John Williams

Date of Birth:

Feb 8, 1932

Place of Birth:

Floral Park, Long Island, New York, USA

Biography:

One of the most popular and successful American orchestral
composers of the modern age, John Williams is the winner of five Academy
Awards, 17 Grammys, three Golden Globes, two Emmys and five BAFTA Awards
from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Best known for his
film scores and ceremonial music, Williams is also a noted composer of
concert works and a renowned conductor.