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My Take
David Arnold is, to me, one of the great unsung architects of modern blockbuster sound. Scoring five James Bond films is a feat in itself, but add Independence Day, which won him a Grammy, plus the Sherlock theme, and you have a composer fluent in both spectacle and intimacy. I love how he can write a hook that lodges in your memory while still serving the scale of a giant screen. A kid from Luton growing up to command the world's cinemas through music is genuinely inspiring. Whenever his name rolls in the credits, I find myself grinning.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- デヴィッド・アーノルド
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・アーノルド
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・あーのるど
- Born
- January 23, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Luton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / film score composer / actor / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Challney High School for Boys
- University
- Luton Sixth Form College
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
- 2007 World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The World Is Not Enough | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was デヴィッド・アーノルド born?
Born January 23, 1962 (age 64).
Where is デヴィッド・アーノルド from?
デヴィッド・アーノルド is from Luton, United Kingdom.
What does デヴィッド・アーノルド do?
デヴィッド・アーノルド works as composer, film score composer, actor, musician.
What is デヴィッド・アーノルド known for?
Notable works include The World Is Not Enough.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.