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Robert Folk

  • Composer
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  • Producer
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Robert Folk is a graduate and former faculty member of the famed Juilliard School in New York City. Since completing his Doctorate, Mr. Folk has composed and conducted the musical scores for over 90 feature films. His extensive credits include Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Nothing To Lose (1997), Tremors (1990), The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter (1990), Toy Soldiers (1991), Police Academy (1984), Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002), Boat Trip (2002), Back in The Day (2005), American Pie Presents Band Camp (2005), Van Wilder 2 (2006), Vivaldi (2008), There Be Dragons (2011), Elephant White (2011), Underground (2011), The Secret Village (2013) and Silent Life (2014). Mr. Folk has also composed and conducted numerous concert works including Symphonic, Vocal and Chamber music compositions. His Ballet "To Dream Of Roses," composed for the Osaka Worlds Fair, was recorded by London Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Folk is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers. He is a prolific songwriter & producer, and has conducted many prominent orchestras including; The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Berlin Radio Orchestra, The Munich Symphony, The Dublin Symphony Orchestra, The Moscow Symphony Orchestra, and the London Sinfonia.
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
    Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
    6.4
    • Composer
    • 1995
    Jordi Mollà and Agustín Bruzzone in There Be Dragons (2011)
    There Be Dragons
    5.7
    • Composer(as Rob Folk)
    • 2011
    Once Upon a Time in Vegas
    Once Upon a Time in Vegas
    • Composer
      Jonathan Brandis, Clarissa Burt, and Kenny Morrison in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
      The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
      5.1
      • Composer
      • 1990

      Credits

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      Composer



      • The Heckler
        • Composer
        • Post-production
      • Planet X: Gold of the Gods
        • Composer
        • Pitch
      • Once Upon a Time in Vegas
        • Composer
        • Pre-production



      • PLANET X Movie Metaverse (2018)
        PLANET X Movie Metaverse
        TV Series
        • Composer
        • 2018
      • Vladislav Alex Kozlov in Death of the Sheik (2017)
        Death of the Sheik
        • Composer
        • 2017
      • The Kid (2015)
        The Kid
        8.2
        Short
        • Composer
        • 2015
      • The Secret Village (2013)
        The Secret Village
        2.5
        • Composer (as Dr. Robert Folk)
        • 2013
      • Underground (2011)
        Underground
        3.8
        • Composer
        • 2011
      • Elephant White (2011)
        Elephant White
        5.0
        • Composer
        • 2011
      • Jordi Mollà and Agustín Bruzzone in There Be Dragons (2011)
        There Be Dragons
        5.7
        • re-edited version (as Rob Folk)
        • 2011
      • Jonathan Silverman, Jennifer Finnigan, and Beethoven in Beethoven's Big Break (2008)
        Beethoven's Big Break
        4.5
        Video
        • Composer
        • 2008
      • Kal Penn in Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006)
        Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
        4.8
        • Composer
        • 2006
      • Eugene Levy, Angela Little, Omar Benson Miller, Matt Barr, Tad Hilgenbrink, and Jun Hee Lee in American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)
        American Pie Presents: Band Camp
        5.0
        Video
        • Composer
        • 2005
      • Ving Rhames and Ja Rule in Back to You in the Days (2005)
        Back to You in the Days
        4.5
        • Composer
        • 2005
      • El sol de los venados (2004)
        El sol de los venados
        • Composer
        • 2004
      • In the Shadow of the Cobra (2004)
        In the Shadow of the Cobra
        3.3
        • Composer
        • 2004
      • Judge Reinhold and Bryan Cranston in Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003)
        Thanksgiving Family Reunion
        3.5
        TV Movie
        • Composer
        • 2003
      • Vivica A. Fox, Cuba Gooding Jr., Roselyn Sanchez, and Horatio Sanz in Boat Trip (2002)
        Boat Trip
        4.9
        • Composer
        • 2002

      Music Department



      • The Secret Village (2013)
        The Secret Village
        2.5
        • music arranger
        • music performer
        • 2013
      • Ving Rhames and Ja Rule in Back to You in the Days (2005)
        Back to You in the Days
        4.5
        • score producer
        • 2005
      • Judge Reinhold and Bryan Cranston in Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003)
        Thanksgiving Family Reunion
        3.5
        TV Movie
        • orchestrator
        • 2003
      • John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment, Mae Whitman, and Connor Funk in The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
        The Jungle Book 2
        5.3
        • orchestrator
        • 2003
      • The Cat Returns (2002)
        The Cat Returns
        7.1
        • composer: additional music
        • music producer
        • songs by (english version, english version, english version)
        • 2002
      • Steve Oedekerk in Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)
        Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
        6.2
        • orchestrator
        • 2002
      • John Hurt, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Barbara Flynn, and Rhys Ifans in You're Dead... (1999)
        You're Dead...
        5.6
        • conductor
        • orchestrator
        • 1999
      • Clancy Brown, Peri Gilpin, Brandon Baker, Brian Doyle-Murray, and Sherman Howard in The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story (1998)
        The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story
        4.3
        Video
        • conductor
        • orchestrator
        • 1998
      • Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams in Rushmore (1998)
        Rushmore
        7.6
        • executive charge of music
        • 1998
      • Police Academy: The Series (1997)
        Police Academy: The Series
        4.9
        TV Series
        • composer: original theme
        • 1997–1998
      • Jean-Claude Van Damme and Natasha Henstridge in Maximum Risk (1996)
        Maximum Risk
        5.6
        • conductor
        • orchestrator (uncredited, uncredited)
        • 1996
      • Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
        Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
        6.4
        • conductor (uncredited)
        • 1995
      • Matt Frewer in Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1995)
        Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace
        2.6
        • conductor
        • orchestrator
        • 1995
      • Trapped in Paradise (1994)
        Trapped in Paradise
        5.9
        • conductor
        • orchestrator
        • 1994
      • Pauly Shore in In the Army Now (1994)
        In the Army Now
        5.0
        • conductor
        • orchestrator
        • 1994

      Producer



      • Planet X: Gold of the Gods
        • executive producer
        • Pitch
      • Once Upon a Time in Vegas
        • executive producer
        • Pre-production
      • L.A Unpublished
        • executive producer (2021)
        • Pre-production
        • TV Series
      • Famous Player's Club
        • executive producer
        • Script



      • Vladislav Alex Kozlov in Death of the Sheik (2017)
        Death of the Sheik
        • associate producer
        • 2017
      • The Kid (2015)
        The Kid
        8.2
        Short
        • producer
        • 2015
      • Underground (2011)
        Underground
        3.8
        • executive producer
        • 2011

      Videos1

      Rock-A-Doodle
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      Rock-A-Doodle

      Personal details

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      • Alternative names
        • Dr. Robert Folk
      • Born
        • March 5
        • New York City, New York, USA
      • Spouse
        • Brenda M.? - present
      • Publicity listings
        • 2 Articles

      Did you know

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        Almost scored the James Bond movie GoldenEye. It was between him and Eric Serra. Serra was the one who got the assignment in the end. The decision was based upon a soundtrack deal that stated that the composer of the musical score would have to be signed with Virgin Records, which had an existing all encompassing soundtrack deal, with the production company.

      FAQ

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      • What is Robert Folk's birth name?
        Robert Elms Folk
      • What is Robert Folk known for?
        The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, There Be Dragons, and Once Upon a Time in Vegas
      • Is Robert Folk married?
        Yes, to Brenda M.
      • How many awards has Robert Folk won?
        1 award
      • How many award nominations has Robert Folk received?
        2 nominations

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