Dennis McCarthy (composer)
Dennis McCarthy (born July 3, 1945) is an American composer of television and film scores.[1][2] His soundtrack credits include several entries in the Star Trek franchise, including underscores for The Next Generation,[1] Deep Space Nine,[1] Voyager, Enterprise, and the 1994 feature film Star Trek Generations.[3] His other television credits include Dynasty, V, MacGyver, Sliders, Dawson's Creek, and Project Greenlight.[1] He also produced the album Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back by Brent Spiner also from Star Trek, and composed music for stage productions.[4]
Dennis McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 3, 1945 United States |
| Genres | Film score, television score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger |
McCarthy has won 18 ASCAP awards and a Primetime Emmy Award for his theme on Deep Space Nine, in addition to nine Emmy nominations for his various Star Trek-related work. He also shares one Emmy for his music direction for the 63rd Academy Awards.
Filmography
Feature films
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1969–71 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Musical director; 5 episodes |
| 1980 | Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters | Musical director; 3 episodes |
| 1980–81 | Enos | 17 episodes |
| 1982 | Private Benjamin | 2 episodes |
| 1983 | Gun Shy | 6 episodes |
| Small & Frye | ||
| The Fall Guy | Episode: "To The Finish" | |
| Cutter to Houston | 3 episodes | |
| 1983–84 | Goodnight, Beantown | 2 episodes |
| 1984 | V: The Final Battle | 2 parts |
| Glitter | Episode: "Illusions" | |
| 1984–85 | V | 19 episodes |
| 1985 | Stir Crazy | 2 episodes |
| Cover Up | Episode: "Black Widow" | |
| 1985–87 | The Colbys | 13 episodes |
| Hotel | 2 episodes | |
| 1985-89 | Dynasty | 29 episodes |
| 1985–91 | MacGyver | 69 episodes |
| 1986 | The Twilight Zone | 3 episodes |
| The New Mike Hammer | Episode: "Murder in the Cards" | |
| The Love Boat | Episode: "The Shipshape Cruise" | |
| Trapper John, M.D. | 4 episodes | |
| 1987–88 | Houston Knights | 20 episodes |
| 1987–94 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | 88 episodes Nominated–Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (5) |
| 1989 | Island Son | Episode: "Everyday People" |
| Falcon Crest | Episode: "Enquiring Minds" | |
| 1990 | Tiny Toon Adventures | 2 episodes |
| 1990–93 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose | 73 episodes |
| 1991 | Eddie Dodd | 6 episodes |
| 63rd Academy Awards | Television special | |
| 1992 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Episode: "Baby Makes Five" |
| 1994 | Burke's Law | 4 episodes |
| Birdland | 7 episodes | |
| 1995 | Sliders | 2 episodes |
| 1993–99 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | 77 episodes Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music |
| 1995–96 | Deadly Games | 7 episodes |
| 1995–2001 | Star Trek: Voyager | 65 episodes Nominated–Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (2) |
| 1997–98 | Stargate SG-1 | 4 episodes |
| 1998 | Players | Episode: "Mint Condition" |
| 1999 | Dawson's Creek | 9 episodes |
| 1999-2000 | Get Real | 22 episodes |
| 2001–02 | Project Greenlight | 12 episodes |
| 2001–05 | Star Trek: Enterprise | 30 episodes Nominated–Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series |
Other media
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Utilizer | Short film |
| Star Trek: Borg | Video game | |
| 1997 | Still Kicking | Short film |
| 2001 | Hal Buckley | |
| 2004 | Star Trek: The Experience | Theme attraction |
| 2007 | Bench | Short film |
| 2009 | Boba and Melon Gum | |
| 2010 | Stew | |
| Walking with the Devil Inside | ||
| Infernum | ||
| 2010–17 | Star Trek: The Romulan Wars | Web series |
| 2011 | A Better Place | Short film |
| 2012 | The Fisherman | |
| 2014–15 | Starship Antyllus | Web series |
| 2017 | The Derelict: A Star Trek Fan Production | Short film |
| Star Trek: Renegades | Web series |
References
- Leo Weekly
- "Longtime Star Trek composer Dennis McCarthy on his scores for DS9 and Generations | SYFY WIRE". Archived from the original on 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
- "Exclusive Interview: Star Trek Composer Dennis McCarthy". www.startrek.com. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- "Dennis McCarthy". Broadway Play Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- "THE SCORPION KING". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2019-02-14.