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Ennio Morricone

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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