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Nathan Barr

Nathan Barr is an Emmy-winning American film and television composer known for his versatile scores and unique use of rare, historical instruments, creating distinct sounds for shows like True Blood, The Americans, The Great, and The Diplomat, as well as films by Eli Roth, incorporating instruments like Tibetan bone flutes and gourd cellos into his work. Growing up in a musical family in Tokyo, he developed a fascination with global instruments, leading to his signature eclectic style, and he often performs most instruments in his own compositions.

Known For

Cabin Fever: Beneath the Skin Movie (2004)
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy Movie (2008)
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro Movie (2008)
Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators Movie (2008)

Information

Born 1973-02-09
From New York City, New York, USA
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Film & Television Work

Movies (1 works)

Tow (2026) Role: Professional

TV Shows (2 works)

56 Days (2026) Role: Professional
The Morning Show (2019) Role: Professional