Anthony Isaac

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Anthony Isaac
Born1941
Wakefield, England
Died1985
Market Overton, Rutland, England
Occupation(s)Composer
Spouse(s) April Walker

Anthony Philip 'Spike' Isaac [1] (January 1941 - 1985) was a British composer. He is mostly remembered for his television and film score music, particularly The Onedin Line and Survivors . He was also musical director at the New Theatre Royal Lincoln, from 1965 to 1967. [1]

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