Fred Frith

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Biography

English musician, composer and professor, who is known for his avant-garde works involving electric guitars, film soundtracks and using improvisations in his music. He first gained prominence as a member of progressive rock band Henry Cow, in the 1970s, and collaborated with various musicians and bands throughout his career. Since the 1980s, he has composed music for film, theatre and dance. In addition, he was Professor of Composition in the Music Department at Mills College in Oakland, California until his retirement in 2018.

Career Overview

Fred Frith has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Before Trilogy with 1 titles. Signature works include Before Sunrise, Rage, Little Red Robin Hood. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Sound
Gender
male
Known Credits
33
Birth Date
1949-02-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
Heathfield, Sussex, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Credits