Hans Zimmer
Date of birth: 1957-09-12
Place of birth: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Known for: Sound
Also known as: Ханс Циммер, Ганс Ціммер, ฮานซ์ ซิมเมอร์, هانس زیمر, Hans Florian Zimmer, Bleeding Fingers
Biography
Hans Florian Zimmer (born 12 September 1957) is a German film score composer and music producer. He has won two Oscars, four Grammys, and has been nominated for three Emmys and a Tony. Zimmer was also named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, published by The Daily Telegraph in 2007. His works are notable for integrating electronic music sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements. Since the 1980s, Zimmer has composed music for over 150 films. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score for The Lion King (1994) and for Dune (2021). His works include Gladiator, The Last Samurai, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Man of Steel, Interstellar, Dunkirk, No Time to Die, and the Dune series. Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States. He is the head of the film music division at DreamWorks Pictures and DreamWorks Animation studios and works with other composers through the company that he founded, Remote Control Productions, formerly known as Media Ventures. His studio in Santa Monica, California, has an extensive range of computer equipment and keyboards, allowing demo versions of film scores to be created quickly. Zimmer has collaborated on multiple projects with directors including Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski, Michael Bay, Guy Ritchie, Denis Villeneuve, and Tony Scott. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hans Zimmer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Hans Zimmer - The World of Hans Zimmer: A Symphonic Celebration (Live At Hollywood In Vienna)
2018-10-19
Zimmer entered the world of film music in London during a long collaboration with famed composer and
Making Malinche: A Documentary by Nacho Cano
2021-10-12
Join the creative process behind Nacho Cano’s new musical based on the love story of Malinche and He
Screening Interview: Dune with Hans Zimmer and Denis Villeneuve
Composer Hans Zimmer and director Denis Villeneuve speak with Tim Greiving about the music of Dune.
Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene
2008-07-15
Director Christopher Nolan and creative collaborators unmask the incredible detail and planning behi
Hudba od Kokavy
2021-01-01
Ennio
2022-02-17
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the
Mecanografía
2006-03-21
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
2011-01-25
A retrospective documentary on Brooks's career in television and film, featuring actresses Marilu He
Pride of The Lion King
2011-11-01
A behind the scenes look into The Lion King and The Lion King Broadway production.
Batkid Begins
2015-06-26
On November 15, 2013, the world came together to grant one 5-year-old leukemia patient his wish to b
Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
2022-05-02
Twenty-something virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer and arranger Jacob Collier has managed to ou
Mann kann ja nie wissen
1987-06-22
A documentary-feature film mix detailing the life of famous German dadaist Kurt Schwitters.
Platinum Party at the Palace
2022-06-04
The third day of the platinum jubilee celebrations continues with a spectacular evening of entertain
True Love: Making The Creator
2023-11-14
Join director Gareth Edwards and crew for nearly an hour look behind the scenes. Hear from actors ab
The Sound of 007
2022-10-04
Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Conne
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022-10-16
An in-depth look of the 40 year journey, from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, of Hans Zimmer,
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey
2003-02-04
Nearly every major element of making the 1991 film Thelma & Louise is examined here from how the scr
Pioniere der Filmmusik - Europas Sound für Hollywood
2024-02-25
Hollywood film music has its roots in Europe. Three composers who fled war and National Socialism to
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
2011-03-14
Documentary about Hans Zimmer.
The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
2022-10-05
Celebrates 60 years of the Bond film franchise. The concert is curated by the legendary Bond compose
Hans Zimmer Revealed: The Documentary
2015-06-04
Meet Hans Zimmer before his concert at the Apollo Theater, London, during the Fall of 2014. See the
The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014-08-19
A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast a
Score: A Film Music Documentary
2017-03-16
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible t
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
2017-10-01
Hans Zimmer is one of the most successful film music composers working today. His multi-award winnin
The Distortion of Sound
2014-07-10
The last two decades have seen a striking decline in the quality of sound and listening experience.
Inside 'Interstellar'
2015-03-31
Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" discuss project origins, the film's imagery, amb
One Night for One Drop: Imagined by Cirque du Soleil
2019-03-16
One Night for One Drop is an annual philanthropic event in which Cirque du Soleil cast and crew dona
All Access: Hans Zimmer Live
2017-09-28
A documentary about Hans Zimmer's tour in 2017.
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019-10-25
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Miss Daisy's Journey: From Stage to Screen
2003-02-04
Behind the scenes of the making of Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Ending the Knight
2012-12-04
A comprehensive look into how Director Christopher Nolan and his production team made "The Dark Knig
The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
2020-09-30
An in-depth, two-part documentary by FOX Sports on the making of the 1990 film "Days of Thunder" a f
Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal
2001-08-21
Several aspects of Ridley Scott's masterpiece Hannibal (2001) are examined through interviews with t
Cherry Bomb: The Documentary
2017-01-30
Illegal Civ Cinema made a documentary about the making of Tyler's latest album, Cherry Bomb.
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
1999-09-14
The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).
The Making of the Lion King
1994-06-24
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lion King.
The World of Hans Zimmer
2024-12-01
This grandiose concert, held in Krakow (Poland), brings together Hans Zimmer's greatest film scores:
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
2004-06-22
The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-
The Making of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
2024-05-02
Cast and crew discuss the making of Sky Studios' The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
2025-02-19
An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, incl
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025-02-06
In honor of “The Lion King's” 30th Anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl transforms into the Pride Lands f
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'
1995-01-01
This documentary provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this high-tension t
Strength and Honor: Production Pods
2005-08-23
Series of documentary pods chronicling every aspect of the production of Ridley Scott's Gladiator. R
Especial Mecano en Concierto
1984-12-26
Glory of Kings 2025·Co-creation Night
2025-10-26
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension
2025-12-04
With The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension, the music of the Oscar winner conquers the big scre