About John Coleman
Born 1934. John Coleman is a British conductor.
John A. Coleman (born 9 August 1934) is a British conductor and music arranger.
Coleman started his work as a conductor in 1968 in Val Guest's film Assignment K. He was music supervisor for the 1968 films The Strange Affair and Negatives, and went on to become musical director for The Les Dawson Show (1979). Coleman has conducted the United Kingdom entries for the Eurovision Song Contest on five occasions: 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1985. The Dark Crystal (1982) Kung Fu Panda (2008)
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Who is John Coleman?
musician (20th century)
When was John Coleman born?
John Coleman was born on 9 August 1934.
What is John Coleman's occupation?
John Coleman is a conductor.
What nationality is John Coleman?
John Coleman is British.
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· DBpedia: John Coleman (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Coleman. https://biography.guide/john-coleman-conductor/
MLA: "John Coleman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-coleman-conductor/.
Chicago: "John Coleman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-coleman-conductor/.
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