John Barry, the First Husband of Jane Birkin
John Barry, the First Husband of Jane Birkin Overview John Barry Prendergast, known as John Barry, was a British composer and conductor famous for his film music. He is best known for composing the scores for eleven James Bond films from 1963 to 1987 and for arranging and performing the iconic "James Bond Theme" for the first film in the series, "Dr. No" in 1962. Barry also composed award-winning scores for films such as "Dances with Wolves" and "Out of Africa," as well as for television series and other movies throughout his illustrious 50-year career. In recognition of his contributions to music, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1999. Early Life and Education John Barry was born as John Barry Prendergast on November 3, 1933, in York, England. His mother was a classical pianist, and his father, John Xavier "Jack" Prendergast, owned cinemas across northern England. Growing up in and around cinemas inf...