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John Williams

John Williams

Sound·1932·72 films

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 Academy Awards, seven BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. With 54 Academy Award …

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Filmography

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)Oma Tres
Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)Self
Ennio
Ennio (2022)Self
Spielberg
Spielberg (2017)Self
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)Self
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017)Self
Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams (2024)Self - Composer
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)Self (archive footage)
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)Self
The Skywalker Legacy
The Skywalker Legacy (2020)Self
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)Self
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera (2003)Self
The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws' (1995)Self
The Beginning: Making Episode I
The Beginning: Making Episode I (2001)Self
If These Walls Could Sing
If These Walls Could Sing (2022)Self
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023)Self
The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working (2009)Self
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983)Self
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III (2005)Self
Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005)
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1996)Self
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)Self
The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
The Fabelmans: A Family in Film (2023)Self
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Self
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos (2009)Self
John Williams: The Berlin Concert
John Williams: The Berlin Concert (2021)Self
John Williams: Live in Vienna
John Williams: Live in Vienna (2020)Self - Conductor
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001)Self
The Stories of West Side Story
The Stories of West Side Story (2022)Self
When Star Wars Ruled the World
When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004)Self
Jaws: The Inside Story
Jaws: The Inside Story (2010)Self
The Making of 'The Lost World'
The Making of 'The Lost World' (1997)Self
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019)Self
The Making of '1941'
The Making of '1941' (1996)Self
Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980)Self
The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
The Music of 'Indiana Jones' (2003)Self
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006)Self
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend (2001)Self
John Williams in Tokyo
John Williams in Tokyo (2024)Self
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' (2001)Self
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)Self / Performer
Lincoln: An American Journey
Lincoln: An American Journey (2013)Self
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Self
A John Williams Celebration
A John Williams Celebration (2015)Self
Plotting 'Family Plot'
Plotting 'Family Plot' (2001)Self
A World Without Beethoven?
A World Without Beethoven? (2020)Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)Self (archive footage)
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)Self
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott (2010)Self
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (2024)Self
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen (2022)self
In the Teeth of Jaws
In the Teeth of Jaws (1997)Self
AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams (2011)Self
John Williams at the BBC
John Williams at the BBC (2016)self
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery (1997)Self
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006)Self
The 'E.T.' Journals
The 'E.T.' Journals (2012)Self
The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams (2002)Self
John Williams: A Legacy In Sound
John Williams: A Legacy In Sound (2024)Self
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2018)Self - Conductor
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony (2016)Self (archive footage)
Building a Scene
Building a Scene (2003)
The Revamping of Dracula
The Revamping of Dracula (2004)Self
Live at the Shrine! John Williams and the World Premiere of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary
Live at the Shrine! John Williams and the World Premiere of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th AnniversarySelf
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl (2024)Self
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
The Royal Variety Performance 1977 (1977)
Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace (2023)Self
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2011)Self
Music
Music (2010)Self
Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: Beethoven and Williams
Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: Beethoven and Williams (2022)selbst
Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes (2022)Self - Conductor
John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
John Williams Live - Music from the Movies (2021)