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| awards = [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Best Film Theme (''Henry V''); [[ASCAP Henry Mancini Award]]; World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award; Scottish BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
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'''Patrick Doyle''' (born 6 April 1953) is a Scottish [[film score|film composer]] and occasional actor whose career in film, television, and theatre has spanned more than four decades. A longtime collaborator of actor-director [[Kenneth Branagh]], Doyle first gained international recognition for his score to Branagh's 1989 adaptation of ''[[Henry V (1989 film)|Henry V]]'', for which he won the [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Best Film Theme.<ref name="mfiles">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle – Composer |url=http://www.mfiles.co.uk/composers/Patrick-Doyle.htm |publisher=mfiles |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Over the course of his career, Doyle has composed music for more than sixty feature films, working with directors such as [[Robert Altman]], [[Ang Lee]], [[Alfonso Cuarón]], [[Brian De Palma]], [[Mike Newell]], [[Chen Kaige]], [[Amma Asante]], and [[Régis Wargnier]].<ref name="air-edel">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle |url=http://www.air-edel.co.uk/representation/composers/24/patrick-doyle/ |publisher=Air-Edel |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His filmography includes scores for ''[[Carlito's Way]]'', ''[[Sense and Sensibility (film)|Sense and Sensibility]]'', ''[[Hamlet (1996 film)|Hamlet]]'', ''[[Gosford Park]]'', ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', ''[[Rise of the Planet of the Apes]]'', ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', ''[[Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]'', ''[[Cinderella (2015 film)|Cinderella]]'', ''[[Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)|Murder on the Orient Express]]'', and ''[[Death on the Nile (2022 film)|Death on the Nile]]''.<ref name="filmtracks">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle |url=http://www.filmtracks.com/composers/doyle.shtml |publisher=Filmtracks |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Doyle has received two [[Academy Award]] nominations, two [[Golden Globe Award]] nominations, a [[BAFTA]] nomination, and two [[César Award]] nominations. He is the recipient of the [[ASCAP Henry Mancini Award]], the [[World Soundtrack Awards|World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award]], and the [[Scottish BAFTA]] Lifetime Achievement Award.<ref name="ascap">{{cite web |title=ASCAP to Honor Patrick Doyle with Henry Mancini Award at 28th Annual Film & TV Music Awards |url=http://www.ascap.com/press/2013/0606-ascap-to-honor-patrick-doyle-with-henry-mancini-award-at-28th-annual-film-tv-music-awards.aspx |publisher=[[ASCAP]] |date=6 June 2013 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="wsa">{{cite web |title=British composer Patrick Doyle receives World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award |url=http://www.worldsoundtrackawards.com/en/music-blog/british-composer-patrick-doyle-receives-world-soundtrack-lifetime-achievement-award-/03-06-2015/2063 |publisher=World Soundtrack Awards |date=3 June 2015 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Patrick Doyle''' (born 6 April 1953) is a Scottish composer and occasional actor who has spent more than five decades creating music for film, television, and theatre. Over the course of his career, he has composed the scores for over sixty feature films, establishing himself as one of the most prolific and respected figures in the world of film music. His long-standing creative partnership with actor-director [[Kenneth Branagh]] has produced some of the most celebrated film scores in modern cinema, beginning with ''[[Henry V (1989 film)|Henry V]]'' in 1989 and continuing through numerous collaborations spanning more than three decades. Doyle's body of work encompasses scores for directors of international stature, including [[Robert Altman]], [[Ang Lee]], [[Alfonso Cuarón]], [[Mike Newell]], [[Brian De Palma]], [[Chen Kaige]], [[Amma Asante]], and [[Régis Wargnier]]. His compositions traverse a broad range of genres and styles, from sweeping orchestral works for period dramas and Shakespearean adaptations to action-oriented scores for blockbuster films. He has received two [[Academy Award]] nominations, two [[Golden Globe Award]] nominations, a [[BAFTA]] nomination, and two [[César Award|César]] nominations, and has been the recipient of multiple lifetime achievement honours recognising his contributions to the art of film scoring.<ref name="mfiles">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle – Composer |url=http://www.mfiles.co.uk/composers/Patrick-Doyle.htm |publisher=mfiles |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="filmtracks">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle |url=http://www.filmtracks.com/composers/doyle.shtml |publisher=Filmtracks |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Patrick Doyle was born on 6 April 1953 in [[Uddingston]], a town in [[Lanarkshire]], Scotland.<ref name="mfiles" /> Details of his family background and upbringing remain relatively private. Growing up in the central belt of Scotland, Doyle developed an early interest in music and the performing arts. He would later draw on his Scottish heritage in several of his compositions, most notably in his score for [[Pixar]]'s ''Brave'' (2012), which is set in the Scottish Highlands and features Celtic musical idioms.<ref name="filmtracks" />
Patrick Doyle was born on 6 April 1953 in [[Uddingston]], a town in [[Lanarkshire]], Scotland.<ref name="mfiles" /> Uddingston is situated in the central belt of Scotland, near [[Glasgow]], and Doyle grew up in this area during the post-war period. Details about his family background and early childhood have remained largely private, though Doyle has spoken in various interviews about the influence of his Scottish heritage on his musical development. His exposure to music came early, and he developed an interest in both performance and composition from a young age.


