John Williams

Composer, conductor

American New York, New York, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionComposer, conductor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/02/1932
Age94 years
BirthplaceNew York, New York, U.S.

Latest News about John Williams

16/06/2026

Coverage in 2026 said Williams completed a large score for Steven Spielberg's film Disclosure Day, with recordings spanning multiple sessions and totaling more than two hours of music. The project was presented as another major milestone in their long collaboration and a likely major late-career work for the composer.

29/10/2025

Reports indicated that John Williams came out of retirement to compose the score for Steven Spielberg's upcoming UFO-themed film. The project was described as their 30th collaboration, continuing a long-running creative partnership that has produced some of cinema's most famous scores.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJohn Towner Williams
Known ForFilm scores and concert works
Notable Works
  • Jaws
  • Star Wars
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind
  • E.T.
  • Schindler's List
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Career SummaryHe began as a jazz pianist and later became one of the most celebrated film composers in American music.

Educational Qualification(s)

Institutions
  • UCLA
  • Juilliard

Career

Occupation
  • Composer
  • Conductor
  • Pianist
Highlights
  • Composed music for more than 75 films
  • Won five Academy Awards
  • Conductor of the Boston Pops from 1980 to 1993
  • Confirmed to be working on Steven Spielberg's next film score in 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He began his career as a jazz pianist before moving into TV and film composition.
2. He has also written many concert works.
3. He is widely associated with some of the most recognizable film themes in cinema history.
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