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Arthur Wright(1937-2015)

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  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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Arthur Wright was born on 15 May 1937 in the USA. He was a composer, known for Dolemite (1975), Savage! (1973) and The Human Tornado (1976). He was married to Marlene. He died on 14 July 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
BornMay 15, 1937
DiedJuly 14, 2015(78)
BornMay 15, 1937
DiedJuly 14, 2015(78)
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Known for

Dolemite (1975)
Dolemite
5.7
  • Composer
  • 1975
Savage! (1973)
Savage!
5.1
  • Music Department(uncredited)
  • 1973
The Human Tornado (1976)
The Human Tornado
6.1
  • Composer
  • 1976

Credits

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Composer

  • The Human Tornado (1976)
    The Human Tornado
    6.1
    • Composer
    • 1976
  • Dolemite (1975)
    Dolemite
    5.7
    • music score
    • 1975

Music Department

  • Dolemite (1975)
    Dolemite
    5.7
    • musical arranger
    • 1975
  • Savage! (1973)
    Savage!
    5.1
    • music arranger (uncredited)
    • 1973

Soundtrack

  • Dolemite (1975)
    Dolemite
    5.7
    • arranger: "The Queen", "Do You Still Care", "The Rumble", "Mayor's Get-Away", "Power Of Your Love", "Willie Green", "When We Start Making Love", "The Hitmen", "Ghetto Expressions", "Time Is On Our Side", "Creeper", "The Jive Jungle", "Flatland"
    • 1975
  • Savage! (1973)
    Savage!
    5.1
    • writer: "Title Theme: Savage", "Where I'm Coming From", "It's a Sad Song", "My Favourite Beer Joint"
    • 1973

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 15, 1937
    • USA
  • Died
    • July 14, 2015
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA(liver cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Marlene? - July 2015 (his death, 3 children)

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