Doyle has been active as both a composer and an actor since 1979, indicating that his involvement in professional music and theatre began in his mid-twenties.<ref name="air-edel" /> His early career was shaped by his involvement with theatre companies in the United Kingdom, where he honed his skills in dramatic composition and performance. It was through this theatrical world that he would forge the professional relationship with Kenneth Branagh that became one of the most enduring composer-director partnerships in modern cinema.<ref name="mfiles" />
Scotland's rich musical traditions — encompassing Celtic folk music, church music, and the country's classical heritage — provided a formative backdrop for the young Doyle. These influences would later manifest in his film scores, which frequently draw upon Celtic musical idioms and Scottish melodic sensibilities, most notably in his score for the [[Pixar]] animated film ''[[Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]'' (2012), set in the Scottish Highlands.<ref name="filmtracks" />


== Career ==
Doyle's path toward a career in music was shaped by the cultural environment of central Scotland. He pursued formal musical training, studying at the [[Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama]] (now the [[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland]]) in Glasgow, where he received instruction in music composition and performance. This rigorous academic grounding provided him with the technical skills in orchestration, harmony, and musical theory that would become the foundation of his professional career.<ref name="mfiles" />


=== Early Theatre Work and Collaboration with Kenneth Branagh ===
Before transitioning fully into film composition, Doyle was active in the theatre, both as a musician and as an actor. His involvement in Scottish and British theatrical productions during the late 1970s and 1980s introduced him to the collaborative nature of dramatic storytelling, an experience that informed his approach to scoring films. It was through the theatre that Doyle first encountered Kenneth Branagh, a meeting that would prove to be one of the most consequential professional relationships in both men's careers.<ref name="herald">{{cite web |title=Why Bridget's in the mood: Alison Kerr talks to composer Patrick Doyle |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/why-bridget-s-in-the-mood-alison-kerr-talks-to-composer-patrick-doyle-who-three-years-ago-was-battling-leukaemia-now-his-latest-work-is-wowing-moviegoers-1.191121 |work=The Herald Scotland |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Doyle's professional career began in 1979, and his early work encompassed theatre, television, and music composition in the United Kingdom.<ref name="air-edel" /> His association with Kenneth Branagh proved to be the defining relationship of his professional life. The two men first worked together in the theatre, and their creative partnership would eventually extend across more than three decades of filmmaking.<ref name="mfiles" />
== Career ==


The breakthrough moment for Doyle came in 1989 when Branagh cast him not only as the composer for his directorial debut, the film adaptation of Shakespeare's ''[[Henry V (1989 film)|Henry V]]'', but also gave him a small acting role in the film. Doyle's rousing and emotionally rich score, which included the celebrated choral piece "Non Nobis, Domine," earned him the [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Best Film Theme and introduced him to international audiences as a film composer of considerable talent.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref name="filmtracks" /> The success of ''Henry V'' established a template for Doyle's career: orchestral scores of grand emotional sweep, frequently incorporating choral elements, that served as integral components of the dramatic storytelling rather than mere accompaniment.
=== Early Theatre Work and the Branagh Partnership ===


=== 1990s: Establishing a Major Career ===
Doyle's professional career began in the late 1970s, and he has been active since 1979.<ref name="filmtracks" /> His early work was rooted in theatre, where he served as a composer and performer for various stage productions. It was during this period that he became associated with Kenneth Branagh's [[Renaissance Theatre Company]], a troupe founded by Branagh in 1987 that sought to make Shakespeare and classical theatre more accessible to contemporary audiences. Doyle contributed music to the company's productions and also appeared as an actor in some of them, establishing a pattern of dual artistic engagement that would continue sporadically throughout his career.<ref name="mfiles" />


Following the success of ''Henry V'', Doyle rapidly established himself as one of the most sought-after film composers working in the English-speaking world. He continued his collaboration with Branagh on ''[[Dead Again]]'' (1991) and ''[[Much Ado About Nothing (1993 film)|Much Ado About Nothing]]'' (1993), further demonstrating his versatility in adapting his orchestral style to different genres and tones.<ref name="filmtracks" />
The collaboration between Doyle and Branagh moved from stage to screen with Branagh's directorial debut, ''[[Henry V (1989 film)|Henry V]]'' (1989). Doyle's score for the film was a revelation, blending martial grandeur with intimate lyricism in a way that complemented Branagh's gritty, emotionally direct interpretation of Shakespeare's history play. The score earned Doyle the [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Best Film Theme, marking his arrival as a significant new voice in film music.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref name="filmtracks" /> The success of ''Henry V'' launched Doyle's film career and cemented the Branagh-Doyle partnership as one of the most enduring director-composer collaborations in cinema.


In 1993, Doyle composed the score for Brian De Palma's ''[[Carlito's Way]]'', a crime drama starring [[Al Pacino]]. The assignment demonstrated Doyle's ability to work outside the Branagh orbit and to compose effectively for contemporary American cinema.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="air-edel" />
=== 1990s: Expanding Horizons ===


Doyle scored [[Ang Lee]]'s acclaimed period drama ''[[Sense and Sensibility (film)|Sense and Sensibility]]'' (1995), adapted by [[Emma Thompson]] from the [[Jane Austen]] novel. His work on the film earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score, marking the first of his two Oscar nominations.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref name="filmtracks" /> The score was praised for its delicacy and emotional restraint, qualities that complemented the film's understated romantic sensibility.
Throughout the 1990s, Doyle rapidly expanded his range and reputation. He continued to work with Branagh on a series of increasingly ambitious projects, including ''[[Dead Again]]'' (1991), ''[[Much Ado About Nothing (1993 film)|Much Ado About Nothing]]'' (1993), ''[[Mary Shelley's Frankenstein]]'' (1994), and the full-text ''[[Hamlet (1996 film)|Hamlet]]'' (1996). Each of these scores demonstrated Doyle's versatility: ''Much Ado About Nothing'' featured sun-drenched, Italianate melodies, while ''Hamlet'' required a darker, more complex orchestral palette befitting the four-hour epic.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="filmmusicsite">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle Interview |url=http://www.filmmusicsite.com/en/composers.cgi?go=interview&coid=3&firstname=Patrick&lastname=Doyle |publisher=Film Music Site |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In 1996, Doyle reunited with Branagh for the director's ambitious full-length adaptation of Shakespeare's ''[[Hamlet (1996 film)|Hamlet]]''. The epic score, composed for a large orchestra and chorus to match the film's four-hour running time, represented one of Doyle's most substantial and complex works.<ref name="filmtracks" />
Beyond his work with Branagh, Doyle scored films for other prominent directors during this decade. His score for [[Brian De Palma]]'s ''[[Carlito's Way]]'' (1993) demonstrated his ability to work within the American crime genre, providing a score that was both atmospheric and emotionally resonant. He composed the music for [[Ang Lee]]'s ''[[Sense and Sensibility (film)|Sense and Sensibility]]'' (1995), an adaptation of [[Jane Austen]]'s novel starring [[Emma Thompson]] and directed by Lee. The score received an [[Academy Award]] nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Original Score|Best Original Score]], bringing Doyle significant international recognition.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref name="filmtracks" />


