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John Holt(1947-2014)

  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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John Holt was born on 11 July 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica. He was a composer, known for Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), Monster (2003) and Striptease (1996). He was married to Merl. He died on 19 October 2014 in London, England, UK.
BornJuly 11, 1947
DiedOctober 19, 2014(67)
BornJuly 11, 1947
DiedOctober 19, 2014(67)
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Known for

Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric in Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
Speed 2: Cruise Control
4.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 1997
Christina Ricci and Charlize Theron in Monster (2003)
Monster
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 2003
Demi Moore in Striptease (1996)
Striptease
4.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 1996
Emma Stone in Easy A (2010)
Easy A
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2010

Credits

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Composer



  • Kardinal Offishall Feat. Keri Hilson: Numba 1 (Tide Is High)
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2008
  • Atomic Kitten: The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling) (2002)
    Atomic Kitten: The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)
    5.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2002
  • UB40: Wear You to the Ball (1990)
    UB40: Wear You to the Ball
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • Blondie: The Tide Is High (1980)
    Blondie: The Tide Is High
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1980
  • Blondie: The Tide Is High (Alternate Version)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1980

Soundtrack



  • Sailor Dreps and Solomon Daniels in Larry & Waldon (2023)
    Larry & Waldon
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Tide is High"
    • 2025
  • Acapulco (2021)
    Acapulco
    7.8
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Tide Is High" (uncredited)
    • 2024
  • Levi Brown and Jordan Bolger in This Town (2024)
    This Town
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Tide is High"
    • 2024
  • Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Ernie Hudson, Jackie Earle Haley, and Ashley Greene in The Retirement Plan (2023)
    The Retirement Plan
    5.1
    • writer: "The Tide Is High"
    • 2023
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Tide is High"
    • performer: "Everybody Needs Love", "Do You Love Me" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 2007–2023
  • Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson in Rye Lane (2023)
    Rye Lane
    7.2
    • performer: "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine"
    • 2023
  • Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward in Empire of Light (2022)
    Empire of Light
    6.7
    • writer: "The Tide is High"
    • 2022
  • Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul (2015)
    Better Call Saul
    9.0
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Tide Is High"
    • 2022
  • Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal in Aftersun (2022)
    Aftersun
    7.6
    • writer: "The Tide Is High"
    • 2022
  • Kelly Preston, Sally Phillips, Jenny Seagrove, and Elizabeth Dormer-Phillips in Off the Rails (2021)
    Off the Rails
    5.3
    • writer: "The Tide is High"
    • 2021
  • Ben Miller in Death in Paradise (2011)
    Death in Paradise
    7.8
    TV Series
    • performer: "No Place Like Home" (Uncredited)
    • writer: "No Place Like Home" (Uncredited)
    • performer: "My Heart Is Gone", "No Place Like Home" (uncredited, uncredited) ...
    • 2011–2021
  • Carla Gugino in Jett (2019)
    Jett
    7.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "The Tide Is High"
    • 2019
  • Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records (2018)
    Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records
    7.2
    • performer: "Ali Baba"
    • writer: "Ali Baba"
    • 2018
  • The Romanoffs (2018)
    The Romanoffs
    7.0
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "The Tide Is High"
    • 2018
  • Summer Days, Summer Nights (2018)
    Summer Days, Summer Nights
    6.2
    • writer: "The Tide Is High"
    • 2018

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 11, 1947
    • Kingston, Jamaica
  • Died
    • October 19, 2014
    • London, England, UK(colon cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Merl? - October 19, 2014 (his death, 10 children)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    In 2004 he was awarded the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) by the Jamaican government for his contribution to Jamaican music.

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  • When did John Holt die?
    October 19, 2014
  • How did John Holt die?
    Colon cancer
  • How old was John Holt when he died?
    67 years old
  • Where did John Holt die?
    London, England, UK
  • When was John Holt born?
    July 11, 1947

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