John Frizzell (composer)

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John Frizzell
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Born1966 (age 5758)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationComposer
Years active1994–present

John Frizzell (born 1966) is an American film and television composer, known for his work with Mike Judge. He scored Judge's films Beavis and Butt-Head Do America , Office Space and Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe (2022), and he supplied the music for Judge's television sitcom King of the Hill . [1] [2] Frizzell also gained notice for his score to Crime of the Century in 1996, followed by Dante's Peak and Alien Resurrection in 1997. [3]

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References

  1. Tangcay, Jazz (June 27, 2022). "'Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe' Composer Wanted a Serious Score — So He Hired a 69-Piece Orchestra". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  2. "John Frizzell Tackles an Animated Version of Three Chords and the Truth in "Tales From the Tour Bus"". BMI.com. April 3, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  3. Smith, Steven (November 27, 1997). "'Alien' Tunes : John Frizzell, at home with MTV and the classics, scores the latest in sci-fi series". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 22, 2023.