Ennio Morricone

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  • Birth Place: Rome, Italy
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/10/1928, Scorpio
  • Profession: Composer; conductor
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Ennio Morricone Fast Facts:
  • Began composing music at the age of 6.
  • Received a diploma in trumpet in 1947 and a diploma in composition in '54.
  • Got his start writing background music for radio dramas in the 1950s.
  • Resigned on his first day of work as a music assistant for RAI (Italian Television) in 1958.
  • Best known for scoring the Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns directed by Sergio Leone.
  • Composed the official theme for the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
  • Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and others saluted him on the 2007 tribute album We All Love Ennio Morricone.
  • Ennio Morricone Relationships:
  • Maria Travia - Wife
  • Marco Morricone - Son
  • Alessandra Morricone - Daughter
  • Andrea Morricone - Son
  • Giovanni Morricone - Son
  • Mario Morricone - Father
  • Libera Morricone - Mother
  • Aldo Morricone - Brother
  • Adriana - Sister
  • Maria - Sister
  • Franca - Sister
  • Ennio Morricone Awards:
  • 1982 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1986 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 1987 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Winner
  • 1988 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1987 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 2006 Oscar: Honorary Award - Winner
  • 2000 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 1991 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 2001 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2000 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Winner
  • 1992 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1990 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1990 BAFTA Awards: Best Original Film Score - Winner
  • 1987 BAFTA Awards: Best Score for a Film - Winner
  • 1986 BAFTA Awards: Best Score for a Film - Winner
  • 1979 BAFTA Awards: The Anthony Asquith Award - Winner
  • 1978 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 1987 Grammy: Best Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television - Winner
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