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Robert Folk (born March 5, 1949) is an American film and television composer and conductor who has written many movie scores, as well as other orchestral music in a classical style.

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Robert Folk
Born	(1949-03-05) March 5, 1949 (age 73) New York City, New York
Occupation(s)	Composer, conductor, producer
Instrument(s)	Orchestra

Life and career

Robert Folk is a graduate and former faculty member of the Juilliard School in New York City. Since completing his doctorate, Dr. Folk has composed and conducted the musical scores for over 80 feature films. His extensive credits include Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,[1] Nothing To Lose, Tremors (uncredited), The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter, Toy Soldiers, Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time, Police Academy, Kung Pow! Enter the Fist, Boat Trip, Back in the Day, American Pie: Band Camp and most recently, Van Wilder 2 and Vivaldi.

Folk has worked with many top filmmakers including Steve Oedekerk, George Gallo, Dan Petrie Jr., Gary Sinise, Hugh Wilson, Jonathan Betuel, Don Bluth, Jon Davison, Gary Goldman, Steve Rash, David Permut, Andy Hurst, Gene Quintano, Roger Birnbaum, Ron Underwood, Mark Burg, Thom Mount, Paul Maslansky, Michael Caleo, George Miller, Fred Zollo, Marty Bregman, Gale Anne Hurd, Marco Weber, Ringo Lam, James Robinson, Richard Williams, Jake Eberts and Gary Barber, to name a few.

Folk has also composed and conducted numerous concert works including Symphonic, Vocal and Chamber music compositions. His Ballet “To Dream Of Roses,” composed for the Osaka Worlds Fair, was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra. Mr Folk is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

He is a prolific songwriter and producer, and has conducted many prominent international orchestras including: The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Berlin Radio Orchestra, The Munich Symphony, The Dublin Symphony Orchestra, The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and the London Sinfonia.

Filmography

Television

• Knots Landing (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
• Hart to Hart (4 episodes, 1982-1983)
• Falcon Crest (2 episodes, 1983–1984)
• Faerie Tale Theatre (3 episodes, 1984–1987)
• Tall Tales & Legends (1 episode, 1985)
• Prince of Bel Air (1986)
• Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1 episode, 1986)
• The New Twilight Zone (2 episodes, 1986)
• Combat Academy (1986)
• The Room Upstairs (1987)
• Glory Days (1988)
• Jesse Hawkes (1 episode, 1989)
• Mario and the Mob (1992)
• Shadowhunter (1993)
• Sworn to Vengeance (1993)
• Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent (1994)
• State of Emergency (1994)
• Search and Rescue (1994)
• Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995)
• National Lampoon's Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003)

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Result	Category	Film or series
1996	ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards	Won	Top Box Office Films	Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

References

External links

• Official website
• Robert Folk at IMDb

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[de] Robert Folk

Robert Folk (* 5. März 1949 in New York City, New York) ist ein US-amerikanischer Filmmusikkomponist, Songwriter und Musikproduzent.

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[es] Robert Folk

Robert Folk es un compositor estadounidense nacido el 5 de marzo de 1949 en Nueva York que ha trabajado en varias películas componiéndoles bandas sonoras a los filmes, es conocido por interpretar la B.S.O de Loca academia de policía y La historia interminable II.

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[ru] Фолк, Роберт

Роберт Фолк (англ. Robert Folk; род. 1949) — американский кино- и телевизионный композитор и дирижёр. Лауреат премии ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards (1996).

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