Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Born
July 15, 1941
Died
September 21, 2010 (age 69)
Place of Birth
Gosport, Hampshire, England
Geoffrey Burgon
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.
