Composer. He pioneered in electronic music and wrote scores for numerous popular British films and television shows, including the "Doctor Who" series. Born in Oxford, he was the son of renowned novelist Joyce Cary. After serving in the British Royal Navy during World War II, Cary attended Oxford and began to write and teach music. In 1955, he made his big screen debut with the composition for the film "The Ladykillers" and in 1967 established the electronic music studio at the Royal College of Music in London. During the 1970s, he moved to Australia where he would be recognized for his contributions to their music. Among his other film credits are, "Time Without Pity" (1957), "The Flesh Is Weak" (1957), "She Didn't Say No!" (1958), "The Boy Who Stole a Million" (1960), "Quatermass and the Pit" (1967) and "The Fourth Wish" (1976).
Composer. He pioneered in electronic music and wrote scores for numerous popular British films and television shows, including the "Doctor Who" series. Born in Oxford, he was the son of renowned novelist Joyce Cary. After serving in the British Royal Navy during World War II, Cary attended Oxford and began to write and teach music. In 1955, he made his big screen debut with the composition for the film "The Ladykillers" and in 1967 established the electronic music studio at the Royal College of Music in London. During the 1970s, he moved to Australia where he would be recognized for his contributions to their music. Among his other film credits are, "Time Without Pity" (1957), "The Flesh Is Weak" (1957), "She Didn't Say No!" (1958), "The Boy Who Stole a Million" (1960), "Quatermass and the Pit" (1967) and "The Fourth Wish" (1976).
Bio by: C.S.
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