Fun Facts
How many Olympics games has he composed for?
4
How many golden globes does he have?
What year did John William make his debut?
1958
What year was he born in?
1932
Where did he study composition?
University of California, Los Angles(UCLA)
How many grammys has John William won?
27
What is John Williams most popular piece?
The Imperial March
Where did John Williams grow up(state)?
New York
What orchestra was he a conductor for in 1980 to 1993
Boston Pops Orchestra
How many times has John Williams been nominated for the Oscars?
54
What popular theme is suspenseful?
Jaws
What is his middle name?
Towner
What disease was he diagnosed with?
Parkinson's disease
What award was he given in 2009?
The U.S. National Medal of Arts
What franchise has John Williams composed 3 scores for?
Harry Potter
How did he compose his music?
pencil and paper
What did he serve as in the U.S. Air Force?
He served as an airman musician
Name 3 songs he won Oscars for
Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Star Wars, Fiddler on the Roof, Schindler's List
Name 4 movies John Williams composed for
Jaws, Stars Wars, Harry potter, Home alone, E.T., Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Superman
What was the turning point of John Williams life?
The death of his wife in 1974