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Music Director
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Connecticut, United States
Edit pageSean Callery
Biography
Sean Callery is an Irish composer and musician renowned for his work in television, film, and video games. With a career spanning over two decades, Callery has become one of the most respected composers in the entertainment industry, known for his ability to craft suspenseful, emotive, and memorable scores.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Callery began his musical education at an early age, studying piano and composition. He later attended the Royal Irish Academy of Music, where he refined his skills in classical composition before transitioning to media scoring. His interest in blending traditional orchestration with electronic music has become a hallmark of his style.
Callery gained international recognition for his work on the hit television series 24, where his dynamic and tension-filled scores played a key role in shaping the show’s iconic real-time narrative style. His work earned him multiple Emmy Awards, cementing his reputation as a master of suspenseful and innovative scoring.
In addition to 24, Callery has composed music for acclaimed series such as Homeland, Jessica Jones, Marvel’s Runaways, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. His versatility allows him to seamlessly move between action, drama, and superhero genres, enhancing storytelling through music that evokes emotion and heightens tension.
