# John Barry: James Bond Composer Dies

> John Barry, the four-time Grammy winner known as the musical voice of James Bond, died at 77 in New York.
- Title: John Barry: James Bond Composer Dies · American Songwriter
- Summary: John Barry, the four-time Grammy winner known as the musical voice of James Bond, died at 77 in New York. John Barry, who composed scores for 11 James Bond…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/born-93-years-ago-today-in-england-the-four-time-grammy-winner-known-as-the-musical-voice-of-james-bond
- Author: Em Casalena
- Published: 2026-11-04T01:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john barry, james bond, grammy winner, out of africa, dances with wolves, seahawks, music, culture
## John Barry's Birth
John Barry was born on November 3, 1933, in York, England.
## James Bond Composer
Barry composed scores for 11 James Bond films including Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice.
## Oscar Winner
Barry won an Oscar for Best Original Score for Out of Africa and a Golden Globe for Dances With Wolves.
## Death and Legacy
John Barry died on January 30, 2011, at age 77 in New York, leaving a lasting impact on film music.
## Key takeaway

John Barry, who composed scores for 11 James Bond films and won an Oscar for Out of Africa, died on January 30, 2011.