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- Birth nameLeslie David Reed
- Les Reed was born on July 24, 1935 in Woking, Surrey, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Edward Scissorhands (1990), Play Misty for Me (1971) and Lake Placid (1999). He was married to June Williams. He died on April 15, 2019 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, UK.
- SpouseJune Williams(1960 - 2011) (her death, 1 child)
- Originally a pianist, joined The John Barry Seven in early 1959 and left in the summer of 1962.
- In 1994 he was granted The Freedom of the City of London. One of the privileges includes the right to herd his sheep across London Bridge!.
- Awarded an O.B.E. in the Queen's 1998 Birthday Honours List, on the occasion of his 40th year in the recording industry.
- Donna's Theme, one of his first compositions, was named after his daughter. She became manager of his music publishing.
- He won the British Academy Gold Badge of Merit in 1982.
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