He also composed the score for the animated film ''[[Quest for Camelot]]'' (1998), demonstrating his range across different types of filmmaking.<ref name="filmtracks" />
Other notable credits from this period include ''[[A Little Princess (1995 film)|A Little Princess]]'' (1995), directed by [[Alfonso Cuarón]], and the animated film ''[[Quest for Camelot]]'' (1998). Doyle also composed music for the Chinese director [[Chen Kaige]]'s ''[[Killing Me Softly (film)|Killing Me Softly]]'', further illustrating the international scope of his work.<ref name="filmtracks" />


=== Work with Robert Altman and Other Directors ===
=== 2000s: Major Studio Films and Critical Acclaim ===


Doyle's reputation for intelligent, dramatically sensitive scoring attracted the attention of numerous prominent directors throughout his career. He composed the score for [[Robert Altman]]'s ''[[Gosford Park]]'' (2001), a multi-layered ensemble drama set in 1930s England. The film was a critical success, and Doyle's score contributed to its rich period atmosphere.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="air-edel" />
The early 2000s brought Doyle into contact with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the era. He composed the score for [[Robert Altman]]'s ''[[Gosford Park]]'' (2001), an ensemble murder mystery set in a 1930s English country house. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won one, and Doyle's score — which incorporated period-appropriate musical elements — was an integral component of the film's atmosphere.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="mfiles" />


His work with [[Alfonso Cuarón]] on ''[[A Little Princess (1995 film)|A Little Princess]]'' (1995) and with [[Chen Kaige]] further illustrated the breadth of his collaborative relationships. Doyle's ability to adapt his compositional voice to the distinct aesthetic requirements of different filmmakers — from Altman's naturalistic ensemble pieces to De Palma's stylized thrillers — became one of the hallmarks of his career.<ref name="air-edel" />
In 2005, Doyle scored ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', directed by Mike Newell. This was one of the highest-profile assignments of his career, as the ''Harry Potter'' franchise was among the most commercially successful film series in history. Doyle's score for the fourth instalment in the series brought a distinctly different musical identity to the franchise compared to the work of [[John Williams]] and [[Patrick Doyle#Career|other composers]] who had scored the earlier and later films. The score incorporated darker, more dramatic themes reflecting the increasingly mature tone of the story.<ref name="filmtracks" />


He also worked with French director [[Régis Wargnier]] and British director [[Amma Asante]], receiving two [[César Award]] nominations for his work in French cinema.<ref name="air-edel" /><ref name="mfiles" />
Doyle received his second Academy Award nomination for his work on the French-language film ''[[Comme une image]]'' (2004), directed by [[Agnès Jaoui]], for which he was nominated for the César Award as well.<ref name="mfiles" />


=== Major Hollywood Productions (2005–2015) ===
=== 2010s: Blockbusters and Continued Branagh Collaborations ===


The mid-2000s saw Doyle take on some of the largest-scale productions of his career. In 2005, he was selected to compose the score for ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', directed by [[Mike Newell]]. The fourth installment in the massively successful ''Harry Potter'' franchise required Doyle to compose within the established musical world of the series while bringing his own distinctive voice to the darker, more mature tone of the story.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="air-edel" />
The 2010s saw Doyle working on a number of large-scale Hollywood productions. He composed the score for ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011), directed by Branagh, which brought the pair's collaboration into the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. The score balanced the mythological grandeur of [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]] with the earthbound scenes set in New Mexico, requiring Doyle to work across a broad stylistic spectrum.<ref name="filmtracks" />


In 2011, Doyle composed the score for two major Hollywood releases: ''[[Rise of the Planet of the Apes]]'' and [[Marvel Studios]]' ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', the latter directed by Branagh. The ''Thor'' assignment was notable as it brought Doyle's longstanding partnership with Branagh into the realm of superhero blockbuster cinema. Doyle's score for the film employed a large orchestral palette befitting the mythological subject matter, blending heroic brass themes with more intimate string passages for the film's dramatic scenes.<ref name="filmtracks" />
Also in 2011, Doyle scored ''[[Rise of the Planet of the Apes]]'', the first instalment in the rebooted ''[[Planet of the Apes]]'' franchise directed by [[Rupert Wyatt]]. The film's score drew upon both orchestral and electronic elements to underscore the story's blend of science fiction and emotional drama.<ref name="filmtracks" />


In 2012, Doyle composed the score for [[Pixar Animation Studios]]' ''[[Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]'', a film set in medieval Scotland. The assignment was a natural fit for the Scottish-born composer, and Doyle drew extensively on Celtic musical traditions in crafting the score, incorporating traditional instruments alongside a full symphony orchestra.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="mfiles" />
In 2012, Doyle composed the music for ''[[Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]'', the [[Pixar Animation Studios|Pixar]] animated film set in medieval Scotland. The assignment was particularly resonant for Doyle given his Scottish heritage, and the score drew heavily upon Celtic musical traditions, incorporating traditional Scottish instruments alongside the full orchestra. The film won the [[Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film]].<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="mfiles" />


