Sound
John Williams
- Born
- Feb 8, 1932 · Age 94
- Place of birth
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 77
- TV credits
- 14
Also known as (3)
- John Towner Williams
- Johnny Williams
- John Williams Jr.
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…
