John Williams

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

2/8/1932

Place of Birth

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

John Towner WilliamsJohnny Williams

John Williams

Biography

John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer and conductor. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scoresin cinema history. He has a distinct sound that mixes romanticism, impressionism and atonal music with complex orchestration. He is best known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and has received numerous accolades including 26 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. With 54 Academy Award ...

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