Richard Baskin

Biography

Aaron Richard Baskin is an American film composer and producer born on December 1, 1948. He is known for his work as the musical director and producer of the Academy Award-winning soundtrack for Robert Altman's "Nashville," among other notable scores in the 1970s and 1980s. As a film director and producer, he has worked with Elton John, directing music videos and feature films, including the Disney classic "The Lion King." He co-founded Intertainer, pioneering streaming video technology.