Biography
Joel King Goldsmith (November 19, 1957 – April 29, 2012) was an American composer of film, television, and video game music. Joel Goldsmith was born on November 19, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, the third of four children of Sharon (née Hennagin), a singer, and renowned composer Jerry Goldsmith. He was of Jewish descent. Goldsmith's maternal uncle was composer and professor Michael Hennagin.He was the main composer for the TV series Stargate SG-1, although the main titles were written by David Arnold (who composed the score to Stargate, the film that began the Stargate franchise). For Stargate Atlantis, Goldsmith composed the main titles and the score. He also composed the main title theme and score for the second season of the CBS series Martial Law.
During his career, he usually collaborated with two composers; his father Jerry Goldsmith, and Neal Acree. He made his first move into video games music in 2006, scoring Call of Duty 3. During his final years, Goldsmith relocated to Hidden Hills, California, where he built a home studio in his back yard.
Goldsmith died of cancer on April 29, 2012, aged 54, at his home in Hidden Hills, California. His interment was at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery.
Filmography
all 60
Movies 56
TV Shows 4
self 1
War of the Dead (2011)
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009)
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008)
Fatal Desire (2006)
Haunting Sarah (2005)
Stargate Atlantis (2004)
Helen of Troy (2003)
Helen of Troy (2003)
Thank Heaven (2001)
Militia (2000)
Chameleon 3: Dark Angel (2000)
Diamonds (1999)
Monster! (1999)
Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season (1999)
Inferno (1998)
Double Edge (1998)
Blade Squad (1998)
Shadow of Doubt (1998)
Kull the Conqueror (1997)
Stargate SG-1 (1997)
Shiloh (1996)
Vampirella (1996)
One Good Turn (1996)
Rattled (1996)
Ein tödliches Vergehen (1996)
Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith (1995)
Midnight Man (1995)
The Outer Limits (1995)
Bad Blood (1994)
Little Miss Millions (1993)
Man's Best Friend (1993)
Joshua Tree (1993)
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)
A Woman, Her Men, and Her Futon (1992)
Brotherhood of the Gun (1991)
Blue Desert (1991)
Across the Tracks (1991)
Instant Karma (1990)
The Rift (1990)
Moon 44 (1990)
Jobman (1989)
Watchers (1988)
Counterforce (1988)
Banzai Runner (1987)
No Safe Haven (1987)
Crystal Heart (1986)
Murieron a la mitad del rio (1986)
Ricky 1 (1986)
Hollywood Hot Tubs (1984)
The Man with Two Brains (1983)
Olivia (1983)
Island of Blood (1982)
The Day Time Ended (1980)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Nocturna (1979)
Doomsday Chronicles (1979)
Laserblast (1978)
Ramona!
Behind the Mythology of Stargate SG-1
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GenderMale
Birthday1957-11-19
Deathday2012-04-29 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States of America
Height
FatherJerry Goldsmith
MotherSharon Hennagin Goldsmith
SiblingsAaron Goldsmith, Carrie Goldsmith, Jennifer Goldsmith, Ellen Goldsmith Edson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJoel King Goldsmith
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