George Martin
Gender: Male
Born: 3rd January 1926 (currently 86 years old)
Nationality: England, United Kingdom
TV programs: On Record: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Hull High, The Beatles Anthology
Movies: Dying Young, The Compleat Beatles, All Together Now, Let It Be, Maneater of Hydra, One Fine Day, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Drunks, The Associate, Crossing Delancey, Falling in Love, Blackie the Pirate, Wayfaring Strangers
Sir George Henry Martin CBE (born 3 January 1926) is an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer and musician. He is sometimes referred to as "the Fifth Beatle"—a title that he has described as "nonsense"—in reference to his extensive involvement on each of The Beatles' original albums. He is considered one of the greatest record producers of all time, with 30 number one hit singles in the UK and 23 number one hits in the USA.
Influenced by a range of musical styles, encompassing Cole Porter and Johnny Dankworth, he attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 1947 to 1950, studying piano and oboe. Following his graduation, he worked for the BBC's classical music department, then joined EMI in 1950. Martin produced comedy and novelty records in the early 1950s, working with the likes of Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan.
In a career spanning over six decades, Martin has worked in music, film, television and live performance. He has also held a number of senior executive roles at media companies and contributes to a wide range of charitable causes, including his work for the Prince's Trust and the Caribbean island of Montserrat.
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