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Shirley Anne Walker (née Rogers; April 10, 1945 – November 30, 2006) was an American film and television composer and conductor. She was one of the few female film score composers working in Hollywood during her career.
Shirley Walker (1945-2006) was a prolific and versatile composer and music director for film, TV and video games. She worked on projects such as Batman: The Animated Series, Final Destination, True Lies and Dick Tracy.
- January 1, 1
- Napa, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Reno, Nevada, USA
Shirley Walker died Thursday, Nov. 30, of complications from a stroke she suffered while visiting her sister in Reno, Nev. She was 61. She won two Daytime Emmy Awards – one in 1996, as music director of The Adventures of Batman & Robin, the other in 2001 as one of the composers of Batman Beyond.
Shirley Walker was a composer and pianist who worked on various films, TV shows and video games. She was a member of several music organizations and associations, and died in 2006 from complications of a stroke.
- April 10, 1945
- November 29, 2006
Shirley Walker was the first American woman to be the sole composer on a major studio release and the creator of the iconic Batman theme. Learn how she brought her musical expertise and creativity to the dark and complex world of Gotham City.
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Oct 22, 2019 · “Shirley Walker is still an unsung, overlooked creative giant who should receive more public recognition as a champion for diversity in the film industry as well as for her music.” Besides all of her work in television, Walker is recognized for her film score for the horror film “Final Destination” (2000).
Nov 29, 2006 · Shirley Walker was an American film and television composer and conductor who worked on many Hollywood movies and shows. She was one of the first female composers to earn a solo score credit and a pioneer for women in the film industry.
