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Robert Duncan

b. 1973

Canadian composer of film and television music

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About Robert Duncan

Born 1973. Robert Duncan is an American composer, film score composer and musician.

Robert Duncan (born 1971 in Toronto, Ontario) is a composer of film and television music. He has composed music for such TV series as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Castle, as well as films such as Butterfly on a Wheel and Into the Blue 2: The Reef. He has been associated with writer/producer Shawn Ryan, composing some of his produced TV shows including The Unit, Lie to Me, Timeless and more recently S.W.A.T.. He has received fourteen ASCAP awards.

Early life

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Duncan was born into a family with deep musical history. At age 16 in high school, he landed his first gig scoring a promotional video for the local Board of Education. and participated in the ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop. he moved to Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Scores Television series

Film Year Film 2005 Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave 2005 Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis 2007 Butterfly on a Wheel 2009 Into the Blue 2: The Reef 2011 The Entitled 2017 Spark

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Important facts

Born
1973, Toronto
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Also known as
Robert L. Duncan, Rob Duncan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Duncan?

Canadian composer of film and television music

When was Robert Duncan born?

Robert Duncan was born in 1973 in Toronto.

What is Robert Duncan's occupation?

Robert Duncan is a composer, film score composer and musician.

What nationality is Robert Duncan?

Robert Duncan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Duncan

· Wikidata: Q2156920

· DBpedia: Robert Duncan (composer)

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