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- Birth nameRupert Neville Hine
- Rupert Hine was born on September 21, 1947 in Wimbledon, Surrey, England, UK. He was a composer and director, known for Better Off Dead (1985), The Fifth Element (1997) and GoldenEye (1995). He was married to Fay Morgan Armstrong and Natasha (Nathalie) Barrault. He died on June 4, 2020 in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- SpousesFay Morgan Armstrong(November 2015 - June 4, 2020) (his death)Natasha (Nathalie) Barrault(September 1992 - January 2003) (divorced, 1 child)
- Began his career in the music business in the mid-1960s as half of folk duo Rupert & David, followed by stints with the bands Quantum Jump and Spin 1ne 2wo. As a solo artist he recorded six albums under his own name and three under the alias Thinkman.
- Wrote the forward to Billboard's The Encyclopedia Of Record Producers.
- Produced records for Jon Pertwee (the 3rd Dr Who), Camel, Murray Head, Kevin Ayers, Howard Jones, The Fixx, Thompson Twins, Bob Geldof, Saga, The Members, The Waterboys, Stevie Nicks, Chris de Burgh. Underworld, Tina Turner, Rush, Duncan Sheik, Katey Sagal, Milla Jovovich, Stroke 9, Amanda Ghost, Boy George, Suzanne Vega and others.
- Launched Auditorius, a joint venture with BMG Rights Management, in 2011.
- Received an APRS Fellowship Award in 2011.
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