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Carl Davis

Bio: Carl Davis was an American music composer and conductor for film and television. He was the driving force behind the reinvention of the silent movie for this generation and wrote the score to some of the most loved and remembered British television dramas

Born: Wed, Oct 28 1936

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 03 2023

Carl Davis is 86 years old

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Poster of The Understudy

Carl Davis was 75 in The Understudy as 'Executive Producer, Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2012

Poster of Garbo

Carl Davis was 68 in Garbo as 'Orchestrator, Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 2005

Poster of Promoted to Glory

Promoted to Glory

Carl Davis was 67 in Promoted to Glory as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 2003

Poster of The Book of Eve

The Book of Eve

Carl Davis was 65 in The Book of Eve as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 2002

Poster of Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

Carl Davis was 63 in Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2000

Poster of The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Carl Davis was 63 in The Great Gatsby as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2000

Poster of Topsy-Turvy

Carl Davis was 63 in Topsy-Turvy as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1999

Poster of Goodnight, Mister Tom

Goodnight, Mister Tom

Carl Davis was 61 in Goodnight, Mister Tom as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1998

Poster of Universal Horror

Universal Horror

Carl Davis was 61 in Universal Horror as 'Additional Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1998

Poster of Le radeau de la Méduse

Le radeau de la Méduse

Carl Davis was 61 in Le radeau de la Méduse as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1998

Poster of An Audience with Charles Dickens

An Audience with Charles Dickens

Carl Davis was 59 in An Audience with Charles Dickens as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996

Poster of Anne Frank Remembered

Anne Frank Remembered

Carl Davis was 58 in Anne Frank Remembered as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1995

Poster of The Return of the Native

The Return of the Native

Carl Davis was 58 in The Return of the Native as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1994

Poster of George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin

George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin

Carl Davis was 57 in George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994

Poster of Widows' Peak

Carl Davis was 57 in Widows' Peak as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1994

Poster of Liberation

Carl Davis was 57 in Liberation as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Poster of Genghis Cohn

Carl Davis was 57 in Genghis Cohn as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1993

Poster of The Trial

Carl Davis was 56 in The Trial as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993

Poster of Voyage

Carl Davis was 56 in Voyage as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1993

Poster of D.W. Griffith: Father of Film

D.W. Griffith: Father of Film

Carl Davis was 56 in D.W. Griffith: Father of Film as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1993

Poster of Northern Ballet's A Christmas Carol

Northern Ballet's A Christmas Carol

Carl Davis was 56 in Northern Ballet's A Christmas Carol as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1992

Poster of A Sense of History

A Sense of History

Carl Davis was 55 in A Sense of History as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992

Poster of The Crucifer of Blood

The Crucifer of Blood

Carl Davis was 55 in The Crucifer of Blood as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1991

Poster of The Black Velvet Gown

The Black Velvet Gown

Carl Davis was 54 in The Black Velvet Gown as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1991

Poster of Echoes That Remain

Echoes That Remain

Carl Davis was 54 in Echoes That Remain as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1991

Poster of Separate But Equal

Separate But Equal

Carl Davis was 54 in Separate But Equal as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1991

Poster of The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story

The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story

Carl Davis was 54 in The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1990

Poster of Frankenstein Unbound

Frankenstein Unbound

Carl Davis was 54 in Frankenstein Unbound as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990

Poster of The Secret Life of Ian Fleming

The Secret Life of Ian Fleming

Carl Davis was 53 in The Secret Life of Ian Fleming as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1990

Poster of The Yellow Wallpaper

The Yellow Wallpaper

Carl Davis was 53 in The Yellow Wallpaper as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1989

Poster of Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Carl Davis was 53 in Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1989

Poster of Somewhere to Run

Somewhere to Run

Carl Davis was 52 in Somewhere to Run as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 1989

Poster of The Rainbow

Carl Davis was 52 in The Rainbow as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1989

Poster of Scandal

Carl Davis was 52 in Scandal as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989

Poster of The Girl in a Swing

The Girl in a Swing

Carl Davis was 51 in The Girl in a Swing as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1988

Poster of Journey's End

Carl Davis was 51 in Journey's End as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Poster of Hotel du Lac

Carl Davis was 49 in Hotel du Lac as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1986

Poster of A Song for Europe

A Song for Europe

Carl Davis was 48 in A Song for Europe as 'Conductor, Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1985

Poster of King David

Carl Davis was 48 in King David as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1985

Poster of George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

Carl Davis was 48 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985

Poster of The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Carl Davis was 48 in The Pickwick Papers as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1985

