George Fenton (born George Richard Ian Howe; 19 October 1949) is an English composer best known for his work writing film scores and music for television. His work has been recognised with 5 Oscar nominations, multiple Ivor Novello, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Emmy and BMI Awards and a Classic Brit. He has frequently collaborated with directors, Richard Attenborough, Alastair Fottergill, Stephen Frears, Terry Gilliam, Ken Loach and Andy Tennant.

Early Life And Career

George Fenton was born in 1949 in Bromley, Kent, one of five siblings. He was educated at Carn Brea School and St Edwards School, Oxford. He began learning the guitar at the age of 8 and at St Edwards studied the organ with Peter Whitehouse. He did not attend music college but continued to study with Peter Whitehouse and subsequently with the ethnomusicologist and composer, John Leach.

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