

John Williams
Known for exceptional sound in global cinema.
Profession
Sound
Birthday
8 Feb 1932
Age
94 Years
Born In
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Total Projects
84
Years Active
72 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.1 ★
Overview
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,...
Known For
Filmography

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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
as Self

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Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self

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Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams
as Self - Composer

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John Williams: A Legacy In Sound
John Williams: A Legacy In Sound
as Self

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Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
as Self

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John Williams in Tokyo
John Williams in Tokyo
as Self

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Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
as Self

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The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
as Self

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Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
as Self

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The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
as Self

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If These Walls Could Sing
If These Walls Could Sing
as Self

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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
as self

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The Stories of West Side Story
The Stories of West Side Story
as Self

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Ennio
Ennio
as Self

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Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: Beethoven and Williams
Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: Beethoven and Williams
as selbst

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Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
as Self - Conductor

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John Williams & the Berlin Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
John Williams & the Berlin Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
as Himself

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John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
John Williams Live - Music from the Movies

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A World Without Beethoven?
A World Without Beethoven?
as Self

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John Williams: Live in Vienna
John Williams: Live in Vienna
as Self - Conductor

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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
as Self - Composer (archive footage)

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The Skywalker Legacy
The Skywalker Legacy
as Self

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as Oma Tres

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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
as Self (archive footage)

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
as Self

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Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
as Self - Conductor

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Spielberg
Spielberg
as Self

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Score: A Film Music Documentary
Score: A Film Music Documentary
as Self

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John Williams at the BBC
John Williams at the BBC
as self

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John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
as Self (archive footage)

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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A John Williams Celebration
A John Williams Celebration
as Self

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Lincoln: An American Journey
Lincoln: An American Journey
as Self

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The 'E.T.' Journals
The 'E.T.' Journals
as Self

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AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
as Self

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A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
as Self

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Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
as Self

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Music
Music
as Self

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Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
as Himself

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Jaws: The Inside Story
Jaws: The Inside Story
as Self

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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as Self / Performer

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The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self

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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self

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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
as Self

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Love Will Tear Us Apart
Love Will Tear Us Apart

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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
as Self

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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
as Self

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Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
as Self

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Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Star Wars: A Musical Journey

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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
as Self (archive footage)

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The Revamping of Dracula
The Revamping of Dracula
as Self

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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as Self

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When Star Wars Ruled the World
When Star Wars Ruled the World
as Self

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The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
as Self

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Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
as Self

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Building a Scene
Building a Scene

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The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
as Self

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The Beginning: Making Episode I
The Beginning: Making Episode I
as Self

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The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
as Self

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Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
as Self

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Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
as Self

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Plotting 'Family Plot'
Plotting 'Family Plot'
as Self

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The Making of 'The Lost World'
The Making of 'The Lost World'
as Self

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Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as Self

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In the Teeth of Jaws
In the Teeth of Jaws
as Self

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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
as Self

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The Making of '1941'
The Making of '1941'
as Self

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The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws'
as Self

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The Hollywood Soundtrack Story
The Hollywood Soundtrack Story
as Self

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
as Self

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From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
as Self

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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as Self

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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
as Self

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Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Star Wars: Music by John Williams
as Self

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The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self

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The Royal Variety Performance 1977
The Royal Variety Performance 1977

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Previn and the Pittsburgh
Previn and the Pittsburgh
as Self

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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as Self

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60 Minutes
60 Minutes
as Self

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Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
as Self (Pianist)

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The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self

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Montage: Great Film Composers and The Piano
Montage: Great Film Composers and The Piano

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Live at the Shrine! John Williams and the World Premiere of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary
Live at the Shrine! John Williams and the World Premiere of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary
as Self