Doyle reunited with Branagh once more for ''[[Cinderella (2015 film)|Cinderella]]'' (2015), [[Walt Disney Pictures]]' live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The lush, romantic score was characteristic of Doyle's gift for sweeping orchestral melody and contributed to the film's critical and commercial success.<ref name="filmtracks" />
Doyle reunited with Branagh for ''[[Cinderella (2015 film)|Cinderella]]'' (2015), a live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The score was characterised by its lush romanticism and sweeping orchestral themes. He subsequently scored Branagh's adaptations of [[Agatha Christie]]'s ''[[Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)|Murder on the Orient Express]]'' (2017) and ''[[Death on the Nile (2022 film)|Death on the Nile]]'' (2022), as well as Branagh's biographical film ''[[All Is True]]'' (2018), in which Branagh portrayed [[William Shakespeare]] in his later years.<ref name="fmr_allistrue">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle Scoring Kenneth Branagh's 'All Is True' |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/10/30/patrick-doyle-scoring-kenneth-branaghs-all-is-true/ |publisher=Film Music Reporter |date=2018-10-30 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="filmtracks" />


=== Continued Collaboration with Branagh (2017–Present) ===
Doyle also composed the score for [[Amma Asante]]'s period drama ''[[A United Kingdom]]'' (2016) and ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle asignado a 'The Emoji Movie' dirigida por Anthony Leondis |url=http://www.asturscore.com/patrick-doyle-asignado-a-the-emoji-movie-dirigida-por-anthony-leondis/ |publisher=Asturscore |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Doyle continued to work closely with Branagh into the late 2010s and 2020s. He composed the score for Branagh's star-studded adaptation of [[Agatha Christie]]'s ''[[Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)|Murder on the Orient Express]]'' (2017), which featured an ensemble cast led by Branagh himself as [[Hercule Poirot]].<ref name="filmtracks" />
=== Concert and Live Performances ===


In 2018, Doyle scored Branagh's ''[[All Is True]]'', a biographical drama about the final years of [[William Shakespeare]]'s life.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle Scoring Kenneth Branagh's 'All Is True' |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/10/30/patrick-doyle-scoring-kenneth-branaghs-all-is-true/ |publisher=Film Music Reporter |date=30 October 2018 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He subsequently scored Branagh's second Poirot adaptation, ''[[Death on the Nile (2022 film)|Death on the Nile]]'' (2022).<ref name="filmtracks" />
In addition to his work in film, Doyle's music has been performed in concert settings. In January 2026, the [[Wiener Symphoniker]] (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) performed a programme of Doyle's film music as part of their ''Cinema:Sound'' concert series, a continuation of the orchestra's long tradition of presenting film music in a concert format. The event, organised in collaboration with Tomek Productions, underscored the standing of Doyle's compositions within the classical orchestral repertoire.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinema:Sound – Patrick Doyle – Vienna – January 2026 |url=https://soundtrackfest.com/en/news/cinemasound-patrick-doyle-vienna-january-2026/ |publisher=SoundTrackFest |date=2025-11-09 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In January 2026, a concert titled ''Cinema:Sound'' featuring Doyle's film music was performed by the [[Wiener Symphoniker]] (Vienna Symphony) in Vienna, continuing a long tradition of film music performances by the orchestra.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinema:Sound – Patrick Doyle – Vienna – January 2026 |url=https://soundtrackfest.com/en/news/cinemasound-patrick-doyle-vienna-january-2026/ |publisher=SoundTrackFest |date=9 November 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
=== Acting Career ===


=== Musical Style ===
Alongside his composing work, Doyle has maintained an occasional career as an actor. His most notable on-screen appearance was in Branagh's ''Henry V'', in which he appeared as the Court musician who performs the song "Non Nobis, Domine," a piece that became one of the most iconic musical moments in the film. He has appeared in minor roles in several other Branagh productions as well.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref name="imdb">{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236462/ |publisher=IMDb |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Doyle's compositional style is primarily rooted in the orchestral tradition of film scoring, characterized by rich melodic writing, extensive use of choral elements, and a command of large-scale orchestral textures.<ref name="filmtracks" /> His Scottish heritage has influenced his work, particularly in scores such as ''Brave'', where Celtic musical idioms are prominently featured.<ref name="mfiles" /> He has also demonstrated versatility in working across genres, from period drama (''Sense and Sensibility'', ''Hamlet'') to contemporary thriller (''Carlito's Way''), animation (''Brave'', ''Quest for Camelot''), science fiction (''Rise of the Planet of the Apes''), and superhero cinema (''Thor'').<ref name="air-edel" />
 
Doyle's scores have been described as emotionally direct and dramatically integrated, serving the narrative needs of the films rather than operating as standalone concert pieces. His long relationship with Branagh has allowed the two to develop an unusually deep creative shorthand, with Doyle often beginning work on scores at an early stage of the filmmaking process.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="mfiles" />
 
His genres have been described as encompassing film score, classical, Celtic, electronic, and ambient music.<ref name="air-edel" />
 
=== Acting ===
 
In addition to his work as a composer, Doyle has occasionally appeared as an actor in films. His first screen appearance was in Branagh's ''Henry V'' (1989), and he has taken small roles in other productions over the course of his career.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236462/ |publisher=[[IMDb]] |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Doyle has been relatively private about his personal life. In an interview with ''[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald Scotland]]'', he discussed his battle with [[leukaemia]], which he fought approximately three years before the interview was published. He recovered from the illness and continued his prolific composing career.<ref>{{cite news |title=Why Bridget's in the mood: Alison Kerr talks to composer Patrick Doyle who three years ago was battling leukaemia |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/why-bridget-s-in-the-mood-alison-kerr-talks-to-composer-patrick-doyle-who-three-years-ago-was-battling-leukaemia-now-his-latest-work-is-wowing-moviegoers-1.191121 |work=Herald Scotland |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His return to active composing following his recovery was marked by continued productivity and critical acclaim.
Doyle has generally maintained a private personal life, though certain details have become publicly known through press coverage. In the early 2000s, Doyle was diagnosed with [[leukaemia]], a life-threatening blood cancer. He underwent treatment and achieved remission, returning to active composing work. The experience was discussed in a profile published by ''[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald Scotland]]'', which detailed how Doyle had battled the disease while continuing to work on film projects. His recovery was regarded as a significant turning point, and his subsequent output demonstrated no diminishment in productivity or creative ambition.<ref name="herald" />


