Gary S. Scott

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Gary S. Scott is an American film composer who has contributed music to over forty movies, TV shows, and television movies, [1] beginning with the 1981 horror movie Final Exam . He has also worked a record producer, an arranger, musical director, and conductor. He has received five BMI Cable Awards for his work on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody , The Suite Life on Deck , and Beverly Hills 90210 . [2]

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Personal life

Scott was born in Los Angeles, California. He is a UCLA graduate, where he earned a degree in music from the College of Fine Arts.

Partial filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1981 Final Exam ComposerDebut as a composer
1982-1983 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ComposerTV Series
1983Deadly ForceComposer
1985 Roadhouse 66 Composer
1983-1987 Fame ComposerTV Series
1987-1988 The Bronx Zoo ComposerTV Series
1988 Fox's Fun House ComposerTV Series

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References

  1. "Gary S. Scott Filmography: Composer", www.imdb.com, retrieved September 20, 2013
  2. "Gary S. Scott: Awards", www.imdb.com, retrieved September 20, 2013