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Film composer and conductor Nick Glennie-Smith dies at 74
The longtime collaborator of Hans Zimmer, known for his work on The Rock and The Man in the Iron Mask, died at his home in Virginia.
The short version
- British composer, conductor, and keyboardist Nick Glennie-Smith died at the age of 74 on August 16.
- Glennie-Smith was widely recognized for composing scores for films including The Rock, The Man in the Iron Mask, and Secretariat.
- He was a frequent partner of Hans Zimmer, conducting film scores and serving as musical director for live tours.
- No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
Key facts
- Nick Glennie-Smith died on August 16 at his residence in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounded by family, according to his wife, Jan Glennie-Smith.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Glennie-Smith composed music for several notable films, including co-scoring The Rock alongside Hans Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams, and writing the score for The Man in the Iron Mask.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- As a conductor and arranger with Remote Control Productions, he worked on major productions including The Lion King, Crimson Tide, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- He served as the musical director for Hans Zimmer's live concert tours and led the orchestra during the 2012 Academy Awards ceremony.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- The cause of Glennie-Smith's death was not disclosed by his family.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Nick Glennie-Smith, Composer on ‘The Rock,’ ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ and ‘Secretariat,’ Dies at 74The Hollywood Reporter metered