Bill Conti Biography

Fast Facts

• The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers awarded him with the Golden Soundtrack Award for lifetime achievement in film and television
• Was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008
• Attended Louisiana State University on a bassoon scholarship, majoring in composition and serving as first chair bassoon in the school symphony orchestra, staff arranger for the marching band and accompanist for the LSU Ballet Corps
• Played jazz at night spots during college to help pay for his expenses
• His father started teaching him how to play the piano when he was 7 years old
• A classical conductor, he often conducts the musicians at the Academy Awards ceremony and assumed the role of the San Diego Symphony's Principal Pops Conductor in 2013
• Best known for composing scores for such films as "Rocky," "For Your Eyes Only" and "The Right Stuff․"
• An expert navigator, he enjoys sailing his 41' Ketch and piloting his 50' powerboat
• Enjoys riding a Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic
• While spending time at his summer house in Florida, he enjoys going out on his wave runner and Cigar boat