Hans Zimmer
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Person

Hans Zimmer

Known for
Sound
Born
September 12, 1957
Place of birth
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Also known as
Ханс Циммер, Ганс Ціммер, ฮานซ์ ซิมเมอร์

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Hans Florian Zimmer (born 12 September 1957) is a German film score composer and music producer. He has won two Oscars, four Grammys, and has been nominated for three Emmys and a Tony. Zimmer was also named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, published by The Daily Telegraph in 2007.

His works are notable for integrating electronic music sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements. Since the 1980s, Zimmer has composed music for over 150 films. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score for The Lion King (1994) and for Dune (2021). His works include Gladiator, The Last Samurai, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Man of Steel, Interstellar, Dunkirk, No Time to Die, and the Dune series.

Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States. He is the head of the film music division at DreamWorks Pictures and DreamWorks Animation studios and works with other composers through the company that he founded, Remote Control Productions, formerly known as Media Ventures. His studio in Santa Monica, California, has an extensive range of computer equipment and keyboards, allowing demo versions of film scores to be created quickly.

Zimmer has collaborated on multiple projects with directors including Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski, Michael Bay, Guy Ritchie, Denis Villeneuve, and Tony Scott.

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20 Works in the catalog credit them.

Music (20)

Filmography

  • David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthFilm · 2026 · as Self
  • Dune: Part ThreeFilm · 2026 · Original Music Composer
  • Harry PotterTV · 2026 · Original Music Composer · 1 episode
  • LionTV · 2026 · Original Music Composer · 4 episodes
  • RamayanaFilm · 2026 · Original Music Composer
  • The Last PhotographFilm · 2026 · Original Music Composer
  • Chief of WarTV · 2025 · Original Music Composer · 9 episodes
  • EdenFilm · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • Ella McCayFilm · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • F1Film · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • Glory of Kings 2025·Co-creation NightFilm · 2025 · Acting
  • Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the DesertFilm · 2025 · as Self
  • Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the DesertFilm · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • The AmericasTV · 2025 · Original Music Composer · 10 episodes
  • The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlFilm · 2025 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Tattooist's Son: Journey to AuschwitzFilm · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • The World of Hans Zimmer – A New DimensionFilm · 2025 · as Self
  • The World of Hans Zimmer – A New DimensionFilm · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • VirdeeTV · 2025 · Original Music Composer · 6 episodes
  • Why We DreamFilm · 2025 · Original Music Composer
  • BlitzFilm · 2024 · Original Music Composer
  • Dune: Part TwoFilm · 2024 · Original Music Composer
  • Kung Fu Panda 4Film · 2024 · Original Music Composer
  • Pioniere der Filmmusik - Europas Sound für HollywoodFilm · 2024 · as Self - Interviewee
  • The Making of The Tattooist of AuschwitzFilm · 2024 · as Self
  • The Tattooist of AuschwitzTV · 2024 · Original Music Composer · 6 episodes
  • The World of Hans ZimmerFilm · 2024 · as Self
  • Twilight of the GodsTV · 2024 · Original Music Composer · 8 episodes
  • 100 Years of Warner Bros.TV · 2023 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Film · 2023 · Original Music Composer
  • Planet Earth IIITV · 2023 · Original Music Composer · 8 episodes
  • The CreatorFilm · 2023 · Original Music Composer
  • True Love: Making The CreatorFilm · 2023 · as Self
  • EnnioFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Frozen Planet IITV · 2022 · Original Music Composer · 6 episodes
  • Hans Zimmer: Hollywood RebelFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It HappensFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Piano CinémaFilm · 2022 · Original Music Composer
  • Platinum Party at the PalaceFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Prehistoric PlanetTV · 2022 · Original Music Composer · 15 episodes
  • The Night Logan Woke UpTV · 2022 · Original Music Composer · 5 episodes
  • The SonFilm · 2022 · Original Music Composer
  • The Sound of 007Film · 2022 · as Self
  • The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert HallFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • The SurvivorFilm · 2022 · Original Music Composer
  • Top Gun: MaverickFilm · 2022 · Original Music Composer
  • Army of ThievesFilm · 2021 · Original Music Composer
  • DuneFilm · 2021 · Original Music Composer
  • Hudba od KokavyFilm · 2021 · as skladateľ
  • Making Malinche: A Documentary by Nacho CanoFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • No Time to DieFilm · 2021 · Original Music Composer
