Sound
Monty Norman
Born 1928-04-04
London, England, UK
Department: Sound
Biography
Monty Norman (né Noserovitch; 4 April 1928 – 11 July 2022) was a British film score composer and singer. A contributor to West End musicals in the 1950s and 1960s, he is best known for composing the "James Bond Theme", first heard in the 1962 film Dr. No. He was an Ivor Novello Award and Olivier Award winner, and a Tony Award nominee.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Monty Norman
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Dr. No
1962
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire
1961
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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
1960
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The Sound of 007
2022
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Dickens of London
1976
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Call Me Bwana
1963
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Inside 'Dr. No'
2000
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The Bond Sound: The Music of 007
2000
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Red, White, and Zero
1968
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Poppy
1984
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (12 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Sound of 007 | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2022 |
 | The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 | Self | Movie | 2000 |
 | Inside 'Dr. No' | Self | Movie | 2000 |
| Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond | Self | Movie | 1997 | |
 | Poppy | Music | Movie | 1984 |
| Poppy | Writer | Movie | 1984 |
 | Dickens of London | Music | TV Series | 1976 |
 | Red, White, and Zero | Original Music Composer | Movie | 1968 |
 | Call Me Bwana | Original Music Composer | Movie | 1963 |
 | Dr. No | Original Music Composer | Movie | 1962 |
 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Additional Music | Movie | 1961 |
 | The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll | Original Music Composer | Movie | 1960 |