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William Olvis
Birth nameWilliam Patrick Olvis
Born1958
Portland, Oregon
Died6 May 2014
Malibu, California
GenresFilm music
Occupation(s)Composer

William Olvis (1958 – May 6, 2014) was an American composer for TV and movies. He most famous compositions were those for TV series Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman and Gabriels Fire.[1]

He began his professional career in 1988 composing the score for the ABC telefilm "Evil in Clear River" and went on to compose and work on the scores for many TV series and movies including 'Kill Me Again', '29th Street', 'Red Rock West','Separate Lives' and 'Steal Big Steal Little'.[2]

Personal Life Death

Olvis' father William Edward Olvis, was an actor and renowned opera singer.[3] Olvis had a brother Steve, and two sisters Yvette and Natasha, He was divorced from wife Cathleen Young,[4]

He died of throat cancer aged 56 at his home in Malibu.

External links

References

  1. ^ "'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' Composer William Olvis Dies at 56". Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  2. ^ "'Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman' composer William Olvis dies". Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  3. ^ "'Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman' composer William Olvis dies". Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  4. ^ "'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' Composer William Olvis Dies at 56". Retrieved 14 May 2014.