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Patrick Doyle is a celebrated Scottish composer, best known for his powerful and evocative orchestral scores for numerous major motion pictures. Born in Uddingston, Scotland, Patrick Doyle initially trained and worked as an actor before transitioning to music composition. His major breakthrough came composing the score for Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Henry V' (1989), launching a prolific career in film. Doyle has scored over 60 films, including many for director Kenneth Branagh (e.g., 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Hamlet', 'Thor'), as well as 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Gosford Park', 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', 'Brave', 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', and 'Murder on the Orient Express'. His work is characterized by its melodic richness, emotional depth, and strong orchestral traditions.

• Despite achieving significant success, Doyle faced a life-threatening battle with acute myeloid leukemia in the late 1990s. Remarkably, he recorded parts of his score for 'Great Expectations' (1998) while undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatment.
• He considers his score for Alfonso Cuarón's 'A Little Princess' (1995) to be among his most personal and cherished works.
• Doyle's background as a classically trained actor, particularly his extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) alongside Kenneth Branagh, deeply informs his approach to composing for Shakespearean adaptations and dramatic narratives.