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Ray Cook

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Ray Cook
Born(1936-12-30)December 30, 1936
Adelaide, Australia
DiedMarch 20, 1989(1989-03-20) (aged 52)
London, United Kingdom
GenresFilm score, Musical theatre
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor, arranger

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.

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

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AFI Awards

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The 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

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  1. ^ "Ray Cook | Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack". IMDb.
  2. ^ "[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.
  3. ^ a b "Winners & Nominees 1983". www.aacta.org.
  4. ^ "Winners & Nominees 1985". www.aacta.org.
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