Who is John Williams? John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor and pianist. In a career that spans six decades, Williams has composed many of the most famous film scores in history, including those for Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Schindler`s List, and Harry Potter. In addition, he has composed theme music for four Olympic Games, numerous television series and concert pieces. He served as the principal conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra from 1980 to 1993, and is now the orchestra`s laureate conductor.
Williams is a five-time winner of the Academy Award. With 45 Academy Award nominations, Williams is the most nominated individual after Walt Disney. He was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004.
Name: John Williams
