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Also Known As John Barry Prendergast
Born November 3, 1933 • York • England
Died January 30, 2011 (aged 77) • Oyster Bay • New York
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1986) • Academy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1985) • Grammy Award (1969) • Academy Award (1969) • Academy Award (1967)

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