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Ian Fraser (23 August 1933 – 31 October 2014) was an English composer, conductor, orchestrator, arranger and music director. In a career that spanned over 50 years, he received eleven Emmy Awards out of 32 total nominations, making him the most-honored musician in television history.
Ian Fraser was born on 23 August 1933 in Hove, East Sussex, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Scrooge (1970), The Secret of NIMH (1982) and Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981). He was married to Judee Morton.
- August 23, 1933
- October 31, 2014
Oct 31, 2014 · Fraser’s credits as a composer include 1980’s Hopscotch & 1981’s First Monday in October, both starring Walter Matthau and 1981’s Zorro: The Gay Blade starring George Hamilton. Fraser is survived by his wife, three children, five grandchildren and a brother and a sister. (Variety) Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website.
Sep 17, 2014 · To celebrate the Scottish spirit of independence, I scouted for old and new tunes from Celtic fiddler Iain Fraser. There is something magical in the way he plays that fiddle. It's akin to silver snow falling.
Oct 31, 2014 · Ian Fraser, whose 11 Emmy Awards and 21 additional nominations made him the most-honored musician in television history, died of complications from cancer Friday morning at his home in Los...
- Jon Burlingame
Her book, Simeon’s Gift, for which he composed and performed music to her narration for the accompanying CD, was a 2003 children’s bestseller. In 2006, he and lyricist John Bucchino composed the songs for the children’s musical version of Simeon’s Gift, leading to tonight’s symphonic performance.
Oct 31, 2014 · For Immediate Release. October 31, 2014. From Bruce Rosenblum, Television Academy Chairman and CEO: “It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of Ian Fraser, after a courageous battle with cancer. Our hearts and prayers go out to Ian’s wife, Judee, and their children and grandchildren."
