English musicians born in 1905
Here are 14 famous musicians from England were born in 1905:
Robert Donat
Robert Donat (March 18, 1905 Withington-June 9, 1958 London) otherwise known as Friedrich Robert Donath, Don or Fritz was an English actor. He had three children, Joanna Donat, John Donat and Brian Donat.
Donat was born and raised in Withington, Manchester, England. He began his acting career on stage in the 1920s before transitioning to film in the 1930s. He made his film debut in the 1932 movie "Men of Tomorrow" and went on to star in numerous successful films, including "The 39 Steps" (1935), "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" (1939), and "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" (1958).
Donat had a reputation for being a dedicated and versatile actor, often able to play a wide range of roles with ease. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" and was nominated for several other awards throughout his career.
Despite his success in acting, Donat struggled with chronic asthma throughout his life, and it eventually led to his death at the age of 53. His legacy as a talented and beloved actor lives on through his many performances on stage and screen.
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Michael Tippett
Michael Tippett (January 2, 1905 Eastcote-January 8, 1998 London) also known as Michael Kemp Tippet, Tippett, Michael or Sir Michael Tippet was an English composer and conductor.
His albums: Concerto for Double String Orchestra \ Corelli Fantasia (Academy of St Martin-in-the-fields feat. conductor: Sir Neville Marriner), Symphonies 1-4 / Suite form "New Year" (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor Richard Hickox) (disc 1), Triple Concerto; Concerto for Orchestra (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor Richard Hickox), A Child of Our Time (The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), Piano Concerto / Ritual Dances, The Knot Garden / A Child of Our Time, A Child of Our Time, Tippett Conducts Tippett (Scottish Chamber Orchestra feat. conductor: Sir Michael Tippett), Piano Concerto / Fantasia on a Theme of Handel / Piano Sonatas (BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Martyn Brabbins, piano: Steven Osborne) and The English Connection. Genres he performed: 20th-century classical music and Opera.
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Constant Lambert
Constant Lambert (August 23, 1905 Fulham-August 2, 1951 London) a.k.a. Leonard Constant Lambert or Lambert, Constant was an English composer and conductor. He had one child, Kit Lambert.
His most important albums: Summer's Last Will and Testament / Rio Grande / Aubade (The Chorus of Opera North, Leeds Festival Chorus & English Northern Philharmonia feat. conductor: David Lloyd-Jones), Overture: The Bird Actors / Romeo and Juliet / Pomona and Piano Music by Malcolm Arnold & Constant Lambert. Genres: Incidental music, Ballet, 20th-century classical music and Ballet.
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William Alwyn
William Alwyn (November 7, 1905 Northampton-September 11, 1985 Southwold) also known as Alwyn, William, William Alwyn Smith or William Alwyn, CBE was an English conductor, composer, teacher, flutist, poet, musician, artist and film score composer.
His albums include Lyra Angelica / Autumn Legend / Pastoral Fantasia / Tragic Interlude, Elizabethan Dances / Oboe Concerto / Aphrodite in Aulis, Symphonies Nos. 1 and 3 (Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra feat. conductor: David Lloyd-Jones), Chamber Music, Symphony no. 2 / Overture to a Masque / The Magic Island / Derby Day / Fanfare for a Joyful Occasion, Symphony no. 1 / Piano Concerto no. 1, , Symphony no. 3 / Violin Concerto, Symphony no. 4 / Elizabethan Dances / Festival March and . Genres: Opera.
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Florence Desmond
Florence Desmond (May 31, 1905 London-January 16, 1993 Guildford) also known as Forence Desmond, Desmond, Florence or Florence Dawson was an English actor, comedian and impersonator.
She began her career in the music halls of London in the 1920s and later transitioned to film and radio. Desmond was known for her comedy and impressions of famous personalities including Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, and Josephine Baker. She appeared in several films including "Aren't Men Beasts!" (1937) and "The Galloping Major" (1951) and also had her own radio show called "The Florence Desmond Show". Desmond was also an active member of the Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II, where she entertained troops and raised morale. She was married twice, first to the actor Charles Farrell and then to the radio and television executive Tom Campbell Black. Desmond continued performing well into her seventies and passed away at the age of 87.
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Clifton Parker
Clifton Parker (February 5, 1905 Forest Hill, London-September 2, 1989 Marlow) also known as Edward John Clifton Parker was an English film score composer and composer. He had two children, Roselyn Ann Clifton Parker and Julia Stoneham.
His albums: Damn the Defiant! and H.M.S. Defiant / Behold a Pale Horse.
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Marjorie Westbury
Marjorie Westbury (June 18, 1905 Oldbury-December 16, 1989) was an English singer and actor.
