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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mark Snow, ‘The X-Files' Theme Song Composer, Dies at 78
Mark Snow, the Emmy-nominated composer behind the beloved X-Files theme song, has died. He was 78. Snow died Friday at his home in Connecticut, a representative confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. More from The Hollywood Reporter Kun on Latest Single "Deadman" and His Next Chapter: "It's Really Just the Beginning" Kelly Clarkson Postpones Opening Night of Las Vegas Residency Shortly Before Showtime Young Noble, Member of Tupac Shakur's Outlawz Rap Group, Dies at 47 Sean Callery, a fellow composer and friend of Snow's, also announced his death on Facebook. 'Mark Snow, and one of the most wonderful and talented people I've ever known, has passed away,' he wrote in the Friday post. '33 years ago he began mentoring me as an artist. Who knew that I was also at the beginning of a deep friendship that would only grow and evolve over 3 decades along with our graying hair and tighter deadlines.' Callery continued. 'I am so grateful to him for his sage counsel and his laugh-out-loud biting wit. My career got started by an act of generosity on his part 33 years ago – period, full stop. I love you my friend. There will never ever be another like you. I send love to Glynnis and all his children and grandchildren during this time.' Snow notably composed the iconic opening theme for The X-Files. He worked on the crime drama series during its full time on-air from 1993 until its end in 2018. Aside from the theme song, he worked on the rest of the show's music, earning six Emmy nominations throughout his X-Files tenure. Snow, too, served as the composer of the franchise's 1998 film, The X Files. A 15-time Emmy-nominated composer, Snow lent his talents to a slew of shows, including Blue Bloods, Smallville, One Tree Hill, Children of the Dust and Ghost Whisperer, among others. His work has also appeared across film, including features in The New Mutants, Ernest Saves Christmas and Crazy in Alabama. Snow also frequently worked on TV movies. Some of his past credits include The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, one of his first projects he worked on in 1976 that starred John Travolta, Overboard, Casino, Angel City, Malibu, California Girls, The Lost Capone, An American Story, A Stranger in Town, Trial by Fire, The Perfect Mother, Paradise and Strange Calls. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Al Arabiya
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Mark Snow, composer of ‘The X Files' theme, dead at 78
Mark Snow, a composer of music for television -- including the distinctively eerie theme for 'The X Files' -- has died at age 78, his agent confirmed. A cause of death was not provided, but Hollywood trade publication Variety said Snow died Friday at his residence in the northeastern state of Connecticut. In addition to 'The X Files' main theme, which was released as a single in 1996 and charted internationally, Snow composed the music for over 200 episodes and both feature films of the hit science fiction show about a pair of paranormal FBI investigators. Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Snow grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended the prestigious Juilliard School. He began composing music for television in the late 1970s, garnering 15 Emmy nominations over the course of his career. In addition to 'The X Files,' Snow composed the music for other US television series, including 'Blue Bloods,' 'Smallville' and 'Hart to Hart.' He is survived by his wife Glynnis, three daughters, and grandchildren, Variety reported.
Malay Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Mark Snow, composer of iconic ‘X-Files' theme, dies aged 78
LOS ANGELES, July 5 — Mark Snow, a composer of music for television—including the distinctively eerie theme for The X Files — has died at age 78, his agent confirmed. A cause of death was not provided, but Hollywood trade publication Variety said Snow died yesterday at his residence in the northeastern state of Connecticut. In addition to The X Files main theme, which was released as a single in 1996 and charted internationally, Snow composed the music for over 200 episodes and both feature films of the hit science fiction show about a pair of paranormal FBI investigators. Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Snow grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended the prestigious Juilliard School. He began composing music for television in the late 1970s, garnering 15 Emmy nominations over the course of his career. In addition to The X Files, Snow composed the music for other US television series, including Blue Bloods, Smallville and Hart to Hart. He is survived by his wife Glynnis, three daughters, and grandchildren, Variety reported.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Mark Snow, composer of ‘X Files' theme, dead at 78
Los Angeles, U.S. — Mark Snow, a composer of music for television - including the distinctively eerie theme for 'The X Files' - has died at age 78, his agent confirmed. A cause of death was not provided, but Hollywood trade publication Variety said Snow died Friday at his residence in the northeastern state of Connecticut. In addition to 'The X Files' main theme, which was released as a single in 1996 and charted internationally, Snow composed the music for over 200 episodes and both feature films of the hit science fiction show about a pair of paranormal FBI investigators. Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Snow grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended the prestigious Juilliard School. He began composing music for television in the late 1970s, garnering 15 Emmy nominations over the course of his career. In addition to 'The X Files,' Snow composed the music for other US television series, including 'Blue Bloods,' 'Smallville' and 'Hart to Hart.' He is survived by his wife Glynnis, three daughters, and grandchildren, Variety reported.
France 24
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Mark Snow, composer of 'X Files' theme, dead at 78
A cause of death was not provided, but Hollywood trade publication Variety said Snow died Friday at his residence in the northeastern state of Connecticut. In addition to "The X Files" main theme, which was released as a single in 1996 and charted internationally, Snow composed the music for over 200 episodes and both feature films of the hit science fiction show about a pair of paranormal FBI investigators. Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Snow grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended the prestigious Juilliard School. He began composing music for television in the late 1970s, garnering 15 Emmy nominations over the course of his career. In addition to "The X Files," Snow composed the music for other US television series, including "Blue Bloods," "Smallville" and "Hart to Hart." He is survived by his wife Glynnis, three daughters, and grandchildren, Variety reported.
