Maurice Jarre
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Summary
Maurice Jarre was born on September 13, 1924[1], in 5th arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He died on March 28, 2009[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], film score composer[7], musician[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,108 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Malibu[11]
- Date of death: March 29, 2009[12], 2009[13]
- Place of burial: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[14]
- Spouse: France Pejot[15], Dany Saval[16], Laura Devon[17]
- Child: Jean-Michel Jarre[18], Stéfanie Jarre[19]
- Country of citizenship: France[20]
- Educated at: University of Paris[21], Conservatoire de Paris[22]
- Notable work: Lara's Theme[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Score[24], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[25], Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[26], Honorary César[27], BAFTA Award for Best Original Music[28], European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award[29], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[30], Commander of the National Order of Merit[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Record label: MGM Records[34], Varèse Sarabande[35], Milan[36], CBS Records International[37], Barclay[38]
- Discography: Maurice Jarre discography[39]
- Cause of death: cancer[40]
- Residence: Lyon[41]
- Family name: Jarre[42]
- Given name: Maurice[43], Antoine[44], Alexis[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Maurice Jarre[46]
- Work location: France[47]
- Relative: Kevin Jarre[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
Why It Matters
Maurice Jarre has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1943[54], of United States[55], awarded the Annie Award[56], specialised in film score[57]; Jean-Michel Jarre[58], a composer[59], b. 1948[60], of France[61], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], specialised in ambient music[63]; Alan Menken[64], a composer[65], b. 1949[66], of United States[67], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[68], specialised in film score[69]; Howard Shore[70], a composer[71], b. 1946[72], of Canada[73], awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award[74], specialised in film score[75]; Carter Burwell[76], a composer[77], b. 1954[78], of United States[79], awarded the British Independent Film Award for Best Music[80], specialised in film score[81]; and Mark Isham[82], a composer[83], b. 1951[84], of United States[85], awarded the Emmy Award[86].
FAQs
Where was Maurice Jarre born?
Maurice Jarre was born in 5th arrondissement of Lyon[2].
Where did Maurice Jarre die?
Maurice Jarre passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Maurice Jarre married to?
Maurice Jarre's spouses include France Pejot[15], Dany Saval[16], and Laura Devon[17].
What did Maurice Jarre do for work?
Maurice Jarre worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], film score composer[7], musician[8], and bandleader[9].
Where did Maurice Jarre go to school?
Maurice Jarre was educated at University of Paris[21] and Conservatoire de Paris[22].
What awards did Maurice Jarre receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[24], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[25], and Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[26].
Who did Maurice Jarre influence?
Maurice Jarre has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[52], Jean-Michel Jarre[58], Alan Menken[64], and Howard Shore[70].