Portrait of Rachel Portman

Rachel Portman

Bio: Rachel Mary Berkeley Portman, OBE (born 11 December 1960) is an English composer who is best known for scoring films. Portman's career in music began with writing music for drama in BBC and Channel 4 films such as Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Mike Leigh's Four Days in July and Jim Henson's Storyteller series
Born: Sun, Dec 11 1960
Birthplace: Haslemere, Surrey, England, UK
Rachel Portman is 64 years old
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Poster of The Return
The Return
Rachel Portman was
63 in The Return
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 07 2024
Poster of Dancing Fruit
Dancing Fruit
Rachel Portman was
62 in Dancing Fruit
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of Julia
Julia
Rachel Portman was
60 in Julia
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 04 2021
Poster of Godmothered
Godmothered
Rachel Portman was
59 in Godmothered
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 04 2020
Poster of Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
Rachel Portman was
59 in Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
as 'Music'.
Thu, Dec 26 2019
Poster of The Street
The Street
Rachel Portman was
58 in The Street
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Archie
Archie
Rachel Portman was
58 in Archie
as 'Music'.
Fri, Jun 28 2019
Poster of Their Finest
Their Finest
Rachel Portman was
56 in Their Finest
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of A Dog's Purpose
A Dog's Purpose
Rachel Portman was
56 in A Dog's Purpose
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of Race
Race
Rachel Portman was
55 in Race
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Despite the Falling Snow
Despite the Falling Snow
Rachel Portman was
55 in Despite the Falling Snow
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of Sainsbury's: Mog's Christmas Calamity
Sainsbury's: Mog's Christmas Calamity
Rachel Portman was
54 in Sainsbury's: Mog's Christmas Calamity
as 'Music'.
Tue, Dec 01 2015
Poster of Bessie
Bessie
Rachel Portman was
54 in Bessie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of Dolphin Tale 2
Dolphin Tale 2
Rachel Portman was
53 in Dolphin Tale 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 11 2014
Poster of Still Life
Still Life
Rachel Portman was
52 in Still Life
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 28 2013
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Rachel Portman was
52 in Paradise
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of The Right Kind of Wrong
The Right Kind of Wrong
Rachel Portman was
52 in The Right Kind of Wrong
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Belle
Belle
Rachel Portman was
52 in Belle
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
Rachel Portman was
51 in Private Peaceful
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Bel Ami
Bel Ami
Rachel Portman was
51 in Bel Ami
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of The Vow
The Vow
Rachel Portman was
51 in The Vow
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Feb 05 2012
Poster of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Rachel Portman was
50 in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 15 2011
Poster of His Way
His Way
Rachel Portman was
50 in His Way
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Poster of One Day
One Day
Rachel Portman was
50 in One Day
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 02 2011
Poster of National Theatre Live: London Assurance
National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Rachel Portman was
49 in National Theatre Live: London Assurance
as 'Music'.
Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of Never Let Me Go
Never Let Me Go
Rachel Portman was
49 in Never Let Me Go
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Mar 18 2010
Poster of Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens
Rachel Portman was
48 in Grey Gardens
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Jun 21 2009
Poster of The Duchess
The Duchess
Rachel Portman was
47 in The Duchess
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 05 2008
Poster of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Rachel Portman was
47 in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Aug 06 2008
Poster of Infamous
Infamous
Rachel Portman was
45 in Infamous
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of The Lake House
The Lake House
Rachel Portman was
45 in The Lake House
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 16 2006
Poster of It's a Happy Movie: The Children's Making-of
It's a Happy Movie: The Children's Making-of
Rachel Portman was
45 in It's a Happy Movie: The Children's Making-of
as 'Music'.
