Composer Information
John Williams
- Aliases:
- Johnny Williams
- Born:
- February 8, 1932
- Floral Park, New York
- Performing Rights Organization:
- BMI (NY)
- Representation:
- Gorfaine / Schwartz Agency
External Websites
Filmography
Additional Albums
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (Single)WaterTower Music
Released: April 15, 2022
Format: Digital (10 min)
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Symphonic Suite (Single)Walt Disney Records
Released: May 3, 2019
Format: Digital (5 min)
Disneyland Resort: Official AlbumWalt Disney Records
Released: August 20, 2013
Formats: CD, Digital (154 min)
TV Omnibus : Volume One (1962-1976)Film Score Monthly (FSM Vol. 13, No. 13)
Released: August 25, 2010
Format: CD (387 min)
Star Wars: The Clone WarsSony Classical (88697-35616-2)
Released: August 12, 2008
Formats: CD, Digital (67 min)
Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Music of John WilliamsSony Classical (Sk 89670)
Released: February 19, 2002
Formats: CD, Digital (67 min)
Summon The HeroesSony Classical (SK 62592)
Released: April 30, 1996
Formats: CD, Digital, Cassette (59 min)
News & Articles
- 1/23/2024Academy Awards Nominations Announced
- 12/21/2023Oscar Shortlists in Original Score and Song Categories Announced
- 11/10/2023Grammy Awards Nominations Announced
- 6/28/2023Disney Music Announces 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' Soundtrack
- 1/24/2023Academy Awards Nominations Announced
- 12/21/2022Oscar Shortlists in Original Score and Song Categories Announced
- 12/12/2022Golden Globe Nominations Announced
- 11/11/2022Sony Music Masterworks Announces 'The Fabelmans' Soundtrack
- 6/27/2022Disney Music Announces 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Soundtrack
- 11/24/2020Grammy Nominations Announced
- 1/26/2020'A Star Is Born' & 'Chernobyl' Win Film/TV Music Categories at Grammy Awards
- 1/13/202092nd Academy Awards Nominations Announced
- 1/7/2020BAFTA Nominations Announced
- 12/12/2019Walt Disney Records Announces 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Soundtrack
- 6/14/2019John Williams & Anne-Sophie Mutter Announce 'Across the Stars' Album
- 12/7/2018Grammy Nominations Announced
- 5/23/2018Walt Disney Records Announces 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Soundtrack
- 3/22/2018Disney Music Group to Release Remastered 'Star Wars' Original Motion Picture Soundtracks
- 1/28/2018'La La Land' & 'Moana' Win Grammy Awards in Film Music Categories
- 1/23/201890th Academy Awards Nominations Announced
- 12/18/2017120 Composers from 141 Movies Compete for Original Score Oscar in 2018
- 12/15/2017'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Soundtrack Released
- 12/11/2017Golden Globe Nominations Announced
- 6/15/2017Varese Sarabande Announces 'John Williams: Themes and Transcriptions for Piano' Album
- 2/12/2017'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', 'Trolls' & 'Miles Ahead' Win Grammy Awards in Film Music Categories
- 2/8/2017'Star Wars' Film Concert Series Announced
- 12/14/2016145 Original Scores in 2016 Oscar Race
- 12/6/2016Grammy Nominations Announced
- 5/12/2016'Across the Stars: The Music of John Williams for Solo Piano' Performed by Dan Redfeld Released
- 2/29/2016Ennio Morricone Wins Oscar
- 1/14/2016Nominees for the 88th Academy Awards Announced
- 12/17/2015112 Original Scores in 2015 Oscar Race
- 12/6/2014Grammy Nominees Announced
- 3/20/2014TCM Celebrates Classic Films with 2-Disc Compilation
- 3/3/2014Oscar Wrap: 'Gravity' Attracts Score Statue, 'Frozen' Solidifies Song
- 3/2/2014EXCLUSIVE: SCL Hosts Annual Oscar Reception for Nominees
- 2/13/2014Academy To Celebrate Oscar Nominated Songs and Scores in Concert at UCLA
- 1/27/2014'Skyfall' Sweeps Grammy Awards
- 1/16/2014Nominees for the 86th Academy Awards Announced
- 1/13/2014'All Is Lost' at Golden Globes
- 12/13/201393 Composers Contend For Original Score Oscar With 114 Movies at 86th Academy Awards
- 7/27/2013John Williams Confirmed to Score 'Star Wars' Sequels
- 6/6/2013Varese Sarabande to Celebrate 'Star Wars' at June 15th Concert
- 3/27/2013Expanded 'Jurassic Park' 20th Anniversary Soundtrack Released
- 2/24/2013EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Nominated Composers and Songwriters Gather at SCL Reception
