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Rachel Portman

Bio: Rachel Mary Berkeley Portman, OBE (born 11 December 1960) is an English composer who is best known for scoring films. Portman's career in music began with writing music for drama in BBC and Channel 4 films such as Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Mike Leigh's Four Days in July and Jim Henson's Storyteller series
Born: Sun, Dec 11 1960
Birthplace: Haslemere, Surrey, England, UK
Rachel Portman is 64 years old
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Poster of The Return
The Return
Rachel Portman was 63 in The Return as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2024
Poster of Dancing Fruit
Dancing Fruit
Rachel Portman was 62 in Dancing Fruit as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of Julia
Julia
Rachel Portman was 60 in Julia as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 2021
Poster of Godmothered
Godmothered
Rachel Portman was 59 in Godmothered as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
Rachel Portman was 59 in Mimi and the Mountain Dragon as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 2019
Poster of The Street
The Street
Rachel Portman was 58 in The Street as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Archie
Archie
Rachel Portman was 58 in Archie as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 2019
Poster of Their Finest
Their Finest
Rachel Portman was 56 in Their Finest as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of A Dog's Purpose
A Dog's Purpose
Rachel Portman was 56 in A Dog's Purpose as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of Race
Race
Rachel Portman was 55 in Race as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Despite the Falling Snow
Despite the Falling Snow
Rachel Portman was 55 in Despite the Falling Snow as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of Sainsbury's: Mog's Christmas Calamity
Sainsbury's: Mog's Christmas Calamity
Rachel Portman was 54 in Sainsbury's: Mog's Christmas Calamity as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2015
Poster of Bessie
Bessie
Rachel Portman was 54 in Bessie as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of Dolphin Tale 2
Dolphin Tale 2
Rachel Portman was 53 in Dolphin Tale 2 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2014
Poster of Still Life
Still Life
Rachel Portman was 52 in Still Life as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 2013
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Rachel Portman was 52 in Paradise as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of The Right Kind of Wrong
The Right Kind of Wrong
Rachel Portman was 52 in The Right Kind of Wrong as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Belle
Belle
Rachel Portman was 52 in Belle as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
Rachel Portman was 51 in Private Peaceful as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Bel Ami
Bel Ami
Rachel Portman was 51 in Bel Ami as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of The Vow
The Vow
Rachel Portman was 51 in The Vow as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 2012
Poster of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Rachel Portman was 50 in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2011
Poster of His Way
His Way
Rachel Portman was 50 in His Way as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2011
Poster of One Day
One Day
Rachel Portman was 50 in One Day as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 2011
Poster of National Theatre Live: London Assurance
National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Rachel Portman was 49 in National Theatre Live: London Assurance as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of Never Let Me Go
Never Let Me Go
Rachel Portman was 49 in Never Let Me Go as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 2010
Poster of Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens
Rachel Portman was 48 in Grey Gardens as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 2009
Poster of The Duchess
The Duchess
Rachel Portman was 47 in The Duchess as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2008
Poster of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Rachel Portman was 47 in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 2008
Poster of Infamous
Infamous
Rachel Portman was 45 in Infamous as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of The Lake House
The Lake House
Rachel Portman was 45 in The Lake House as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2006
Poster of It's a Happy Movie: The Children's Making-of
It's a Happy Movie: The Children's Making-of
Rachel Portman was 45 in It's a Happy Movie: The Children's Making-of as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 2006
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Rachel Portman was 44 in Oliver Twist as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie
Rachel Portman was 44 in Because of Winn-Dixie as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 2005
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Rachel Portman was 43 in The Manchurian Candidate as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Mona Lisa Smile
Mona Lisa Smile
Rachel Portman was 43 in Mona Lisa Smile as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 2003
Poster of The Human Stain
The Human Stain
Rachel Portman was 42 in The Human Stain as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Rachel Portman was 42 in Nicholas Nickleby as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 2002
Poster of The Truth About Charlie
The Truth About Charlie
Rachel Portman was 41 in The Truth About Charlie as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Hart's War
Hart's War
Rachel Portman was 41 in Hart's War as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 2002
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Rachel Portman was 40 in The Emperor's New Clothes as 'Orchestrator, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of The Closer You Get
The Closer You Get
Rachel Portman was 40 in The Closer You Get as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 2000