She is best known for her work in radio dramas, particularly her portrayal of Grace Gibson in the long-running Australian radio series "Doctor Paul". She also had a successful career as a concert and operatic soprano, performing in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the BBC Proms. Westbury was a versatile performer, with a rich, powerful voice and the ability to sing in a variety of styles, from classical opera to popular music. Apart from her work in broadcasting and stage, she also appeared in films, television shows, and even narrated audio books. Westbury received several honours for her contributions to the arts, including an OBE in 1976.
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Elizabeth Poston
Elizabeth Poston (October 24, 1905 Hertfordshire-March 18, 1987) also known as Elisabeth Poston was an English , .
composer, arranger and writer. She was born in Hertfordshire, England and studied music at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Poston started her career working for the BBC as a composer and arranger. During World War II, she worked for the Red Cross organizing entertainment for soldiers. In the late 1940s, she composed music for the film industry and worked on several British films including "The Naked Heart" and "The Blue Lagoon". Poston was also an accomplished writer, and wrote several books on music and composers, including a biography of composer Gustav Holst. She was also a lecturer and taught at the Royal Academy of Music and Oxford University. Poston is perhaps best known for her choral music and traditional folk song arrangements, including "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" and "The Sycamore Tree". She was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her contributions to music in 1979.
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Christian Darnton
Christian Darnton (October 30, 1905 Leeds-April 14, 1981) was an English , .
Christian Darnton (October 30, 1905 Leeds-April 14, 1981) was an English scientist and inventor. He is best known for his contributions to the development of radar during World War II. Darnton worked in the Telecommunications Research Establishment at Malvern, where he helped to refine radar technology for use in the war effort. He was instrumental in designing and building radar systems for both ground-based and airborne applications, including the GEE system used for navigation and the AI radar used for detecting and intercepting enemy aircraft. After the war, Darnton continued his work in the field of electronics, and was awarded the Faraday Medal by the Institution of Electrical Engineers in recognition of his contributions to the field. In addition to his scientific work, Darnton was also an accomplished musician and wrote several works for the organ.
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Jule Styne
Jule Styne (December 31, 1905 London-September 20, 1994 New York City) a.k.a. Jules Styne, Julius Kerwin Styne, Julie, Julius Kerwin Stein or Julie Styne was an English songwriter, film score composer, television producer, actor and writer.
His most important albums: Funny Girl, Gypsy (1989 Broadway revival cast), Funny Girl (1968 film cast), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949 original Broadway cast), Gypsy: A Musical Fable, Gypsy (1973 original London cast), Look to the Lilies (1970 studio cast) / Pleasures and Palaces (1965 Detroit cast), Do Re Mi (1960 original Broadway cast), Bells Are Ringing (1960 film cast) and Gypsy (2008 Broadway revival cast).
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Boyd Neel
Boyd Neel (July 19, 1905 England-September 30, 1981) also known as Neel, Boyd was an English , .
Boyd Neel was an English conductor, violist, and founder of the Boyd Neel Orchestra. He began his career as a violist, but transitioned to conducting in the 1930s. During World War II, Neel worked with the BBC, supervising the broadcasting of classical music. In 1947, he founded the Boyd Neel Orchestra, which specialized in performing baroque and early classical music. Neel was also a professor at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto from 1951 until his retirement in 1970. He received numerous honors throughout his career, including the Order of Canada in 1972.
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Grahame Clifford
Grahame Clifford (December 25, 1905-January 26, 1984) was an English singer.
He was best known for his performances in the genre of traditional folk, sea shanties, and other forms of English music. Clifford had a distinctive baritone voice that was well-suited to the bawdy and humorous lyrics of many traditional folk songs. He was a regular performer on BBC radio's "The Voices of Walter Fitzgerald" program during the 1950s and 60s. Clifford's most famous songs include "The Foggy Dew," "Botany Bay," and "The Bonny Labouring Boy." He also appeared in several films of the 1940s and 50s, including "The Blue Lagoon" (1949) and "The Black Knight" (1954). Clifford continued to perform and record music throughout his life, and he remained a beloved figure in the English folk music community until his death in 1984.
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Mantovani
Mantovani (November 15, 1905 Venice-March 29, 1980 Royal Tunbridge Wells) also known as Annunzio Paolo Mantovani, Mantovani and his Tipica Orchestra, Mantovani mit seinem Charmaine-Orchester, Annunzio Mantovani or Monty was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, violinist, actor, film score composer and music director. He had two children, Kenneth Mantovani and Paula Irene Mantovani.
His albums include Classic Love Songs (disc 1), Broadway Encores, Christmas Carols, Holy Night, Exodus / Great Films - Great Themes, Favorite Christmas Carols, Mr. Music..., Mantovani's Golden Hits, Songs to Remember / The Incomparable Mantovani and Gems Forever.
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Harry Revel
Harry Revel (December 21, 1905 London-November 3, 1958 New York City) was an English composer, film score composer and actor.
His albums include Music Out of the Moon.
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