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My Take
Bear McCreary is one of those composers I notice precisely because his music refuses to stay in the background. From God of War to Outlander to The Rings of Power, he scores entire worlds rather than mere scenes, and his Emmy-winning Outlander work proved he can carry a story's emotional weight on melody alone. Trained at USC's Thornton School, he marries craft with genuine adventurousness across film, TV, and games. I admire artists who serve the narrative yet still leave a fingerprint, and McCreary does exactly that. When his themes swell, I find myself listening to the music more than the dialogue.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bear McCreary
- Name (Japanese)
- ベアー・マクレアリー
- Reading
- べあー・まくれありー
- Born
- February 17, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / musician / film score composer / bandleader
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Outlander | — | |
| Notable work | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear McCreary born?
Born February 17, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Bear McCreary from?
Bear McCreary is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
What does Bear McCreary do?
Bear McCreary works as composer, musician, film score composer, bandleader.
What is Bear McCreary known for?
Notable works include Outlander, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.