John Williams
John Williams was born in New York, USA, in 1932. He attended the Juilliard School for drama, music and art in Manhattan, New York.
His first major success was for the film score for Jaws in 1975 for which he won an Oscar.
Williams has composed some of the most iconic film music of all time, including for Superman, Indiana Jones, E.T., Harry Potter, ±«Óătv Alone and War Horse. He has composed music for over a hundred films and is still actively composing today. His music features in the latest Star Wars trilogy. His career has included writing for four Olympic opening ceremonies, and television programmes, such as the 1960s Lost in Space series.
In addition to composing, Williams conducted the London Symphony Orchestra for the Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack performance in 1977. He has conducted many of the world’s other leading orchestras, including the Boston Pops Orchestra as principal conductor from 1980 to 1993.