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John Farrar(I)

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John Farrar was born on 8 November 1946 in Melbourne, Australia. He is a composer and actor, known for Grease (1978), Xanadu (1980) and Flight of the Navigator (1986). He has been married to Pat Carroll since 6 January 1970. They have two children.
BornNovember 8, 1946
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    Grease
    7.2
    • Music Department(uncredited)
    • 1978
    Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu (1980)
    Xanadu
    5.4
    • Music Department
    • 1980
    Joey Cramer in Flight of the Navigator (1986)
    Flight of the Navigator
    6.9
    • Soundtrack
    • 1986
    Minnie Driver, Vivica A. Fox, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, Jim Carter, Hugh Dancy, Parminder Nagra, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
    Ella Enchanted
    6.3
    • Soundtrack
    • 2004

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • The Voice: Campout (2021)
      The Voice: Campout
      Short
      • writer: "Hopelessly Devoted to You"
      • 2021
    • Stage-To-Screen (2020)
      Stage-To-Screen
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Dave Audé Feat. Olivia Newton-John & Chloe Lattanzi: You Have to Believe
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 2015
    • You Have to Believe (2015)
      You Have to Believe
      8.2
      Video
      • written by
      • 2015
    • John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John: I Think You Might Like It (2012)
      John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John: I Think You Might Like It
      5.6
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Olivia Newton-John and Dan Murphy in Olivia Newton-John: Magic (Peach & Murphy Remix) (2011)
      Olivia Newton-John: Magic (Peach & Murphy Remix)
      Music Video
      • songwriter
      • 2011
    • Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold I (2005)
      Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold I
      7.6
      Video
      • music producer
      • 2005
    • Cliff Richard: I Do Not Love You Isabella
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 1996
    • Cliff Richard: Misunderstood Man
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 1995
    • Cliff Richard & Olivia Newton-John: Had to Be (1995)
      Cliff Richard & Olivia Newton-John: Had to Be
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 1995
    • Debbie Gibson and Craig McLachlan in Craig Mclachlan Feat. Debbie Gibson: You're the One That I Want (1993)
      Craig Mclachlan Feat. Debbie Gibson: You're the One That I Want
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 1993
    • Olivia Newton-John: Reach Out for Me (1989)
      Olivia Newton-John: Reach Out for Me
      6.8
      Music Video
      • produced by
      • 1989
    • Olivia Newton-John: Soul Kiss (1985)
      Olivia Newton-John: Soul Kiss
      7.9
      Music Video
      • guitar
      • produced by
      • 1985
    • Olivia: Soul Kiss (1985)
      Olivia: Soul Kiss
      9.0
      Video
      • music producer: Buffalo Music
      • 1985
    • Olivia (1983)
      Olivia
      9.0
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 1983

    Composer

    • Dave Audé Feat. Olivia Newton-John & Chloe Lattanzi: You Have to Believe
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John: I Think You Might Like It (2012)
      John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John: I Think You Might Like It
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2012
    • Olivia Newton-John and Dan Murphy in Olivia Newton-John: Magic (Peach & Murphy Remix) (2011)
      Olivia Newton-John: Magic (Peach & Murphy Remix)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Cliff Richard: I Do Not Love You Isabella
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1996
    • Cliff Richard: Misunderstood Man
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Cliff Richard & Olivia Newton-John: Had to Be (1995)
      Cliff Richard & Olivia Newton-John: Had to Be
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1995
    • Debbie Gibson and Craig McLachlan in Craig Mclachlan Feat. Debbie Gibson: You're the One That I Want (1993)
      Craig Mclachlan Feat. Debbie Gibson: You're the One That I Want
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Olivia Newton-John and Juliet Sorci in A Mom for Christmas (1990)
      A Mom for Christmas
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
      The Magical World of Disney
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Olivia Newton-John: Emotional Tangle (1985)
      Olivia Newton-John: Emotional Tangle
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1985
    • Olivia Newton-John: A Little More Love (1982 Version)
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Olivia Newton-John: Falling (1982)
      Olivia Newton-John: Falling
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You (1982 Version)
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Olivia Newton-John: Landslide (1982)
      Olivia Newton-John: Landslide
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • Olivia Newton-John: Magic (1982)
      Olivia Newton-John: Magic
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982

    Actor

    • Dead Man's Shoes (2004)
      Dead Man's Shoes
      7.5
      • Super 8 footage
      • 2004
    • Olivia Newton-John: Deeper Than the Night (1978)
      Olivia Newton-John: Deeper Than the Night
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Music Producer (uncredited)
      • 1978

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Marvin Welch & Farrar
    • Born
      • November 8, 1946
      • Melbourne, Australia
    • Spouse
      • Pat CarrollJanuary 6, 1970 - present (2 children)

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      Music producer, singer, songwriter, music arranger and guitarist, best known for his work with Olivia Newton-John with whom he wrote and produced many hit songs.

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