German-born composer Hans Zimmer is recognized as one of Hollywood's most innovative musical talents, having first enjoyed success in the world of pop music as a member of The Buggles. The group's single Video Killed the Radio Star became a worldwide hit and helped usher in a new era of global entertainment as the first music video to be aired on MTV...See full bio »
2009Capitalism: A Love Story
(documentary)
(writer: "The Final Interview", "Watergate", "Status", "Pardon The Phlebitis" / performer: "The Final Interview", "Watergate", "Status", "Pardon The Phlebitis")
2006DOA: Dead or Alive
(writer: "Bitches from Hell", "Loaded Guns", "Picking Up J.D." / performer: "Bitches from Hell", "Loaded Guns", "Picking Up J.D.")
2009Public Enemies
(the producers wish to express their gratitude and thank the following for their support and cooperation in the making of this film)
I have all these computers and keyboards and synthesizers, and I rattle away. For instance, with The Lion King I wrote over four hours' worth of tunes, and they were really pretty --but totally meaningless. So in the end I came up with material I liked. We worked on The Lion King for four years, but I wasn't toying until the last three-and-a-half weeks properly...
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Trivia:
Was nominated for Film Composer of the Year in 2006 by the International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA).
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Trademark:
Frequently works with DreamWorks Animation
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