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J. Peter Robinson

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J. Peter Robinson
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J. Peter Robinson was born on 16 September 1945 in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Cocktail (1988), Wayne's World (1992) and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995). He has been married to Denise Hudson since 2000.
BornSeptember 16, 1945
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BornSeptember 16, 1945
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

    Known for

    Tom Cruise in Cocktail (1988)
    Cocktail
    5.9
    • Composer
    • 1988
    Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in Wayne's World (1992)
    Wayne's World
    7.0
    • Composer
    • 1992
    Angela Bassett and Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
    Vampire in Brooklyn
    4.7
    • Composer
    • 1995
    Anthony Hopkins in The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
    The World's Fastest Indian
    7.8
    • Composer
    • 2005

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Mon nom est Marianne
      • original music by
      • Post-production
    • Jeffrey Donovan and Penelope Mitchell in R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022)
      R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned
      4.6
      • Composer
      • 2022
    • Chroma Key (2021)
      Chroma Key
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Adria Tennor in Fetish (2019)
      Fetish
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Jessica Paré and Adria Tennor in Pie (2018)
      Pie
      8.1
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • RiffTrax: Mind Ripper (2017)
      RiffTrax: Mind Ripper
      6.8
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • The Age of Aerospace (2016)
      The Age of Aerospace
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2016–2017
    • Charlie Sheen in Mad Families (2017)
      Mad Families
      4.0
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Heaven's Floor (2016)
      Heaven's Floor
      6.8
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Political Animals (2016)
      Political Animals
      8.1
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Cracked (2015)
      Cracked
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Gina Gershon, David Arquette, Clifton Collins Jr., Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Emily Osment in Cleaners (2013)
      Cleaners
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2013–2014
    • Airplane Repo (2010)
      Airplane Repo
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • The Choice (2013)
      The Choice
      8.7
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Dreamland (2011)
      Dreamland
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce, and January Jones in Seeking Justice (2011)
      Seeking Justice
      6.1
      • Composer
      • 2011

    Music Department

    • Krieg in Europa - Das Ukraine-Drama (2021)
      Krieg in Europa - Das Ukraine-Drama
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • musician
      • 2021
    • Elliott Gould, Katherine Heigl, Dulé Hill, Laverne Cox, Dreama Walker, and Kobi Libii in Doubt (2017)
      Doubt
      5.9
      TV Series
      • composer: additional music
      • 2017
    • Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce, and January Jones in Seeking Justice (2011)
      Seeking Justice
      6.1
      • orchestration by
      • 2011
    • James Woods in Shark (2006)
      Shark
      7.1
      TV Series
      • composer: additional music (uncredited)
      • 2006–2008
    • Jason Statham in The Bank Job (2008)
      The Bank Job
      7.2
      • orchestrator
      • score mixer
      • score producer
      • 2008
    • Brad Rowe, Tina Holmes, Katie Walder, Trevor Wright, Jackson Wurth, and Ross Thomas in Shelter (2007)
      Shelter
      7.6
      • score producer
      • 2007
    • Anthony Hopkins in The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
      The World's Fastest Indian
      7.8
      • conductor
      • orchestrator
      • score producer (uncredited) ...
      • 2005
    • Vin Diesel, Larenz Tate, and Phil Aslaksen in A Man Apart (2003)
      A Man Apart
      6.0
      • composer: additional music
      • 2003
    • Harvey Keitel, Joey Lauren Adams, Gulshan Grover, and Ed Quinn in Beeper (2002)
      Beeper
      4.5
      • orchestrator
      • score mixer
      • 2002
    • John Michaelson and Christie Wood in Stakes (2002)
      Stakes
      3.1
      Video
      • stock music
      • 2002
    • Alexandra Holden and Michael Weston in Wishcraft (2002)
      Wishcraft
      5.2
      • orchestrator
      • 2002
    • 15 Minutes (2001)
      15 Minutes
      6.1
      • orchestrator
      • 2001
    • Dennis Quaid and Daniel Henson in Frequency (2000)
      Frequency
      7.4
      • composer: additional music (opening rescue sequence)
      • 2000
    • Price of Glory (2000)
      Price of Glory
      6.2
      • composer: additional music
      • 2000
    • Godzilla 2000 (1999)
      Godzilla 2000
      6.0
      • composer: additional music
      • 1999

    Actor

    • Phil Collins: The Singles Collection (1990)
      Phil Collins: The Singles Collection
      7.6
      Video
      • Video Director
      • Gyro Captain (uncredited)
      • 1990
    • Phil Collins in Phil Collins: Don't Lose My Number (1985)
      Phil Collins: Don't Lose My Number
      7.5
      Music Video
      • J. Peter Robinson
      • 1985

    Videos1

    Political Animals
    Trailer 2:35
    Political Animals

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Quatermass
    • Born
      • September 16, 1945
      • Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Denise Hudson2000 - present

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Close friends with fellow composer, Michael Hoenig. They have collaborated and worked on several films.

    FAQ

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    • How old is J. Peter Robinson?
      79 years old
    • When was J. Peter Robinson born?
      September 16, 1945
    • Where was J. Peter Robinson born?
      Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • What is J. Peter Robinson known for?
      Cocktail, Wayne's World, Vampire in Brooklyn, and The World's Fastest Indian
    • Is J. Peter Robinson married?
      Yes, to Denise Hudson since 2000

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