Maurice Jarre

Biography

Born 09/13/1924

One of the most prolific film composers of the late 20th Century, Lyon-born Maurice Jarre had been crafting film underscores for a decade when he came to international prominence in 1962 with his Oscar-winning score for the sweeping David Lean-directed epic "Lawrence of Arabia".

Jarre studied...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1996, received Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score - Motion Picture
In 1990, received British Academy of Film Award for Best Original Film Score
In 1989, received Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score - Motion Picture

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Highlights

In 2001, Final film, Jon Avnet's holocaust drama, "Uprising"
In 2000, Wrote the music for "I Dreamed of Africa"
In 1999, Composed the score for the historical drama, "Sunshine" (released in the US in 2000)

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Family & Companions

Jean-Michel Jarre: son (Born Aug. 24, 1948; mother, Francette Pejot; a pioneer in the electronic music field)
Stephanie Jarre: daughter (Mother, Dany Saval)

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