Leslie Bricusse

Leslie Bricusse is a widely known, popular personality who has given tremendous work and projects in the industry. He is an English composer, lyricist, and playwright best known for his work in musicals and film theme music.He is a double Oscar and Grammy winner who is vastly recognised for writing music and lyrics for movies like Doctor Do little, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Scrooge, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Tom and Jerry: The Movie, including the songs "Goldfinger."

He was born on 29 January 1931 in northwest London's suburb Pinner, Middlesex. He finished his schooling at the University College School in London and later went to college to complete further educational qualifications. Afterward, he attended the Gonville and Caius College of Cambridge. After that, he entered the film industry and dedicated himself to his career and began his journey in the world of movies and web series. He wrote a musical named Stop the World – I Want to Get Off (1961) in association with Anthony Newley, and it became a film after some years. In addition, he also wrote some other musicals in collaboration with Anthony, for example, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd (1965), and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).

All these songs have gained immense fame and love from people worldwide. They received an Academy Award nomination for the song "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" in the category of Best Original Song Score. He has also worked as a lyricist and has given enormous work in this industry. As a lyricist, he got the opportunity to work with the famous composer Cyril Ornadel on Pickwick (1963). In addition, he collaborated with Henry Mancini Henry Mancini was an American Composer, arranger, >> Read More... for Victor/Victoria in 1982, Tom and Jerry: The Movie in 1992, and with John Williams Born on February 8, 1932, in New York City in USA, >> Read More... for the film Hook in 1991. His most significant accomplishments as a composer and lyricist include Doctor Do little (1967), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Talk to the Animals"), and the less-successful Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969). This recognition assisted him in gaining exaltation across the nation. Furthermore, his other notable works consist of "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and "The Candy Man," which was a mega-hit and was vastly admired by his fans. Talking about his personal life, he wedded actress Yvonne Romain a long time ago and is blessed with a baby boy named Adam.