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William Walton

Sound

Born March 29, 1902 · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Died March 8, 1983

Also known as Sir William Walton O.M. · Sir William Walton · William Turner Walton

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Biography

Sir William Walton was a British music composer.

Awards & recognition

  • Benjamin Franklin Medal · 1972
  • Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal · 1947
  • Walter Willson Cobbett Medal · 1947
  • Knight Bachelor
  • Order of Merit
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  • Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1949 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1947 · nominated

Filmography9 titles

Hamlet

1948Original Music Composer

Richard III

1955Original Music Composer

Went the Day Well?

1942Original Music Composer

Battle of Britain

1969Additional Music

Major Barbara

1941Original Music Composer

Henry V

1944Original Music Composer

Spitfire

1942Original Music Composer

As You Like It

1936Original Music Composer

Three Sisters

1970Original Music Composer