John Williams's biography

John Williams is 80 years old conductor born at New York City. He was born on Wednesday 15th of April 1903. He is often nicknamed as Johnny. According to year of birth 1903 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 15th of April means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.

He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be conductor. You can know him also as composer, pianist. He is recently known as film score composer.

John Williams's family

John Williams's ex spouse

Barbara Ruick

John Williams and Barbara Ruick have been together. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Tuesday 23rd of December 1930 in Pasadena. His ex spouse died on Sunday 3rd of March 1974 in Reno. Barbara Ruick was 71 years old, when this happened.

He has 1 son.

John Williams's son: Joseph Williams

John Williams's son's name is Joseph Williams. He is known as composer. His son was born on Thursday 1st of September 1960 in Santa Monica.

John Williams's schools

We found 6 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Juilliard School, University of California, Los Angeles, North Hollywood High School, Glendale High School, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

Detailed informations about his schools

Graduated from North Hollywood High School.
Attended Lancing College at the same time as English author Evelyn Waugh.

John Williams's career

His main focus is to be conductor and film score. He is famous thanks to Star Wars. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays piano.

How did John Williams die

He died on on Thursday 5th of May 1983 when he was 80 years old. John Williamss death was caused by aneurysm.

Awards and competitions

John Williams's Awards

He received award for Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for work The Book Thief in 2015
He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for work Fiddler on the Roof in 1970
He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score for work Jaws in 1974
He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score for work Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in 1976
He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He received award for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He received award for Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for work Memoirs of a Geisha in 2007

John Williams's Rankings

In 2005, his scores for Star Wars (1977), Jaws (1975), and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) were respectively ranked #1, #6, and #14 on the AFI's list of the Top 25 Film Scores in the past 100 years.

John Williams's Nominations

He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score, no Musical
He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score for work Monsignor in 1983

John Williams's quotes

[about his friend, Jerry Goldsmith] His chameleon adaptability was a prerequisite to longevity and success in Hollywood. We used to call him Gorgeous. He was the golden boy, a beautiful presence. His music had a freshness, and he had a freshness.

John Williams's body shape

Lets describe how John Williams looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.

John Williams