John Williams

John Williams

Sound

Birthday

1932/02/08 (93 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Also know as

John Towner Williams, Johnny Williams

Biography

John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer and conductor. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scoresin cinema history. He has a distinct sound that mixes romanticism, impressionism and atonal music with complex orchestration. He is best known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and has received numerous accolades including 26 Grammy Awards, five Academ...Read more

Acting
Music by John Williams
8.0

(2024) Music by John Williams

as Self - Composer

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
7.4

(1996) The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

as Self

John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
0.0

(2021) John Williams Live - Music from the Movies

as ---

The Making of 'Jaws'
6.7

(1995) The Making of 'Jaws'

as Self

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
0.0

(1997) Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

as Self

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
7.1

(1983) From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

as Self

Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
0.0

(2023) Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace

as Self

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
4.8

(2004) Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as Self

Ennio
8.3

(2022) Ennio

as Self

John Williams & Berliner Philharmoniker: The Berlin Concert
7.3

(2022) John Williams & Berliner Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert

as Himself

Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
6.0

(2022) Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

as self

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
7.5

(1989) The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as Self

Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
0.0

(2022) Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes

as Self - Conductor

The Stories of West Side Story
7.8

(2022) The Stories of West Side Story

as Self

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
7.2

(2009) The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

as Self

6.0

(2021) John Williams dirigiert John Williams mit den Berliner Philharmonikern

as ---

No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
6.3

(2009) No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

as Self

0.0

(2007) Love Will Tear Us Apart

as ---

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
6.4

(2023) The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

as Self

In the Teeth of Jaws
8.0

(1997) In the Teeth of Jaws

as Self

John Williams at the BBC
5.0

(2016) John Williams at the BBC

as self

A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
0.0

(2011) A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later

as Self

The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
7.2

(2023) The Fabelmans: A Family in Film

as Self

Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
5.8

(2010) Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

as Himself

Jaws: The Inside Story
7.3

(2010) Jaws: The Inside Story

as Self

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
6.8

(2019) Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

as Self (archive footage)

0.0

(2022) Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: Beethoven and Williams

as selbst

If These Walls Could Sing
6.6

(2022) If These Walls Could Sing

as Self

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
7.7

(2023) Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

as Self

Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
8.2

(2003) Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera

as Self

A John Williams Celebration
6.7

(2015) A John Williams Celebration

as Self

When Star Wars Ruled the World
8.7

(2004) When Star Wars Ruled the World

as Self

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.7

(2004) Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

John Williams in Tokyo
9.0

(2024) John Williams in Tokyo

as Self

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
0.0

(2006) Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

as Self

The Beginning: Making Episode I
7.3

(2001) The Beginning: Making Episode I

as Self

Plotting 'Family Plot'
6.2

(2001) Plotting 'Family Plot'

as Self

Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
0.0

(2024) Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

as Self

Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
7.8

(2001) Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'

as Self

Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
6.8

(2001) Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend

as Self

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
6.9

(2001) The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

as Self

The Making of '1941'
6.6

(1996) The Making of '1941'

as Self

Score: A Film Music Documentary
7.1

(2017) Score: A Film Music Documentary

as Self

Spielberg
7.6

(2017) Spielberg

as Self

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
7.3

(2009) The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

as Self

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
10.0

(2018) Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

as Self - Conductor

The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
6.2

(2003) The Music of 'Indiana Jones'

as Self

Music
0.0

(2010) Music

as Self

Star Wars: Music by John Williams
7.3

(1980) Star Wars: Music by John Williams

as Self

The 'E.T.' Journals
10.0

(2012) The 'E.T.' Journals

as Self

Return to Jurassic Park
6.6

(2011) Return to Jurassic Park

as Self

Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
6.9

(2005) Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III

as Self

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
6.3

(2019) Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

as Oma Tres

John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
6.0

(2016) John Williams: The Seventh Symphony

as Self (archive footage)

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
6.1

(2019) Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits

as Self

The Making of 'The Lost World'
6.8

(1997) The Making of 'The Lost World'

as Self

The Skywalker Legacy
7.7

(2020) The Skywalker Legacy

as Self

The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
5.0

(2002) The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams

as Self

Lincoln: An American Journey
5.5

(2013) Lincoln: An American Journey

as Self

John Williams: Live in Vienna
9.2

(2020) John Williams: Live in Vienna

as Self - Conductor

AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
8.0

(2011) AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams

as Self

The Revamping of Dracula
5.0

(2004) The Revamping of Dracula

as Self

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
8.0

(1980) The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

as Self

A World Without Beethoven?
7.7

(2020) A World Without Beethoven?

as Self

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
7.2

(2009) Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

as Self / Performer

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
6.0

(2006) You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman

as Self

Star Wars: A Musical Journey
7.0

(2005) Star Wars: A Musical Journey

as ---

Star Wars Concert
0.0

(1978) Star Wars Concert

as Self

John Williams: A Legacy In Sound
0.0

(2024) John Williams: A Legacy In Sound

as Self

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

(1992) The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as ---

The Oscars
6.9

(1953) The Oscars

as Self

The Kennedy Center Honors
7.3

(1978) The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self

The American Film Institute Salute to ...
6.3

(1973) The American Film Institute Salute to ...

as Self

Playhouse 90
7.5

(1956) Playhouse 90

as Self (Pianist)

Previn and the Pittsburgh
8.0

(1977) Previn and the Pittsburgh

as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.5

(2015) The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as ---

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
7.5

(2020) Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

as Self - Composer (archive footage)

60 Minutes
6.7

(1968) 60 Minutes

as Self

Creating the World of Harry Potter
0.0

(2009) Creating the World of Harry Potter

as Self - Composer