David Arnold
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David Arnold (born 23 January 1962) is a British film composer whose credits include scoring five James Bond films, as well as Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996), Godzilla (1998) and the television series Little Britain and Sherlock. For Independence Day he received a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television and for Sherlock he, and co-composer Michael Price, won a Creative Arts Emmy for the score of "His Last Vow", the final episode in the third series. Arnold scored the BBC / Amazon Prime series Good Omens (2019) adapted by Neil Gaiman from his book Good Omens, written with Terry Pratchett. Arnold is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Arnold, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Arnold Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Arnold reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Arnold's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of David Arnold's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Arnold Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Arnold's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Arnold has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Kemps: All Gold | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Sound of 007 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Score: A Film Music Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Best Ever Bond | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Highly Classified: The World of 007 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond | Self | Hit | Similar → |
David Arnold - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Arnold?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Arnold is "Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has David Arnold acted in?
David Arnold has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Arnold?
Other notable films include "The Sound of 007", "Score: A Film Music Documentary", and "Nobody Does It Better: The Music of James Bond".