Carter Burwell

Carter Benedict Burwell (born November 18, 1954) is an American film composer. He has received Academy Awards nominations for Best Original Score for Carol (2015), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).

Carter Burwell
Birth nameCarter Benedict Burwell[1]
Born (1954-11-18) November 18, 1954 (age 68)[2]
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film composer
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1984–present
Websitecarterburwell.com

Early life

Burwell was born in New York City to Natalie Benedict and Charles Burwell.

Influences

Burwell stated composers like Jerry Goldsmith, John Barry, Richard Strauss, Maurice Jarre, Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Max Steiner as influences.

Personal life

Burwell married Christine Sciulli in 1999 and had kids Tycho Burwell, Tor Burwell and Greta Burwell.

References

  1. "Natalie Benedict Burwell Obituary: View Natalie Burwell's Obituary by Northern Virginia Daily". Legacy.com. February 24, 2010. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  2. "Carter Burwell". AllMusic Guide. Retrieved November 18, 2020.

Other websites

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