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Edwin Thomas "Ted" Astley (12 April 1922 – 19 May 1998) was a British composer. His best known works are British television themes and scores, most notably the main themes for The Saint, Danger Man and The Baron.
Edwin Astley (1922-1998) was a prolific and influential composer of music for TV action/adventure shows in the 1950s and 60s, such as The Saint, The Champions and Department S. He also wrote scores for feature films, documentaries and educational programs, and played various instruments in his youth.
Edwin Astley. Soundtrack: The Saint. Britain's most iconic and prolific composer of music for TV action/adventure in the 1950's and 60's was born in Cheshire, the son of a builder.
Edwin Astley. British composer, born 12 April 1922 in Warrington, Cheshire, UK and died 19 May 1998 in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK. He was the father of Jon Astley and Virginia Astley.
Documentary on the work of the composer Edwin Astley, featuring his son Jon. Originally released as a special feature in 2008 on the Australian DVD release of the 1960s TV series, Danger Man ...
May 19, 1998 · Edwin Astley. Today, he seems like little more than a footnote in rock & roll history, as the late father-in-law of Pete Townshend -- but Edwin Astley was one of England's busier movie and television composers from…. Read Full Biography.
Edwin Thomas Astley, composer: born Warrington, Cheshire 12 April 1922; married 1945 Hazel Balbirnie (two sons, three daughters); died Goring, Oxfordshire 19 May 1998. More about.
