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Don Black, is an English lyricist. His works have included numerous musicals, movie, television themes and hit songs. He has provided lyrics for John Barry, Charles Strouse, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Quincy Jones, Hoyt Curtin, Lulu, Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Meat Loaf, Michael Jackson, Elmer Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Hayley Westenra, A. R. Rahman, Marvin Hamlisch and Debbie Wiseman.
Birth Name
Gerald Blackstone
Born
Tuesday, 21 June 1938
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall | Self | 2022 |
| The Sound of 007 | Self | 2022 |
| Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks | Don | 2018 |
| A Bond for Life: How James Bond Changed My Life | Self | 2016 |
| The Nation's Favourite Bond Song | Self | 2015 |
| How to Make a Number One Record | Self - Lyricist and Broadcaster | 2015 |
| The Story of Musicals | Self | 2012 |
| Michael Jackson: the Life of an Icon | Self | 2011 |
| Pointless Celebrities | Self - Contestant | 2010 |
| Surprise | Don | 2010 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall | Self | 2022 |
| The Sound of 007 | Self | 2022 |
| Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks | Don | 2018 |
| A Bond for Life: How James Bond Changed My Life | Self | 2016 |
| The Nation's Favourite Bond Song | Self | 2015 |
| How to Make a Number One Record | Self - Lyricist and Broadcaster | 2015 |
| The Story of Musicals | Self | 2012 |
| Michael Jackson: the Life of an Icon | Self | 2011 |
| Pointless Celebrities | Self - Contestant | 2010 |
| Surprise | Don | 2010 |
| Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask | Self - Lyricist, 'Tell Me on a Sunday' | 2006 |
| Imagine | Self - Songwriter | 2003 |
| Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song | Self | 2001 |
| The 49th Annual Tony Awards | Self - Winner | 1995 |
| This Is Your Life | Self | 1955 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1977 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1973 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1970 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1970 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song | Nominated |
| 1967 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1967 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song | Nominated |