Poster of Chocolat
Chocolat
Rachel Portman was 40 in Chocolat as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of The Legend of Bagger Vance
The Legend of Bagger Vance
Rachel Portman was 39 in The Legend of Bagger Vance as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
Rachel Portman was 39 in The Cider House Rules as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of Ratcatcher
Ratcatcher
Rachel Portman was 38 in Ratcatcher as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of Home Fries
Home Fries
Rachel Portman was 37 in Home Fries as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Beloved
Beloved
Rachel Portman was 37 in Beloved as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Rachel Portman was 36 in Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas as 'Songs, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1997
Poster of Addicted to Love
Addicted to Love
Rachel Portman was 36 in Addicted to Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1997
Poster of Marvin's Room
Marvin's Room
Rachel Portman was 36 in Marvin's Room as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Emma
Emma
Rachel Portman was 35 in Emma as 'Orchestrator, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Rachel Portman was 35 in The Adventures of Pinocchio as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1996
Poster of Palookaville
Palookaville
Rachel Portman was 34 in Palookaville as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Rachel Portman was 34 in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of Smoke
Smoke
Rachel Portman was 34 in Smoke as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of A Pyromaniac's Love Story
A Pyromaniac's Love Story
Rachel Portman was 34 in A Pyromaniac's Love Story as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of The Road to Wellville
The Road to Wellville
Rachel Portman was 33 in The Road to Wellville as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1994
Poster of War of the Buttons
War of the Buttons
Rachel Portman was 33 in War of the Buttons as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1994
Poster of Great Moments in Aviation
Great Moments in Aviation
Rachel Portman was 33 in Great Moments in Aviation as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of Only You
Only You
Rachel Portman was 33 in Only You as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of Sirens
Sirens
Rachel Portman was 33 in Sirens as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club
Rachel Portman was 32 in The Joy Luck Club as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1993
Poster of Friends
Friends
Rachel Portman was 32 in Friends as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1993
Poster of Benny & Joon
Benny & Joon
Rachel Portman was 32 in Benny & Joon as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome
Rachel Portman was 32 in Ethan Frome as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of Used People
Used People
Rachel Portman was 32 in Used People as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1992
Poster of Rebecca's Daughters
Rebecca's Daughters
Rachel Portman was 31 in Rebecca's Daughters as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1992
Poster of Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen
Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen
Rachel Portman was 31 in Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1992
Poster of Flea Bites
Flea Bites
Rachel Portman was 31 in Flea Bites as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1992
Poster of Where Angels Fear to Tread
Where Angels Fear to Tread
Rachel Portman was 30 in Where Angels Fear to Tread as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Living with Dinosaurs
Living with Dinosaurs
Rachel Portman was 30 in Living with Dinosaurs as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1990
Poster of The Widowmaker
The Widowmaker
Rachel Portman was 30 in The Widowmaker as 'Music, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1990
Poster of Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet
Rachel Portman was 29 in Life Is Sweet as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
Rachel Portman was 29 in Shoot to Kill as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1990
Poster of Sometime in August
Sometime in August
Rachel Portman was 29 in Sometime in August as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1990
Poster of Antonia and Jane
Antonia and Jane
Rachel Portman was 29 in Antonia and Jane as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
Rachel Portman was 29 in The Woman in Black as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1989
Poster of Monster Maker
Monster Maker
Rachel Portman was 28 in Monster Maker as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Rachel Portman was 27 in The Storyteller as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1988
Poster of The Short & Curlies
The Short & Curlies
Rachel Portman was 26 in The Short & Curlies as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of 1914 All Out
1914 All Out
Rachel Portman was 26 in 1914 All Out as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1987
Poster of The Falklands War: The Untold Story
The Falklands War: The Untold Story
Rachel Portman was 26 in The Falklands War: The Untold Story as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of Four Days in July
Four Days in July
Rachel Portman was 23 in Four Days in July as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1984
Poster of Last Day of Summer
Last Day of Summer
Rachel Portman was 23 in Last Day of Summer as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 1984
Poster of Privileged
Privileged
Rachel Portman was 21 in Privileged as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Rachel Portman was 29+ in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Poster of Nice Work
Nice Work
Rachel Portman was 28+ in Nice Work as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1989
Poster of A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Rachel Portman was 26+ in A Little Princess as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1987