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Philip Glass
Sound

Philip Glass

Known for exceptional sound in global cinema.

Profession

Sound

Birthday

31 Jan 1937

Age

89 Years

Born In

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Total Projects

51

Years Active

57 Yrs

Avg Rating

7.5 ★

Overview

Philip Morris Glass is an American composer. He is one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century.  His music is also often controversially described as minimal music.

Filmography

Nova '78

movie

Nova '78

2025

Nova '78

as Self (archive footage)

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

movie

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

as Self (archive footage)

A Place Called Music

movie

A Place Called Music

2022

A Place Called Music

as Self

Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

movie

Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

2022

Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

as Self

War and the Weather

movie

War and the Weather

2021

War and the Weather

The Last Dalai Lama?

movie

The Last Dalai Lama?

2017

The Last Dalai Lama?

as Self

Trophy

movie

Trophy

2017

Trophy

as Himself

The Viking of Sixth Avenue

movie

The Viking of Sixth Avenue

2015

The Viking of Sixth Avenue

as Self

What Difference Does It Make?

movie

What Difference Does It Make?

2014

What Difference Does It Make?

as Self

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

movie

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

as Self

Lucinda Childs' Dance

movie

Lucinda Childs' Dance

2011

Lucinda Childs' Dance

as Self

Music

movie

Music

2010

Music

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Richard Serra: Man of Steel

2008

Richard Serra: Man of Steel

as Self

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

movie

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

2008

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

as Self

Making Mishima

movie

Making Mishima

2008

Making Mishima

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

movie

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

as Self

365 Day Project

movie

365 Day Project

2007

365 Day Project

as Self

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

movie

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

2007

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

as Self

The Harry Smith Project Live

movie

The Harry Smith Project Live

2006

The Harry Smith Project Live

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Refuge

2006

Refuge

as Self

Kiki and Herb Reloaded

movie

Kiki and Herb Reloaded

2005

Kiki and Herb Reloaded

as Self

The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter

movie

The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter

2005

The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter

as Self

Philip Glass: Looking Glass

movie

Philip Glass: Looking Glass

2005

Philip Glass: Looking Glass

as Himself

The Culture Show

tv

The Culture Show

2004

The Culture Show

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Powaqqatsi: Impact of Progress

2003

Powaqqatsi: Impact of Progress

as self

Essence of Life

movie

Essence of Life

2002

Essence of Life

as Interviewee

Impact of Progress

movie

Impact of Progress

2002

Impact of Progress

as Self

The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch

movie

The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch

2002

The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch

as Self - Interviewee

In the Ocean

movie

In the Ocean

2001

In the Ocean

CineRaya

movie

A Brief History of Errol Morris

1999

A Brief History of Errol Morris

as Self

The Source

movie

The Source

1999

The Source

as Self

The Truman Show

movie

The Truman Show

1998

The Truman Show

as Keyboard Artist

Classic Albums

tv

Classic Albums

1997

Classic Albums

as Self

Perfect Moment

movie

Perfect Moment

1997

Perfect Moment

as Self

Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland

movie

Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland

1997

Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland

as Self

John Cage: Man and Myth

movie

John Cage: Man and Myth

1990

John Cage: Man and Myth

as Self

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

movie

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

1987

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera

movie

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera

1986

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera

as Himself

Bye Bye Kipling

movie

Bye Bye Kipling

1986

Bye Bye Kipling

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July

1986

The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July

Tea with Tosh

tv

Tea with Tosh

1986

Tea with Tosh

as Self

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

movie

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

1985

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

as composer (himself)

Four American Composers: Philip Glass

movie

Four American Composers: Philip Glass

1983

Four American Composers: Philip Glass

as Himself

The Kennedy Center Honors

tv

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television

1976

Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television

as Self

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

What Maisie Knew

movie

What Maisie Knew

1975

What Maisie Knew

CineRaya

movie

Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley

1974

Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley

as Self

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971

movie

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971

1971

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971

as Self

Hands Scraping

movie

Hands Scraping

1968

Hands Scraping

CineRaya

movie

The Making of "Once Within a Time"

TBA

The Making of "Once Within a Time"

as Self

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