- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Phillip William Dankworth
- Attended the Royal Academy of Music beginning at the age of 17. His first American professional appearance occurred at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 3, 1959. He founded the London Symphony Orchestra's Pops Program and served as the orchestra's Pops Musical Director.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseCleo Laine(March 18, 1958 - February 6, 2010) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1974 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to music.
- He was knighted in the 2006 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to music.
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