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Dennis McCarthy

b. 1945

American composer of television and film scores

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About Dennis McCarthy

Born 1945. Dennis McCarthy is an American composer, film score composer, music arranger, conductor, pianist and musician.

Dennis McCarthy (born July 3, 1945) is an American composer of television and film scores. His soundtrack credits include several entries in the Star Trek franchise, including underscores for The Next Generation, His other television credits include Dynasty, V, MacGyver, Sliders, Dawson's Creek, and Project Greenlight.

McCarthy has won 18 ASCAP awards and a Primetime Emmy Award for his theme on Deep Space Nine, in addition to nine Emmy nominations for his various Star Trek-related work. He also shares one Emmy for his music direction for the 63rd Academy Awards.

Filmography Feature films

Television

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Important facts

Born
3 July 1945, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Composer, film score composer, music arranger, conductor, pianist, musician
Nationality
United States
Employers
Glen Campbell
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Also known as
Dennis Mc Carthy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dennis McCarthy?

American composer of television and film scores

When was Dennis McCarthy born?

Dennis McCarthy was born on 3 July 1945 in Los Angeles.

What is Dennis McCarthy's occupation?

Dennis McCarthy is a composer, film score composer, music arranger, conductor, pianist and musician.

What nationality is Dennis McCarthy?

Dennis McCarthy is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dennis McCarthy

· Wikidata: Q1189355

· DBpedia: Dennis McCarthy (composer)

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