Geoffrey Burgon

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Birthday

1941-07-15

Deathday

2010-09-21

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.