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Hans Zimmer

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Hans Zimmer: Biography

  • Birth Name: Hans Florian Zimmer
  • Birth Place: Frankfurt am Main, West Germany
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/12/1957, Virgo
  • Profession: Composer; musician; music producer; arranger
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Hans Zimmer Fast Facts:
  • His father died when he was 6, and he immersed himself in music as a way of coping.
  • Plays guitar, piano and various other keyboard instruments.
  • Was a member of the Buggles when they recorded "Video Killed the Radio Star," and was a member of the Italian band Krisma.
  • Learned how to score films while working for composer Stanley Myers.
  • Is best known for integrating electronic music and traditional orchestral sounds in film scores.
  • Has composed music for more than 100 films, including The Lion King, Rain Man, The Dark Knight and As Good as It Gets.
  • Received the National Board of Review Lifetime Achievement Award in Film Composition in 2003; and ASCAP's Henry Mancini Award for Lifetime Achievement that same year. 
  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
  • Hans Zimmer Relationships:
  • Suzanne Zimmer - Wife
  • Zoe Zimmer - Daughter
  • Jake Zimmer - Son
  • Vicki Carolin - Ex-wife
  • Hans Zimmer Awards:
  • 2005 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2003 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1998 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Dramatic Score) - Nominee
  • 1998 Tony: Original Musical Score - Nominee
  • 2009 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2008 Grammy: Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Winner
  • 2009 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 2010 Emmy: Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score) - Nominee
  • 2000 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 1998 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) - Nominee
  • 1997 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) - Nominee
  • 1996 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) - Nominee
  • 1994 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Winner
  • 1988 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 2007 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2004 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2002 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1999 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Winner
  • 2008 BAFTA Awards: Best Music - Nominee
  • 2000 BAFTA Awards: The Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Film Music - Nominee
  • 1994 BAFTA Awards: The Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Film Music - Nominee
  • 1991 BAFTA Awards: Best Original Film Music - Nominee
  • 2011 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2010 BAFTA Awards: Best Music - Nominee
  • 2010 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Nominee
  • 1995 Grammy: Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television - Winner
  • 1994 Grammy: Best Musical Album for Children - Winner
  • 1994 Grammy: Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) - Winner
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