John Williams (1932- )

Nationality

American

Famous Works Involving Orchestra

Film scores to Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Indiana Jones Trilogy, Harry Potter, Jaws, ET – the Extraterrestrial

Fun Facts

  • When Williams won his Oscar for Jaws at the 1976 Academy Awards, he did not have to walk far because he was conducting the orchestra for the award ceremony!
  • Williams was drafted in 1952 and arranged, played, and conducted for military bands, including the U.S. Air Force Band.
  • Williams met Steven Speilberg, a famous movie director, on a blind lunch date in 1972. Since then, they have collaborated on many films.

Get to know Williams in this video by Columbus Symphony Violinist Olev Viro!

Upcoming Columbus Symphony Concerts Featuring Williams’ Music

  • None at this time

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