Hans Zimmer

Biography

Born 09/12/1957

German-born, London-raised Hans Zimmer began his musical career as a pioneer of the use of digital synthesizers and computer technology. A musical natural who had only two weeks of piano lessons to his credit, Zimmer crafted early work that included commercial jingles and an influential stint as a...
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Awards

In 2009, received Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
In 2003, received National Board of Review Award for Career Achievement
In 2001, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Score

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Highlights

In 2008, Composed the music for "Frost/Nixon," an adaption of the Peter Morgan play; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score
In 2008, Composed (with James Newton Howard) the music score for "The Dark Knight"
In 2006, Composed the music for Ron Howard's film adaptation, "The Da Vinci Code"; earned Grammy and Golden Globe nominations for Best Score

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