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American composer renowned for iconic film and television scores spanning five decades.Fox studied at Paris Conservatoire with Nadia Boulanger. His career includes Oscar-nominated film scores, Emmy-winning TV themes (Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley), and collaborations with artists like Barry White. He co-wrote Killing Me Softly with His Song, later a Grammy-winning hit for Roberta Flack.

• Fox's Killing Me Softly with His Song (co-written with Norman Gimbel) was inspired by Lori Lieberman's reaction to a Don McLean concert. Roberta Flack's 1973 version won Record of the Year at the Grammys.
• Despite early classical training, Fox transitioned to pop and commercial music, initially arranging for Chubby Checker and writing jingles before breaking into Hollywood.
• He survived a near-fatal plane crash in 1964 that killed two fellow passengers, an event that profoundly influenced his life perspective and career trajectory.
• Fox co-founded the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) in 1983, advocating for creators' rights amid industry royalty disputes.
• His 1970s collaborations with lyricist Norman Gimbel included themes for ABC's Wide World of Sports and films like Barbarella and Goodbye Columbus.