Stephen Warbeck, born on 21st October 1953 in Southampton, is an accomplished English composer, celebrated for his film and television scores. He first gained recognition for his music in the popular series Prime Suspect, but his most notable achievement came when he won an Oscar for his score in the film Shakespeare in Love. This remarkable work also earned him the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music in a Play in 1994.

Warbeck studied at Bristol University and initially began his professional journey as an actor. He is skilled in playing the accordion and co-leads a music group called The hKippers with Paul Bradley. In 2018, he expanded his talents by directing his first feature film, The Thin Man, later retitled The Man in the Hat in France, featuring actors Ciarán Hinds and Stephen Dillane.

His impressive filmography includes scores for notable films like Billy Elliot, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, and A Christmas Carol.