Doyle continues to reside in the United Kingdom and remains active as a composer.<ref name="air-edel" />
Doyle continues to reside in the United Kingdom and has maintained his connections to his Scottish roots throughout his career. His representation is handled by Air-Edel, one of the leading talent agencies for composers and musicians in the British film and television industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick Doyle |url=http://www.air-edel.co.uk/representation/composers/24/patrick-doyle/ |publisher=Air-Edel |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Patrick Doyle has received numerous awards and nominations over the course of his career, reflecting both critical esteem and industry recognition.
Patrick Doyle has received numerous awards and nominations over the course of his career. His first major honour was the [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Best Film Theme, awarded for his work on ''Henry V'' (1989). He was subsequently nominated for the [[Academy Award for Best Original Score]] for ''Sense and Sensibility'' (1995) and received a second Academy Award nomination as well. He has also received two [[Golden Globe Award]] nominations and a [[BAFTA]] nomination.<ref name="mfiles" /><ref name="filmtracks" />


His first major honour was the [[Ivor Novello Award]] for Best Film Theme, awarded for his work on ''Henry V'' (1989).<ref name="mfiles" />
In France, Doyle's work has been recognised with two nominations for the [[César Award]], the French national film award, reflecting the international scope of his critical reception.<ref name="mfiles" />


Doyle has been nominated twice for the [[Academy Award for Best Original Score]]. His first nomination came for ''Sense and Sensibility'' (1995), and his second for his work on another film.<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="mfiles" /> He has also received two [[Golden Globe Award]] nominations and one [[BAFTA]] nomination for his film scores.<ref name="mfiles" />
In 2013, Doyle was presented with the [[ASCAP]] Henry Mancini Award at the 28th Annual ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards. The award is given for "outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music" and placed Doyle in the company of previous recipients who represent the highest level of achievement in the field.<ref>{{cite web |title=ASCAP to Honor Patrick Doyle with Henry Mancini Award at 28th Annual Film & TV Music Awards |url=http://www.ascap.com/press/2013/0606-ascap-to-honor-patrick-doyle-with-henry-mancini-award-at-28th-annual-film-tv-music-awards.aspx |publisher=ASCAP |date=2013-06-06 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In French cinema, Doyle received two [[César Award]] nominations, reflecting the international reach of his compositional career.<ref name="air-edel" />
In 2015, Doyle received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the [[World Soundtrack Awards]], presented at the annual ceremony in [[Ghent]], Belgium. The award recognised his body of work over more than 25 years of film scoring.<ref>{{cite web |title=British Composer Patrick Doyle Receives World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award |url=http://www.worldsoundtrackawards.com/en/music-blog/british-composer-patrick-doyle-receives-world-soundtrack-lifetime-achievement-award-/03-06-2015/2063 |publisher=World Soundtrack Awards |date=2015-06-03 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In 2013, the [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]] (ASCAP) honoured Doyle with the [[ASCAP Henry Mancini Award|Henry Mancini Award]] at their 28th Annual Film & Television Music Awards. The award recognizes "outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music."<ref name="ascap" />
He has also been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the [[Scottish BAFTA]] and the PRS Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Music, both of which recognised his sustained contributions to music and film over multiple decades.<ref name="mfiles" />


In 2015, Doyle received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the [[World Soundtrack Awards]], presented at the ceremony in [[Ghent]], Belgium. The award recognized the breadth and quality of his contributions to film music over a career spanning more than 25 years.<ref name="wsa" />
== Legacy ==


Doyle has also been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from [[Scottish BAFTA]], recognizing his contributions as one of Scotland's most accomplished composers.<ref name="mfiles" /> Additionally, he received the PRS Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Music from the [[Performing Right Society]].<ref name="mfiles" />
Patrick Doyle's career, spanning more than four decades of active film scoring since his debut with ''Henry V'' in 1989, represents one of the most substantial bodies of work in contemporary film music. His collaboration with Kenneth Branagh — encompassing Shakespearean adaptations, literary dramas, franchise blockbusters, and intimate biographical films — stands as one of the longest and most productive director-composer partnerships in cinema history, comparable in its duration and consistency to those of [[Steven Spielberg]] and [[John Williams]] or [[Tim Burton]] and [[Danny Elfman]].<ref name="filmtracks" />


== Legacy ==
Doyle's stylistic range has been a defining characteristic of his career. His ability to move between genres — from the medieval grandeur of ''Henry V'' to the period elegance of ''Sense and Sensibility'', from the superhero spectacle of ''Thor'' to the Celtic warmth of ''Brave'' — has demonstrated a compositional flexibility that few of his contemporaries have matched. His scores are characterised by strong melodic writing, rich orchestration, and a consistent emphasis on emotional authenticity.<ref name="filmmusicsite" /><ref name="filmtracks" />


