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  1. This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 October 2024. American composer and conductor (born 1932) This article is about the composer. For other people named John Williams, see John Williams (disambiguation). John Williams Williams in 2011 Born John Towner Williams (1932-02-08) February 8, 1932 (age 92) New York City, U.S. Occupations ...

  2. Sep 19, 2024 · Notable Works: “Air and Simple Gifts”. “Star Wars”. John Williams (born February 8, 1932, Queens, New York, U.S.) is an American composer who created some of the most iconic film scores of all time. He scored more than a hundred movies, many of which were directed by Steven Spielberg. Williams is also known for his work on numerous Star ...

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  3. Jan 25, 2024 · The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) As the wise director Steven Spielberg once said, “Without John Williams, bikes don’t fly” – and this is precisely the score that proves it. When E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982, the titular alien character was a marvel of animatronic achievement. But despite its expressive abilities and ...

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  4. The composer is the eldest of four! He has two brothers, Don and Jerry, and a sister, Joan. Both brothers are talented musicians in their own right, primarily percussionists. Don is also an arranger and conductor. They perform regularly in Hollywood orchestras and have appeared on many of their brother’s film scores.

  5. Exclusive interview: John Williams on composing for film, his ...

  6. Mar 11, 2019 · A clearer picture is now emerging of a novelist committed to forging an eccentric course. Williams was born in 1922, in Clarksville, Texas. As a teen-ager, he borrowed so many books from his high ...

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  8. Young John attended UCLA while studying composition privately with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Drafted in 1952, Williams spent three years conducting and arranging music for the U.S. Air Force Band. After his service ended, Williams moved to New York City and entered Juilliard where he studied piano. John Williams is one of today's greatest film ...