Julian Nott facts for kids
Julian Nott is a British composer and conductor. He is famous for creating music for many animated films and TV shows. You might know his music from popular shows like Wallace & Gromit and Peppa Pig.
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Julian Nott
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| Birth name | Julian Francis Kandahar Nott |
| Born | 24 November 1960 Marylebone, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor, producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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About Julian Nott
Julian Francis Kandahar Nott was born in Marylebone, London, England, on November 24, 1960. He grew up to become a talented composer and conductor. A composer is someone who writes music, and a conductor leads an orchestra or choir. Julian Nott is especially known for his work on animated films and TV shows.
Early Life and Education
Julian Nott went to Eton College for his schooling. Later, he studied Music and other subjects at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. While he was there, he was the college's organ scholar, which means he was in charge of playing the organ for events.
After university, he worked for a short time in business and wrote for a magazine. But his real passion was film. He decided to go to the British National Film and Television School. This is where he met Nick Park, the amazing creator of the Wallace & Gromit series. They both started their journey in film together. One of their first projects was Nick Park's student film, A Grand Day Out.
Career in Music and Film
After finishing film school, Julian Nott spent some years making documentary films for TV channels like Channel 4. Slowly, he started focusing more on writing music for television and movies.
He has composed music for many popular BBC dramas, including Lark Rise to Candleford. He also wrote and directed his own comedy film in 2001 called Weak at Denise.
Julian Nott has won several awards for his music. In 2006, he received an Annie Award for his music in the movie Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. An Annie Award celebrates achievements in animation. Then, in 2009, he won an Ivor Novello Award for the Wallace & Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death. The Ivor Novello Awards recognize excellence in British music. He was also nominated for a BAFTA award as a producer for a short film called "Chicken" in 1990.
Julian Nott is also involved in organizations that protect the rights of musicians and composers, like the Performing Right Society.
Famous Works
Julian Nott is most famous for his music in animated films and TV shows. His work has brought joy to many children and families around the world.
Music for Films
He has composed music for many short and feature films. Some of his well-known film scores include:
- A Grand Day Out (1989)
- The Wrong Trousers (1993)
- A Close Shave (1995)
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
- A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
Music for Television
Julian Nott's music has also been a big part of many popular TV series. Some of his notable TV works include:
- The Grand (1997–1998)
- The Vice (1999)
- Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions (2002)
- Peppa Pig (2004–present)
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009–2013)
- Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention (2010)
- Bing (2014–2019)
Julian Nott continues to create wonderful music that helps bring animated stories to life for audiences of all ages.
