Dudley Moore

AKA:
Dudley Stuart John Moore
Nationality:
English
Birthdate:
04/19/1935
Birthplace:
Dagenham, Essex, England
Death Date:
03/27/2002
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biography
A diminutive (5'2"), multi-talented performer, Dudley Moore originally harbored a desire to be a musician. Born and raised in the London suburb of Dagenham, he developed an early love for music and by age eight was studying piano. Four years later, Moore was attending the prestigious Guildhall School of Music, concentrating on violin and organ. A scholarship to Oxford appeared to solidify his career path, but while attending university, he began to branch out, penning incidental music for plays and eventually acting on stage. Still, after receiving two degrees, he spent the next couple of Continued
milestones
Year
Milestone
1955 
First stage appearance with Oxford University Drama Society
 
Wrote toothpaste jingles that played in the West Indies; composed an original ballet
1958 
Became resident composer for London's Royal Court Theater; composed first stage score for "Serjeant Musgrave's Dance"
1959 
Traveled to the USA as a sideman with the Vic Lewis Orchestra; toured US military camps
1959 
Performed as jazz pianist at the Duplex in NYC
Continued