Hans Zimmer
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Summary
Hans Zimmer was born on September 12, 1957[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], guitarist[4], pianist[5], record producer[6], and film score composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76,320 views/month, #1,807 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Jake Zimmer[9], Zoë Zimmer[10], Annabel Zimmer[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12], United States[13]
- Native language: German[14]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[15]
- Occupation: musician[16]
- Field of work: composed musical work[17], film score[18]
- Educated at: Hurtwood House[19]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Score[20], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[22], Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[23], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[24], Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[27], Saturn Awards[28], Disney Legends[29], Classic Brit Awards[30]
- Member of: Helden[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Genre: soundtrack[33], film score[34], video game music[35]
- Record label: Remote Control Productions[36], Bleeding Fingers Music[37]
- Discography: Hans Zimmer discography[38]
- Commons category: Hans Zimmer[39]
- Family name: Zimmer[40]
- Given name: Hans[41], Florian[42]
- Official website: https://hans-zimmer.com/[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hans Zimmer[44]
- Work location: Los Angeles[45]
- Medical condition: synesthesia[46]
- Instrument: piano[47], banjo[48], keyboard instrument[49], synthesizer[50], guitar[51], bass guitar[52]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: US[54]
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Began / founded: 1957-09-12[55]
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Genre(s): cinematic classical, classical, contemporary classical, instrumental, modern classical, orchestral[56]
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Community tags: academy award winner, cinematic classical, classical, composer, contemporary classical, european, film, film composer, film score, film soundtrack, game, german, instrumental, modern classical, orchestral, score, soundtrack, soundtrack composer, soundtracks, television music, video game music[57]
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MusicBrainz ID: e6de1f3b-6484-491c-88dd-6d619f142abc[58]
Why It Matters
Hans Zimmer has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Harry Gregson-Williams[61], a composer[62], b. 1961[63], of United Kingdom[64], specialised in film score[65]; Bear McCreary[66], a composer[67], b. 1979[68], of United States[69], specialised in film score[70]; Tyler Bates[71], a composer[72], b. 1965[73], of United States[74], specialised in film score[75]; Lorne Balfe[76], a composer[77], b. 1976[78], of United Kingdom[79], specialised in film score[80]; Klaus Badelt[81], a composer[82], b. 1967[83], of Germany[84], specialised in film score[85]; and Luca Turilli[86], a composer[87], b. 1972[88], of Italy[89].
FAQs
Where was Hans Zimmer born?
Hans Zimmer was born in Frankfurt[2].
What did Hans Zimmer do for work?
Hans Zimmer worked as a composer[3], guitarist[4], pianist[5], record producer[6], and film score composer[7].
Where did Hans Zimmer go to school?
Hans Zimmer was educated at Hurtwood House[19].
What awards did Hans Zimmer receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[20], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[22], and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[23].
Who did Hans Zimmer influence?
Hans Zimmer has been cited as an influence by Harry Gregson-Williams[61], Bear McCreary[66], Tyler Bates[71], and Lorne Balfe[76].