- 1/10/201385th Annual Academy Award Nominations Announced
- 12/10/2012104 Original Scores Eligible for 2012 Academy Award
- 10/29/2012John Williams to be Honored with Music Teacher
- 10/22/2012'Lincoln' Score by John Williams Due Early November
- 8/13/2012World Soundtrack Academy Announces 2012 Award Nominees
- 4/20/2012John Williams Led Boston Pops in 'Fanfare for Fenway'
- 2/29/2012EXCLUSIVE: Original Score and Original Song Oscar Nominees Celebrated on Eve of Academy Awards
- 2/29/2012Oscar Celebrates 2011's Achievements in Music
- 1/24/201284th Annual Academy Award Nominations Announced
- 12/24/2011Scoring Session: John Williams Conducts "Over the Rainbow" Song for Charity Album
- 12/23/201173 Composers with 97 Original Scores Enter 2011 Oscar Race
- 11/28/2011Sony Masterworks Releases John Williams' 'The Adventures of Tintin'
- 11/21/2011Sony Masterworks Releases John Williams' 'War Horse'
- 2/8/20092008 Grammy Winners Announced
- 9/26/2008Concord Records to Release Indiana Jones: The Soundtracks Collection on November 11, 2008!
- 6/12/2008Golden State Pops Orchestra Father's Day Concert
- 5/19/2008Concord Records to Release Soundtrack to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on May 20
- 5/7/2008A New Concert At The IV Ubeda Film Music Conference
- 4/20/2008John Williams Saluted at BMI's Annual NAB Dinner
- 4/8/2008Film Music Tribute to John Williams - April 9th, 2008
- 2/6/2008Super Bowl uses film music
- 9/20/2007Sony Classical Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of 'Star Wars' with 8-CD Box Set
- 7/14/2007John Williams brings the Golden Age and his own classics to the Hollywood Bowl
- 3/6/2007Spielberg, Scorsese and Williams pay tribute to Herrmann, Spielberg with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
- 2/11/200749th Annual Grammy Awards Announced
- 9/3/2006John Williams conducts music from the movies at the Hollywood Bowl
- 8/30/2006Legendary Composer John Williams Composes New "NBC Sunday Night Football" Theme
- 3/17/2006FSM to release Williams' 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' as a 3-CD set
- 3/5/2006Article: SCL Oscar Reception 2006
- 3/3/2006Win all five Oscar-nominated soundtracks!
- 1/31/200678th Annual Academy Award Nominations Announced
- 1/27/2006John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma on "The Tonight Show"
- 1/16/20062006 Golden Globe Winners Announced
- 12/16/2005Exclusive: Munich - First Listen
- 10/29/2005Exclusive: Memoirs of a Geisha - First Listen
- 9/5/2005Article: John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl
- 6/8/2005Exclusive: War of the Worlds - First Listen
- 5/15/2005'Star Wars' Soundtrack hits Billboard Top Charts
- 5/2/2005Clarifying the 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' soundtrack bonus tracks
- 3/15/2005Sony Classical announces Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith soundtrack release
- 2/27/2005Article: SCL Oscar Reception 2005
- 12/5/2004John Williams receives Kennedy Center Honor
- 8/29/2004Article: Hollywood Bowl - Walt Disney and John Williams
- 9/15/2003Article: 2003 Summer Concerts
- 3/31/2003John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl
- 2/11/200375th Annual Academy Award Nominations
- 6/24/2002William Ross to compose score to 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' using new themes by Williams
- 4/23/2002Attack of the Clones Music Video Online
- 2/23/2002John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma at Costco
- 2/8/2002Yo-Yo Ma & John Williams To Autograph CDs At Costco In Los Angeles
- 1/31/200220th Anniversary Version of 'E.T. to Premiere With Full Live Score-to-Film Orchestral Accompaniment
- 8/12/2001Great American Concert at the Hollywood Bowl (Wrap-up Report)
- 8/1/2001Capitol/EMI to Release 30th Anniversary 'Fiddler on the Roof'
- 7/14/2001John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl (Wrap-up Report)
- 8/24/2000John Williams Performs at the Hollywood Bowl
- 12/15/19992 CD Superman Score Due February 15
- 11/11/1998Classic John Williams Scores on SOUNDTRACK CINEMA @ FILM.COM
- 6/30/1998Pick Of The Week: Saving Private Ryan - by John Williams
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