Wed, Apr 19 2006
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Rachel Portman was
44 in Oliver Twist
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie
Rachel Portman was
44 in Because of Winn-Dixie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 18 2005
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Rachel Portman was
43 in The Manchurian Candidate
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Mona Lisa Smile
Mona Lisa Smile
Rachel Portman was
43 in Mona Lisa Smile
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 19 2003
Poster of The Human Stain
The Human Stain
Rachel Portman was
42 in The Human Stain
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Rachel Portman was
42 in Nicholas Nickleby
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 27 2002
Poster of The Truth About Charlie
The Truth About Charlie
Rachel Portman was
41 in The Truth About Charlie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Hart's War
Hart's War
Rachel Portman was
41 in Hart's War
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 15 2002
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Rachel Portman was
40 in The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Orchestrator, Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of The Closer You Get
The Closer You Get
Rachel Portman was
40 in The Closer You Get
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 27 2000
Poster of Chocolat
Chocolat
Rachel Portman was
40 in Chocolat
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of The Legend of Bagger Vance
The Legend of Bagger Vance
Rachel Portman was
39 in The Legend of Bagger Vance
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
Rachel Portman was
39 in The Cider House Rules
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of Ratcatcher
Ratcatcher
Rachel Portman was
38 in Ratcatcher
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of Home Fries
Home Fries
Rachel Portman was
37 in Home Fries
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Beloved
Beloved
Rachel Portman was
37 in Beloved
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Rachel Portman was
36 in Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
as 'Songs, Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Nov 11 1997
Poster of Addicted to Love
Addicted to Love
Rachel Portman was
36 in Addicted to Love
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 23 1997
Poster of Marvin's Room
Marvin's Room
Rachel Portman was
36 in Marvin's Room
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Emma
Emma
Rachel Portman was
35 in Emma
as 'Orchestrator, Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Rachel Portman was
35 in The Adventures of Pinocchio
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 26 1996
Poster of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Rachel Portman was
34 in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of Palookaville
Palookaville
Rachel Portman was
34 in Palookaville
as 'Music'.
Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of Smoke
Smoke
Rachel Portman was
34 in Smoke
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of A Pyromaniac's Love Story
A Pyromaniac's Love Story
Rachel Portman was
34 in A Pyromaniac's Love Story
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of The Road to Wellville
The Road to Wellville
Rachel Portman was
33 in The Road to Wellville
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 28 1994
Poster of War of the Buttons
War of the Buttons
Rachel Portman was
33 in War of the Buttons
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 29 1994
Poster of Great Moments in Aviation
Great Moments in Aviation
Rachel Portman was
33 in Great Moments in Aviation
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of Only You
Only You
Rachel Portman was
33 in Only You
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of Sirens
Sirens
Rachel Portman was
33 in Sirens
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club
Rachel Portman was
32 in The Joy Luck Club
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 08 1993
Poster of Friends
Friends
Rachel Portman was
32 in Friends
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 26 1993
Poster of Benny & Joon
Benny & Joon
Rachel Portman was
32 in Benny & Joon
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome
Rachel Portman was
32 in Ethan Frome
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of Used People
Used People
Rachel Portman was
32 in Used People
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 16 1992
Poster of Rebecca's Daughters
Rebecca's Daughters
Rachel Portman was
31 in Rebecca's Daughters
as 'Music'.
Thu, Mar 05 1992
Poster of Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen
Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen
Rachel Portman was
31 in Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen
as 'Music'.
Thu, Feb 06 1992
Poster of Flea Bites
Flea Bites
Rachel Portman was
31 in Flea Bites
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Jan 26 1992
Poster of Where Angels Fear to Tread
Where Angels Fear to Tread
Rachel Portman was
30 in Where Angels Fear to Tread
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Living with Dinosaurs
Living with Dinosaurs
Rachel Portman was
30 in Living with Dinosaurs
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Dec 30 1990
Poster of The Widowmaker
The Widowmaker
Rachel Portman was
30 in The Widowmaker
as 'Music, Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 29 1990
Poster of Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet
Rachel Portman was
29 in Life Is Sweet
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
Rachel Portman was
29 in Shoot to Kill
as 'Music'.
Sun, Jun 03 1990
Poster of Sometime in August
Sometime in August
Rachel Portman was
29 in Sometime in August
as 'Music'.
Sun, Feb 25 1990
Poster of Antonia and Jane
Antonia and Jane
Rachel Portman was
29 in Antonia and Jane
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
Rachel Portman was
29 in The Woman in Black
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Dec 24 1989
Poster of Monster Maker
Monster Maker
Rachel Portman was
28 in Monster Maker
as 'Music'.
Mon, Jan 23 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Rachel Portman was
27 in The Storyteller
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Jul 31 1988
Poster of The Short & Curlies
The Short & Curlies
Rachel Portman was
26 in The Short & Curlies
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of 1914 All Out
1914 All Out
Rachel Portman was
26 in 1914 All Out
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Nov 08 1987
Poster of The Falklands War: The Untold Story
The Falklands War: The Untold Story
Rachel Portman was
26 in The Falklands War: The Untold Story
as 'Music'.
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of Four Days in July
Four Days in July
Rachel Portman was
23 in Four Days in July
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 29 1984
Poster of Last Day of Summer
Last Day of Summer
Rachel Portman was
23 in Last Day of Summer
as 'Music'.
Thu, Jun 07 1984
Poster of Privileged
Privileged
Rachel Portman was
21 in Privileged
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 01 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Rachel Portman was
29+ in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Poster of Nice Work
Nice Work
Rachel Portman was
28+ in Nice Work
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1989
Poster of A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Rachel Portman was
26+ in A Little Princess
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1987