Quick Info
| Profession | Composer, conductor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 19/10/1949 |
| Age | 76 years (died on 05, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Bromley, Kent, England, UK |
| Date of Death | 05/10/2026 |
Latest News about George Fenton
05/10/2026
George Fenton died unexpectedly at the age of 76. Reports identified him as the British composer behind acclaimed scores for films such as Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and The Fisher King, as well as major nature documentaries including The Blue Planet and Planet Earth. Tributes noted his long career across film, television, and documentary music.
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Bio/Wiki
| full_name | George Richard Ian Howe |
|---|---|
| known_as | George Fenton |
| summary | British composer and conductor known for film, television, theatre, and natural history documentaries. |
| notable_for | Scores for films such as Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and The Fisher King, and TV series including The Blue Planet and Planet Earth. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| school | St. Edward's School, Oxford |
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| training | Self-taught in composition; no university-level training known |
Personal Life
| birth_name | George Richard Ian Howe |
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| early_life | Born in Bromley, Kent; changed his name to George Fenton while pursuing acting roles to avoid confusion with another actor. |
Family
| Survived by his wife Amanda, ex-wife Jane, children Gemma, Grace and Bridget, and grandchildren Lola, Audrey, Alfred, George, Frank, and Beatrice. |
Career
| summary | Worked across film, television, theatre, and documentary scoring. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing guitar at a young age. | |
| 2. Initially aspired to be an actor before focusing on music. | |
| 3. Also wrote television theme music and news themes. |