Leslie Bricusse is a popular British poet, musician, and lyricist for stage music. The Oscar winner for a long creative career has composed many worthy works, which today are considered classics of the genre.
He has collaborated with world-class stars on his account. He was nominated 10 times for an Oscar. In the 63rd year, Leslie was awarded a Grammy.
Childhood and youth of Leslie Bricusse
The artist's date of birth is January 29, 1931. He was born in London. Leslie was brought up in a traditionally intelligent family, whose members respected music, in particular classical.
Leslie was the most active and versatile child. He was interested not only in musical works. Bricasse studied well at school. It was especially easy for him to study the humanities and exact sciences.
After receiving an education in elementary school, he entered the University of Cambridge without much effort. During this period of time, the formation of Leslie as a musician, composer and actor begins.
At the university, he became one of the founders of the Musical Comedy Club, as well as the president of the Rampa Theater Club. He tried on the role of co-creator, director and actor of several music shows. Out Of The Blue and Lady At The Wheel have since been staged at the West End theater in London. During this period of time, Bricasse received his Master of Arts degree.
The creative path of Leslie Bricusse
Leslie was doubly lucky when he was spotted by the now deceased Beatrice Lilly. She watched him play in one of the performances of the Rampa Club. The Canadian comedian invited him to be a member of the revue show "An Evening with Beatrice Lilly" at the Globe Theatre. The aspiring artist got a key role. Throughout the year, she honed her skills on the theater stage.
Around the same period of time, he discovers several more talents in himself - composer and poet. He writes scripts for musicals and music for films.
Leslie falls in love with music and composing activities. He leaves acting and plunges into a new profession. During this period of time, he is working on films: "Stop the Earth - I'll get off", "Roar of makeup, smell of the crowd", "Doctor Dolittle", "Scrooge", "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". He composed about four dozen musicals and film scripts.
At the end of the 80s of the last century, his name was immortalized in the American Hall of Fame. Some time later, he took part in the Victor / Victoria project.
In the new century, he became an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). He also wrote lyrics for the film "Bruce Almighty" and the animated series "Madagascar". Since 2009, he has been working on the show "Brick to Brick".
Leslie Bricusse: details of the artist's personal life
In 1958, the composer married the charming Yvonne Romaine. Work connected them. Leslie's wife realized herself as an actress. The couple's family life was almost cloudless. The wife gave Leslie an heir. They were engaged in raising a son named Adam.
Death of Leslie Bricusse
He died on October 19, 2021 in the territory of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. He did not suffer from diseases. Death came from natural causes. His representatives wrote that he simply fell asleep and did not wake up in the morning.
