Overview

Hans Florian Zimmer (German: [hans ˈfloːʁi̯aːn ˈtsɪmɐ] (About this sound listen); born 12 September 1957) is a German film score composer and record producer. Since the 1980s, he has composed music for over 150 films.

Biography

Hans Florian Zimmer (German: [hans ˈfloːʁi̯aːn ˈtsɪmɐ] ); born 12 September 1957) is a German film score composer and record producer. Since the 1980s, he has composed music for over 150 films. His works include The Lion King, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1995, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, The Thin Red Line, Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, Interstellar and Dunkirk.

Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States. He is the head of the film music division at DreamWorks studios and works with other composers through the company that he founded, Remote Control Productions, formerly known as Media Ventures. His studio in Santa Monica, California has an extensive range of computer equipment and keyboards, allowing demo versions of film scores to be created quickly.

Zimmer's works are notable for integrating electronic music sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements. He has received four Grammy Awards, three Classical BRIT Awards, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award. He was also named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, published by The Daily Telegraph.

Hans Zimmer
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Info: German film score composer
Type: Person Male
Period: 1957.9.12 - ..
Age: 66 years
Genre :Film Music

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