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Mark Snow, Composer Behind ‘The X-Files’ Theme, Dies at 78

His Emmy-nominated work transformed television soundtracks by pioneering electronic composition.

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Overview

  • Snow died on July 4 at his home in Connecticut, his representative confirmed, at the age of 78.
  • He received 15 Emmy nominations, including six for scoring more than 200 episodes of Chris Carter’s The X-Files.
  • The eerie, whistling X-Files theme he created in 1993 became a top-10 hit across Europe in 1996.
  • Snow moved television scoring from orchestral ensembles to solo electronic production, composing most of his work in a home studio.
  • He is survived by his wife, Glynnis, three daughters and grandchildren, and colleagues have honored his mentorship and lasting influence.