James Napier

Sir Timothy Miles Bindon Rice, born on 10 November 1944, is an esteemed English lyricist and author renowned for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, resulting in masterpieces such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita. He has also worked with ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson on Chess, with Elton John on Aida, and with Disney on Aladdin, the Lion King, and live adaptations of Beauty and the Beast. Knighted for his contributions to music, he holds numerous prestigious awards, including an Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and Tony, making him a rare recipient of all four honours.