David Arnold
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David Arnold (born 23 January 1962) is a British film composer whose credits include scoring five James Bond films, as well as Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996), Godzilla (1998) and the television series Little Britain and Sherlock. For Independence Day he received a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television and for Sherlock he, and co-composer Michael Price, won a Creative Arts Emmy for the score of "His Last Vow", the final episode in the third series. Arnold scored the BBC / Amazon Prime series Good Omens (2019) adapted by Neil Gaiman from his book Good Omens, written with Terry Pratchett. Arnold is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Arnold, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Arnold reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of David Arnold's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Arnold remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The League of Gentlemen's Christmas Special: Yule Never Leave!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Arnold Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Arnold's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Arnold.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Kemps: All Gold | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Sound of 007 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Score: A Film Music Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Best Ever Bond | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The League of Gentlemen's Christmas Special: Yule Never Leave! | Victorian Gentleman with Fox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Highly Classified: The World of 007 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond | Self | Hit | Similar → |
David Arnold - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Arnold?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Arnold is "The League of Gentlemen's Christmas Special: Yule Never Leave!" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has David Arnold acted in?
David Arnold has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Arnold?
Other notable films include "Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender", "The Sound of 007", and "Score: A Film Music Documentary".