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- Birth nameFrancis Charles Chacksfield
- Frank Chacksfield was born on May 9, 1914 in Battle, East Sussex, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Monster-in-Law (2005), Porky's (1981) and The Harassed Hero (1954). He was married to Jeanne ?. He died on June 9, 1995 in England, UK.
- SpouseJeanne ?(1947 - June 9, 1995) (his death)
- His theme for Sexton Blake (1967) was recorded by The Vic Flick Sound and released on the now defunct Rediffusion label in the UK.
- Musician, arranger and orchestra leader
- Son of a motorcycle engineer's assistant.
- From 1953, led a well-known group, the 'Tunesmiths', recording for Parlophone. He later established a larger orchestra in conjunction with fellow musician Charlie Chester, which featured a predominant violin section, turning out popular ballads in the style of Mantovani, as well as movie and TV themes.
- Chacksfield was born in Battle, East Sussex, and as a child learned to play piano and organ.
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