Person · score composer
Ron Grainer
Albums
14
Members
1
Active
1922–1981
Origin
United Kingdom
Biography
Ron Grainer (August 11, 1922 - February 21, 1981) was an Australian-born composer who worked for most of his professional career in the United Kingdom. He is mostly remembered for his film and television music, particularly the Doctor Who theme, which was realised by Delia Derbyshire and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop using electronic oscillators and magnetic audio tape editing (including tape loops and reverse tape effects).
Ron Grainer also composed the music for TV series The Prisoner, Maigret, Steptoe and Son, and Tales of the Unexpected. He is also credited with many film scores, such as The Omega Man, Only When I Larf, and To Sir, with Love
He died of cancer in Surrey, England aged 59.
Discography
Giants Of Steam
Station Six Sahara
That Was The Week That Was / Petit Louis
The Maigret Theme And Other Themes From The Famous BBC TV Series
Robert And Elizabeth
The Moon-Spinners (Original Sound Track Music)
On The Level
A Man In A Suitcase
To Sir, With Love
Love Theme
Doctor Who & Other Classic Ron Grainer Themes
The Omega Man
The Prisoner (Original Soundtrack)
The Maigret Theme