Over a career spanning more than four decades and encompassing scores for over sixty feature films, Patrick Doyle has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected film composers of his generation. His partnership with Kenneth Branagh, which has produced scores for more than a dozen films from ''Henry V'' to ''Death on the Nile'', represents one of the longest-running director-composer collaborations in contemporary cinema, comparable to the partnerships of [[Steven Spielberg]] and [[John Williams]] or [[Tim Burton]] and [[Danny Elfman]].<ref name="filmtracks" /><ref name="air-edel" />
His work has been performed by major orchestras in concert settings, including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra's ''Cinema:Sound'' series, indicating that his film scores have achieved a standing that extends beyond their original cinematic context into the broader classical music repertoire. The multiple lifetime achievement awards bestowed upon Doyle — from the World Soundtrack Awards, Scottish BAFTA, ASCAP, and PRS — collectively attest to the esteem in which he is held by both industry professionals and the broader musical community.<ref name="mfiles" />


Doyle's contribution to the revival of Shakespearean cinema in the late 1980s and 1990s was significant. His scores for ''Henry V'', ''Much Ado About Nothing'', and ''Hamlet'' helped define the musical language of a new era of Shakespeare adaptations, combining classical orchestral grandeur with accessibility and emotional immediacy.<ref name="mfiles" />
As a Scottish composer who has achieved international prominence in the film music world, Doyle has contributed to the broader visibility of Scottish artistic talent in global cinema. His willingness to draw upon Celtic and Scottish musical traditions in mainstream Hollywood films, most notably in ''Brave'', has brought these musical idioms to a worldwide audience numbering in the hundreds of millions.<ref name="filmtracks" />


His work on major franchise films, including ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'' and ''Thor'', demonstrated his ability to operate within the demands of large-scale commercial filmmaking while maintaining his distinctive compositional voice. His score for Pixar's ''Brave'' brought his Scottish musical heritage to a global audience through one of the studio's most visually and musically distinctive films.<ref name="filmtracks" />
== Selected Filmography ==


The concert performance of his work by the [[Wiener Symphoniker]] in Vienna in January 2026 is testament to the concert-hall quality of his film compositions and the enduring appeal of his music beyond the cinema screen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinema:Sound – Patrick Doyle – Vienna – January 2026 |url=https://soundtrackfest.com/en/news/cinemasound-patrick-doyle-vienna-january-2026/ |publisher=SoundTrackFest |date=9 November 2025 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Film !! Director !! Notes
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| 1989 || ''Henry V'' || Kenneth Branagh || Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme; also acted in the film
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| 1991 || ''Dead Again'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
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| 1993 || ''Much Ado About Nothing'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|-
| 1993 || ''Carlito's Way'' || Brian De Palma ||
|-
| 1994 || ''Mary Shelley's Frankenstein'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
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| 1995 || ''Sense and Sensibility'' || Ang Lee || Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score
|-
| 1995 || ''A Little Princess'' || Alfonso Cuarón ||
|-
| 1996 || ''Hamlet'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|-
| 1998 || ''Quest for Camelot'' || Frederik Du Chau ||
|-
| 2001 || ''Gosford Park'' || Robert Altman ||
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| 2005 || ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'' || Mike Newell ||
|-
| 2011 || ''Thor'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|-
| 2011 || ''Rise of the Planet of the Apes'' || Rupert Wyatt ||
|-
| 2012 || ''Brave'' || Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman ||
|-
| 2015 || ''Cinderella'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|-
| 2017 || ''Murder on the Orient Express'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|-
| 2018 || ''All Is True'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|-
| 2022 || ''Death on the Nile'' || Kenneth Branagh ||
|}


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Patrick Doyle
Born6 4, 1953
BirthplaceUddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland
NationalityScottish / British
OccupationComposer, actor
Known forFilm scores for Henry V, Hamlet, Sense and Sensibility, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Brave, Thor, Cinderella
AwardsIvor Novello Award for Best Film Theme; ASCAP Henry Mancini Award; World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award; Scottish BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

Patrick Doyle (born 6 April 1953) is a Scottish composer and occasional actor who has spent more than five decades creating music for film, television, and theatre. Over the course of his career, he has composed the scores for over sixty feature films, establishing himself as one of the most prolific and respected figures in the world of film music. His long-standing creative partnership with actor-director Kenneth Branagh has produced some of the most celebrated film scores in modern cinema, beginning with Henry V in 1989 and continuing through numerous collaborations spanning more than three decades. Doyle's body of work encompasses scores for directors of international stature, including Robert Altman, Ang Lee, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, Brian De Palma, Chen Kaige, Amma Asante, and Régis Wargnier. His compositions traverse a broad range of genres and styles, from sweeping orchestral works for period dramas and Shakespearean adaptations to action-oriented scores for blockbuster films. He has received two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe Award nominations, a BAFTA nomination, and two César nominations, and has been the recipient of multiple lifetime achievement honours recognising his contributions to the art of film scoring.[1][2]

Early Life

Patrick Doyle was born on 6 April 1953 in Uddingston, a town in Lanarkshire, Scotland.[1] Uddingston is situated in the central belt of Scotland, near Glasgow, and Doyle grew up in this area during the post-war period. Details about his family background and early childhood have remained largely private, though Doyle has spoken in various interviews about the influence of his Scottish heritage on his musical development. His exposure to music came early, and he developed an interest in both performance and composition from a young age.

