About John Whynot
Born 1959. John Whynot is an American musician, composer and record producer.
John Whynot (born April 4, 1959) is a Canadian musician, producer, engineer, film score mixer and composer. Originally based in Toronto, since 1989 he has resided in Los Angeles.
He has worked with a wide variety of artists including Bruce Cockburn, Blue Rodeo, Lucinda Williams, Kathleen Edwards. Colin James, Change of Heart, Loreena McKennitt, Big Wreck, The Pukka Orchestra and Jim Cuddy.
He has also recorded and mixed many notable film scores, including Last of the Mohicans, which won an Academy Award for sound in 1993, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Ronin and Stigmata. As a composer he has several film score credits, including You Got Nothin''' and Sleep Murder''.
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Who is John Whynot?
Canadian musician
When was John Whynot born?
John Whynot was born on 4 April 1959 in Alberta, Calgary.
What is John Whynot's occupation?
John Whynot is a musician, composer and record producer.
What nationality is John Whynot?
John Whynot is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Whynot. https://biography.guide/john-whynot/
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