Christophe Beck

Canadian composer renowned for film and television scores across diverse genres.Born in Montreal, Beck studied music at Yale University and film scoring at USC. He gained prominence through his Emmy-winning work on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and has since scored major films including 'Frozen,' 'Ant-Man,' 'The Hangover,' and 'Edge of Tomorrow.' Known for his versatility, he collaborates frequently with directors like Shawn Levy and Peyton Reed.
  • Beck won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1998 for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' establishing his career during the show's second season after replacing original composer Walter Murphy.
  • He took over scoring duties for 'Ant-Man' (2015) from John Powell with just weeks remaining before the film's release, delivering the soundtrack under extreme time pressure.
  • Despite his success in blockbusters, Beck frequently works on smaller projects like indie films and documentaries, including 'Waiting for Superman' and 'Paperman.'
  • Beck's sister died during the production of 'Buffy,' profoundly influencing his emotional approach to scoring the series' darker seasons.