Scotland's rich musical traditions — encompassing Celtic folk music, church music, and the country's classical heritage — provided a formative backdrop for the young Doyle. These influences would later manifest in his film scores, which frequently draw upon Celtic musical idioms and Scottish melodic sensibilities, most notably in his score for the Pixar animated film Brave (2012), set in the Scottish Highlands.[2]

Doyle's path toward a career in music was shaped by the cultural environment of central Scotland. He pursued formal musical training, studying at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow, where he received instruction in music composition and performance. This rigorous academic grounding provided him with the technical skills in orchestration, harmony, and musical theory that would become the foundation of his professional career.[1]

Before transitioning fully into film composition, Doyle was active in the theatre, both as a musician and as an actor. His involvement in Scottish and British theatrical productions during the late 1970s and 1980s introduced him to the collaborative nature of dramatic storytelling, an experience that informed his approach to scoring films. It was through the theatre that Doyle first encountered Kenneth Branagh, a meeting that would prove to be one of the most consequential professional relationships in both men's careers.[3]

Career

Early Theatre Work and the Branagh Partnership

Doyle's professional career began in the late 1970s, and he has been active since 1979.[2] His early work was rooted in theatre, where he served as a composer and performer for various stage productions. It was during this period that he became associated with Kenneth Branagh's Renaissance Theatre Company, a troupe founded by Branagh in 1987 that sought to make Shakespeare and classical theatre more accessible to contemporary audiences. Doyle contributed music to the company's productions and also appeared as an actor in some of them, establishing a pattern of dual artistic engagement that would continue sporadically throughout his career.[1]

The collaboration between Doyle and Branagh moved from stage to screen with Branagh's directorial debut, Henry V (1989). Doyle's score for the film was a revelation, blending martial grandeur with intimate lyricism in a way that complemented Branagh's gritty, emotionally direct interpretation of Shakespeare's history play. The score earned Doyle the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme, marking his arrival as a significant new voice in film music.[1][2] The success of Henry V launched Doyle's film career and cemented the Branagh-Doyle partnership as one of the most enduring director-composer collaborations in cinema.

1990s: Expanding Horizons

Throughout the 1990s, Doyle rapidly expanded his range and reputation. He continued to work with Branagh on a series of increasingly ambitious projects, including Dead Again (1991), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), and the full-text Hamlet (1996). Each of these scores demonstrated Doyle's versatility: Much Ado About Nothing featured sun-drenched, Italianate melodies, while Hamlet required a darker, more complex orchestral palette befitting the four-hour epic.[2][4]

Beyond his work with Branagh, Doyle scored films for other prominent directors during this decade. His score for Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way (1993) demonstrated his ability to work within the American crime genre, providing a score that was both atmospheric and emotionally resonant. He composed the music for Ang Lee's Sense and Sensibility (1995), an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel starring Emma Thompson and directed by Lee. The score received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score, bringing Doyle significant international recognition.[1][2]

Other notable credits from this period include A Little Princess (1995), directed by Alfonso Cuarón, and the animated film Quest for Camelot (1998). Doyle also composed music for the Chinese director Chen Kaige's Killing Me Softly, further illustrating the international scope of his work.[2]

2000s: Major Studio Films and Critical Acclaim

The early 2000s brought Doyle into contact with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the era. He composed the score for Robert Altman's Gosford Park (2001), an ensemble murder mystery set in a 1930s English country house. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won one, and Doyle's score — which incorporated period-appropriate musical elements — was an integral component of the film's atmosphere.[2][1]

In 2005, Doyle scored Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, directed by Mike Newell. This was one of the highest-profile assignments of his career, as the Harry Potter franchise was among the most commercially successful film series in history. Doyle's score for the fourth instalment in the series brought a distinctly different musical identity to the franchise compared to the work of John Williams and other composers who had scored the earlier and later films. The score incorporated darker, more dramatic themes reflecting the increasingly mature tone of the story.[2]

Doyle received his second Academy Award nomination for his work on the French-language film Comme une image (2004), directed by Agnès Jaoui, for which he was nominated for the César Award as well.[1]

2010s: Blockbusters and Continued Branagh Collaborations

The 2010s saw Doyle working on a number of large-scale Hollywood productions. He composed the score for Thor (2011), directed by Branagh, which brought the pair's collaboration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The score balanced the mythological grandeur of Asgard with the earthbound scenes set in New Mexico, requiring Doyle to work across a broad stylistic spectrum.[2]

Also in 2011, Doyle scored Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the first instalment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise directed by Rupert Wyatt. The film's score drew upon both orchestral and electronic elements to underscore the story's blend of science fiction and emotional drama.[2]

In 2012, Doyle composed the music for Brave, the Pixar animated film set in medieval Scotland. The assignment was particularly resonant for Doyle given his Scottish heritage, and the score drew heavily upon Celtic musical traditions, incorporating traditional Scottish instruments alongside the full orchestra. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.[2][1]

Doyle reunited with Branagh for Cinderella (2015), a live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The score was characterised by its lush romanticism and sweeping orchestral themes. He subsequently scored Branagh's adaptations of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022), as well as Branagh's biographical film All Is True (2018), in which Branagh portrayed William Shakespeare in his later years.[5][2]

Doyle also composed the score for Amma Asante's period drama A United Kingdom (2016) and The Emoji Movie (2017).[6]

Concert and Live Performances

In addition to his work in film, Doyle's music has been performed in concert settings. In January 2026, the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) performed a programme of Doyle's film music as part of their Cinema:Sound concert series, a continuation of the orchestra's long tradition of presenting film music in a concert format. The event, organised in collaboration with Tomek Productions, underscored the standing of Doyle's compositions within the classical orchestral repertoire.[7]

Acting Career

Alongside his composing work, Doyle has maintained an occasional career as an actor. His most notable on-screen appearance was in Branagh's Henry V, in which he appeared as the Court musician who performs the song "Non Nobis, Domine," a piece that became one of the most iconic musical moments in the film. He has appeared in minor roles in several other Branagh productions as well.[1][8]

Personal Life

Doyle has generally maintained a private personal life, though certain details have become publicly known through press coverage. In the early 2000s, Doyle was diagnosed with leukaemia, a life-threatening blood cancer. He underwent treatment and achieved remission, returning to active composing work. The experience was discussed in a profile published by The Herald Scotland, which detailed how Doyle had battled the disease while continuing to work on film projects. His recovery was regarded as a significant turning point, and his subsequent output demonstrated no diminishment in productivity or creative ambition.[3]

