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Born:
- Birthday: 1963-04-18
- Born Place: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Rolfe Kent
Rolfe Kent is a highly acclaimed English film score composer, born on April 18, 1963, in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. Despite not having formal musical training, he developed a passion for film scoring early in life and pursued it after graduating with a psychology degree from the University of Leeds. Kent is renowned for his distinctive and often quirky musical style, which blends traditional orchestration with unique sounds and textures, setting him apart in the industry. He is particularly known for his collaborations with directors like Alexander Payne (on films such as "Election," "About Schmidt," "Sideways," and "Downsizing"), Jason Reitman ("Thank You For Smoking," "Up in the Air," "Labor Day"), and Mark Waters ("Mean Girls," "Wedding Crashers," "Legally Blonde"). His diverse filmography also includes scores for "Nurse Betty," "Kate & Leopold," "The Matador," "17 Again," and the iconic main title theme for the Showtime series "Dexter," which earned him an Emmy nomination. Kent received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score for "Sideways" and has been honored with the BMI Richard Kirk Award for career achievement, recognizing his significant contributions to film music. He currently resides in Los Angeles, continuing to compose for film and television, and exploring other creative endeavors like musical theater.
