Patrick Doyle, born on 6 April 1953 in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a classically trained composer known for his illustrious career in film, television, and theatre. He graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music in 1975 and was later made a Fellow there in 2001. Over his 50-year career, Doyle has composed scores for over 60 feature films and is particularly recognized for his collaborations with actor-director Kenneth Branagh on films such as "Henry V," "Hamlet," "Much Ado About Nothing," "Thor," "Cinderella," and "Death on the Nile," among others.

Some of his noteworthy works outside the Branagh collaboration include scoring for "Sense and Sensibility," "Carlito's Way," "Gosford Park," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," and "Brave". His music has reached a global audience of over a billion people, establishing him as a multi-award-winning composer of significant repute.

In 2023, Doyle made headlines by composing music for King Charles's Coronation, reflecting his continuous contributions to significant events and the film industry. His achievements extend to nominations and awards from prestigious bodies, including two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, one BAFTA nomination, and winning the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme for 'Henry V'. Furthermore, he has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from both The World Soundtrack Awards and Scottish BAFTA, showcasing the broad recognition of his extraordinary achievements in music.

In addition to his musical talents, Doyle also explored acting in the mid-1970s, with roles in the historical sports drama film "Chariots of Fire" in 1981, and in the romantic comedy film "Much Ado About Nothing" in 1993, among others. This versatile background showcases a rich and diverse career, marking Patrick Doyle as a remarkable figure in the film and music industry.