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- Birth nameLeslie David Reed
- Les Reed was born on July 24, 1935 in Woking, Surrey, England, UK. He was a composer, known for 28 Years Later (2025), Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Lake Placid (1999). He was married to June Williams. He died on April 15, 2019 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, UK.
- SpouseJune Williams(1960 - 2011) (her death, 1 child)
- Originally a pianist, joined The John Barry Seven in early 1959 and left in the summer of 1962.
- In 1994 he was granted The Freedom of the City of London. One of the privileges includes the right to herd his sheep across London Bridge!.
- Awarded an O.B.E. in the Queen's 1998 Birthday Honours List, on the occasion of his 40th year in the recording industry.
- Donna's Theme, one of his first compositions, was named after his daughter. She became manager of his music publishing.
- He won the British Academy Gold Badge of Merit in 1982.
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