Doyle continues to reside in the United Kingdom and has maintained his connections to his Scottish roots throughout his career. His representation is handled by Air-Edel, one of the leading talent agencies for composers and musicians in the British film and television industry.[9]

Recognition

Patrick Doyle has received numerous awards and nominations over the course of his career. His first major honour was the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme, awarded for his work on Henry V (1989). He was subsequently nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score for Sense and Sensibility (1995) and received a second Academy Award nomination as well. He has also received two Golden Globe Award nominations and a BAFTA nomination.[1][2]

In France, Doyle's work has been recognised with two nominations for the César Award, the French national film award, reflecting the international scope of his critical reception.[1]

In 2013, Doyle was presented with the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award at the 28th Annual ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards. The award is given for "outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music" and placed Doyle in the company of previous recipients who represent the highest level of achievement in the field.[10]

In 2015, Doyle received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Soundtrack Awards, presented at the annual ceremony in Ghent, Belgium. The award recognised his body of work over more than 25 years of film scoring.[11]

He has also been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Scottish BAFTA and the PRS Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Music, both of which recognised his sustained contributions to music and film over multiple decades.[1]

Legacy

Patrick Doyle's career, spanning more than four decades of active film scoring since his debut with Henry V in 1989, represents one of the most substantial bodies of work in contemporary film music. His collaboration with Kenneth Branagh — encompassing Shakespearean adaptations, literary dramas, franchise blockbusters, and intimate biographical films — stands as one of the longest and most productive director-composer partnerships in cinema history, comparable in its duration and consistency to those of Steven Spielberg and John Williams or Tim Burton and Danny Elfman.[2]

Doyle's stylistic range has been a defining characteristic of his career. His ability to move between genres — from the medieval grandeur of Henry V to the period elegance of Sense and Sensibility, from the superhero spectacle of Thor to the Celtic warmth of Brave — has demonstrated a compositional flexibility that few of his contemporaries have matched. His scores are characterised by strong melodic writing, rich orchestration, and a consistent emphasis on emotional authenticity.[4][2]

His work has been performed by major orchestras in concert settings, including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra's Cinema:Sound series, indicating that his film scores have achieved a standing that extends beyond their original cinematic context into the broader classical music repertoire. The multiple lifetime achievement awards bestowed upon Doyle — from the World Soundtrack Awards, Scottish BAFTA, ASCAP, and PRS — collectively attest to the esteem in which he is held by both industry professionals and the broader musical community.[1]

As a Scottish composer who has achieved international prominence in the film music world, Doyle has contributed to the broader visibility of Scottish artistic talent in global cinema. His willingness to draw upon Celtic and Scottish musical traditions in mainstream Hollywood films, most notably in Brave, has brought these musical idioms to a worldwide audience numbering in the hundreds of millions.[2]

Selected Filmography

Year Film Director Notes
1989 Henry V Kenneth Branagh Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme; also acted in the film
1991 Dead Again Kenneth Branagh
1993 Much Ado About Nothing Kenneth Branagh
1993 Carlito's Way Brian De Palma
1994 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Kenneth Branagh
1995 Sense and Sensibility Ang Lee Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score
1995 A Little Princess Alfonso Cuarón
1996 Hamlet Kenneth Branagh
1998 Quest for Camelot Frederik Du Chau
2001 Gosford Park Robert Altman
2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Mike Newell
2011 Thor Kenneth Branagh
2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes Rupert Wyatt
2012 Brave Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
2015 Cinderella Kenneth Branagh
2017 Murder on the Orient Express Kenneth Branagh
2018 All Is True Kenneth Branagh
2022 Death on the Nile Kenneth Branagh

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 "Patrick Doyle – Composer".mfiles.http://www.mfiles.co.uk/composers/Patrick-Doyle.htm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 "Patrick Doyle".Filmtracks.http://www.filmtracks.com/composers/doyle.shtml.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Why Bridget's in the mood: Alison Kerr talks to composer Patrick Doyle".The Herald Scotland.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/why-bridget-s-in-the-mood-alison-kerr-talks-to-composer-patrick-doyle-who-three-years-ago-was-battling-leukaemia-now-his-latest-work-is-wowing-moviegoers-1.191121.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Patrick Doyle Interview".Film Music Site.http://www.filmmusicsite.com/en/composers.cgi?go=interview&coid=3&firstname=Patrick&lastname=Doyle.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ "Patrick Doyle Scoring Kenneth Branagh's 'All Is True'".Film Music Reporter.2018-10-30.http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/10/30/patrick-doyle-scoring-kenneth-branaghs-all-is-true/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Patrick Doyle asignado a 'The Emoji Movie' dirigida por Anthony Leondis".Asturscore.http://www.asturscore.com/patrick-doyle-asignado-a-the-emoji-movie-dirigida-por-anthony-leondis/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "Cinema:Sound – Patrick Doyle – Vienna – January 2026".SoundTrackFest.2025-11-09.https://soundtrackfest.com/en/news/cinemasound-patrick-doyle-vienna-january-2026/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Patrick Doyle".IMDb.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236462/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Patrick Doyle".Air-Edel.http://www.air-edel.co.uk/representation/composers/24/patrick-doyle/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "ASCAP to Honor Patrick Doyle with Henry Mancini Award at 28th Annual Film & TV Music Awards".ASCAP.2013-06-06.http://www.ascap.com/press/2013/0606-ascap-to-honor-patrick-doyle-with-henry-mancini-award-at-28th-annual-film-tv-music-awards.aspx.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "British Composer Patrick Doyle Receives World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award".World Soundtrack Awards.2015-06-03.http://www.worldsoundtrackawards.com/en/music-blog/british-composer-patrick-doyle-receives-world-soundtrack-lifetime-achievement-award-/03-06-2015/2063.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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