python's Life of Brian for film, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Brideshead Revisited for television, the latter two earning Ivor Novello Awards in 1979 and 1981 respectively. He also won BAFTAs for his themes for the remake of The Forsyte Saga and Longitude.