About Julian Wastall
Lived 1958 – 1994 (aged 35). Julian Wastall was a British composer.
Julian Wastall (18 September 1958 – 11 January 1994 ) was a composer working in film and TV including the successful Granada TV series Cracker and The Lost Language of Cranes (1991). Other credits include Clubland (1991), GamesMaster (1992), Revolver (1991) and Angels (1992).
As 'Jules Wastall' he is credited with the theme music for Channel 4's gay and lesbian magazine show Out On Tuesday which launched in 1989.
He won a British Academy Cymru Award in 1992 for Best Original Music with Daemion Barry for Friday On My Mind.
The classical music composer Rachel Portman's work, ‘For Julian,’ was a memorial in solo piano for her friend.
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Who was Julian Wastall?
British composer (1958-1994)
When was Julian Wastall born?
Julian Wastall was born on 18 September 1958.
When did Julian Wastall die?
Julian Wastall died on 11 January 1994.
What was Julian Wastall's occupation?
Julian Wastall was a composer.
What nationality was Julian Wastall?
Julian Wastall was British.
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