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Derek Watkins is a British composer, arranger, and conductor. He is best known for his work on the soundtracks of films such as The Italian Job, The Great Escape, and The Pink Panther. He has also composed music for television series such as The Avengers, The Professionals, and The Sweeney. Watkins began his career as a jazz musician, playing in various bands in the 1960s. He then moved into composing and arranging for film and television, and has since worked on over 200 films and television series. He has also composed music for commercials, and has written several books on music theory and arranging. Watkins has won several awards for his work, including a BAFTA for Best Original Music for The Italian Job in 1969, and an Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Score for The Great Escape in 1964. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Pink Panther in 1964. Watkins is currently living in London, England. He is married to his wife, and they have two children.

Popular As Derek Roy Watkins
Occupation music_department,soundtrack
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 2 March, 1945
Birthday 2 March
Birthplace Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Date of death 22 March, 2013
Died Place Esher, Surrey, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Derek Watkins Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Derek Watkins's Wife?

His wife is Wendy (? - 22 March 2013) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Derek Watkins Net Worth

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Source of Income Music Department

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1978

He is known for his work on Superman (1978), Moonraker (1979) and You Only Live Twice (1967). He was married to Wendy.

1962

He played trumpet on the soundtrack of every James Bond film from Dr. No (1962) to Skyfall (2012).

1945

Derek Watkins was born on March 2, 1945 in Reading, Berkshire, England as Derek Roy Watkins.