Poster of Sakharov

Carl Davis was 47 in Sakharov as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1984

Poster of Champions

Carl Davis was 47 in Champions as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1984

Poster of Down in the Valley

Down in the Valley

Carl Davis was 47 in Down in the Valley as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1984

Poster of The Aerodrome

Carl Davis was 47 in The Aerodrome as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1983

Poster of The Weather in the Streets

The Weather in the Streets

Carl Davis was 47 in The Weather in the Streets as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1983

Poster of Macbeth

Carl Davis was 47 in Macbeth as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1983

Poster of Landscape

Carl Davis was 46 in Landscape as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1983

Poster of Schoolgirl Chums

Schoolgirl Chums

Carl Davis was 46 in Schoolgirl Chums as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1982

Poster of Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

Carl Davis was 45 in Home Sweet Home as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1982

Poster of L’Elegance

Carl Davis was 45 in L’Elegance as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1982

Poster of Praying Mantis

Carl Davis was 45 in Praying Mantis as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

Poster of The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman

Carl Davis was 44 in The French Lieutenant's Woman as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981

Poster of Staying On

Carl Davis was 44 in Staying On as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1980

Poster of Speed King

Carl Davis was 43 in Speed King as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1979

Poster of Birth of The Beatles

Birth of The Beatles

Carl Davis was 43 in Birth of The Beatles as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979

Poster of Brecht and Co

Carl Davis was 42 in Brecht and Co as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1979

Poster of The Light Princess

The Light Princess

Carl Davis was 42 in The Light Princess as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1978

Poster of Langrishe, Go Down

Langrishe, Go Down

Carl Davis was 41 in Langrishe, Go Down as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1978

Poster of The Kiss of Death

The Kiss of Death

Carl Davis was 40 in The Kiss of Death as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1977

Poster of Your Man from Six Counties

Your Man from Six Counties

Carl Davis was 39 in Your Man from Six Counties as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1976

Poster of The Paradise Run

The Paradise Run

Carl Davis was 39 in The Paradise Run as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1976

Poster of The Naked Civil Servant

The Naked Civil Servant

Carl Davis was 39 in The Naked Civil Servant as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1975

Poster of Man Friday

Carl Davis was 38 in Man Friday as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1975

Poster of The Catholics

Carl Davis was 37 in The Catholics as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1973

Poster of The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Carl Davis was 36 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Music'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1973

Poster of The National Health

The National Health

Carl Davis was 36 in The National Health as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1973

Poster of Rentadick

Carl Davis was 36 in Rentadick as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1972

Poster of Up the Chastity Belt

Up the Chastity Belt

Carl Davis was 35 in Up the Chastity Belt as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1972

Poster of I, Monster

Carl Davis was 35 in I, Monster as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1971

Poster of Edward II

Carl Davis was 33 in Edward II as 'Original Music Composer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1970

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Cranford

Carl Davis was 71+ in Cranford as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007

Poster of A Dance to the Music of Time

A Dance to the Music of Time

Carl Davis was 60+ in A Dance to the Music of Time as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1997

Poster of Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Carl Davis was 58+ in Pride and Prejudice as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995

Poster of Oliver's Travels

Oliver's Travels

Carl Davis was 58+ in Oliver's Travels as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 1995

Poster of The Play on One

The Play on One

Carl Davis was 51+ in The Play on One as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988

Poster of Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

Carl Davis was 50+ in Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1987

Poster of The First Eden

Carl Davis was 50+ in The First Eden as 'Music Editor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 08 1987

Poster of The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Carl Davis was 48+ in The Day the Universe Changed as 'Main Title Theme Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 1985

Poster of Screen Two

Carl Davis was 48+ in Screen Two as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985

Poster of The Far Pavilions

The Far Pavilions

Carl Davis was 47+ in The Far Pavilions as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1984

Poster of Unknown Chaplin

Unknown Chaplin

Carl Davis was 46+ in Unknown Chaplin as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1983

Poster of Hollywood

Carl Davis was 43+ in Hollywood as 'Music'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1980

Poster of Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Carl Davis was 41+ in Wuthering Heights as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

Poster of The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Carl Davis was 41+ in The Mayor of Casterbridge as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1978

Poster of Marie Curie

Carl Davis was 40+ in Marie Curie as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 16 1977

Poster of NBC Special Treat

NBC Special Treat

Carl Davis was 38+ in NBC Special Treat as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1975

Poster of The World at War

The World at War

Carl Davis was 37+ in The World at War as 'Original Music Composer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1973