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Richard Hewson

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Richard Hewson was born on 17 November 1943 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Xanadu (1980), The Man from Hong Kong (1975) and Melody (1971). He was previously married to Liz Hewson.
BornNovember 17, 1943
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    • Known for

    Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu (1980)
    Xanadu
    5.4
    • Music Department
    • 1980
    The Man from Hong Kong (1975)
    The Man from Hong Kong
    6.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 1975
    Melody (1971)
    Melody
    7.5
    • Music Department
    • 1971
    David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
    Poirot
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Music Department

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
      Poirot
      8.6
      TV Series
      • composer: incidental music
      • 1990–1991
    • Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu (1980)
      Xanadu
      5.4
      • big band and string arrangements: John Farrar
      • 1980
    • David Essex in David Essex (1977)
      David Essex
      7.4
      TV Series
      • musical arrangements
      • 1977
    • Melody (1971)
      Melody
      7.5
      • composer: additional music
      • music arranger
      • 1971

    Composer

    • RAH Band: Clouds Across the Moon (1985)
      RAH Band: Clouds Across the Moon
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Richard Anthony Hewson)
      • 1985
    • Clive Francis and Angela Scoular in Romeo and Juliet (1965)
      Romeo and Juliet
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1965

    Actor

    • RAH Band: Clouds Across the Moon (1985)
      RAH Band: Clouds Across the Moon
      Music Video
      • Richard Hewson
      • 1985

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Richard Anthony Hewson
    • Born
      • November 17, 1943
      • Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Liz Hewson1968 - ?

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Most notably known as the founder of The Rah Band, for which in 1985 his wife, Liz, was vocaling for the single 'Clouds Across The Moon'.

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