  • The Boss Baby: Family BusinessFilm · 2021 · Original Music Composer
  • The UnforgivableFilm · 2021 · Original Music Composer
  • Hillbilly ElegyFilm · 2020 · Original Music Composer
  • Rebuilding ParadiseFilm · 2020 · Original Music Composer
  • The Golden Hour: Making of Days of ThunderFilm · 2020 · as Self
  • The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunFilm · 2020 · Original Music Composer
  • Wonder Woman 1984Film · 2020 · Original Music Composer
  • Dark PhoenixFilm · 2019 · Original Music Composer
  • EuphoriaTV · 2019 · Original Music Composer · 8 episodes
  • Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic SoundFilm · 2019 · as Self
  • One Night for One Drop: Imagined by Cirque du SoleilFilm · 2019 · as Self
  • The Lion KingFilm · 2019 · Original Music Composer
  • Hans Zimmer - The World of Hans Zimmer: A Symphonic Celebration (Live At Hollywood In Vienna)Film · 2018 · as Self
  • Oceans: Our Blue PlanetFilm · 2018 · Original Music Composer
  • WidowsFilm · 2018 · Original Music Composer
  • All Access: Hans Zimmer LiveFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • BelieverFilm · 2017 · Original Music Composer
  • Blade Runner 2049Film · 2017 · Original Music Composer
  • Blue Planet IITV · 2017 · Original Music Composer · 7 episodes
  • Cherry Bomb: The DocumentaryFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • DunkirkFilm · 2017 · Original Music Composer
  • Hans Zimmer: Live in PragueFilm · 2017 · as Self - Piano / Guitar / Banjo
  • Hans Zimmer: Live in PragueFilm · 2017 · Writer
  • Score: A Film Music DocumentaryFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • The Boss BabyFilm · 2017 · Original Music Composer
  • The Last FaceFilm · 2017 · Original Music Composer
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeFilm · 2016 · Original Music Composer
  • Hidden FiguresFilm · 2016 · Original Music Composer
  • InfernoFilm · 2016 · Original Music Composer
  • Kung Fu Panda 3Film · 2016 · Original Music Composer
  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the ScrollFilm · 2016 · Original Music Composer
  • Planet Earth IITV · 2016 · Original Music Composer · 6 episodes
  • SoundbreakingTV · 2016 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Batkid BeginsFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • ChappieFilm · 2015 · Original Music Composer
  • FreeheldFilm · 2015 · Original Music Composer
  • Hans Zimmer Revealed: The DocumentaryFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • Inside 'Interstellar'Film · 2015 · as Self - Composer
  • Les BosquetsFilm · 2015 · Original Music Composer
  • The Little PrinceFilm · 2015 · Original Music Composer
  • Woman in GoldFilm · 2015 · Original Music Composer
  • InterstellarFilm · 2014 · Original Music Composer
  • Son of GodFilm · 2014 · Original Music Composer
  • The Amazing Spider-Man 2Film · 2014 · Original Music Composer
  • The Distortion of SoundFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2Film · 2014 · as Self
  • Winter's TaleFilm · 2014 · Original Music Composer
  • 12 Years a SlaveFilm · 2013 · Original Music Composer
  • Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of SteelFilm · 2013 · Acting
  • Man of SteelFilm · 2013 · Original Music Composer
  • Mr. Morgan's Last LoveFilm · 2013 · Original Music Composer
  • RushFilm · 2013 · Original Music Composer
  • Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the MoviesTV · 2013 · as Self - Participant · 1 episode
  • The Lone RangerFilm · 2013 · Original Music Composer
  • Ending the KnightFilm · 2012 · as Self
  • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedFilm · 2012 · Original Music Composer
  • Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"Film · 2012 · Original Music Composer
  • The Dark Knight RisesFilm · 2012 · Original Music Composer
  • Hans Zimmer: The Sound of HollywoodFilm · 2011 · as Self
  • Hollywood in ViennaTV · 2011 · as Self · 1 episode
  • James L. Brooks: A Singular VoiceFilm · 2011 · as Self
  • Kung Fu Panda 2Film · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the MastersFilm · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesFilm · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: WedlockedFilm · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • Pride of The Lion KingFilm · 2011 · as Self
  • RangoFilm · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • Sherlock Holmes: A Game of ShadowsFilm · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • The DilemmaFilm · 2011 · Original Music Composer
  • The Jonathan Ross ShowTV · 2011 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Fjenden kommerTV · 2010 · Original Music Composer · 3 episodes
  • Henri 4Film · 2010 · Original Music Composer
  • How Do You KnowFilm · 2010 · Original Music Composer
  • InceptionFilm · 2010 · Original Music Composer
  • MegamindFilm · 2010 · Original Music Composer
  • The PacificTV · 2010 · Original Music Composer · 10 episodes
  • Through the WormholeTV · 2010 · Original Music Composer · 62 episodes
  • Angels & DemonsFilm · 2009 · Original Music Composer
  • It's ComplicatedFilm · 2009 · Original Music Composer
  • Sherlock HolmesFilm · 2009 · Original Music Composer
  • The Boat That RockedFilm · 2009 · Original Music Composer
  • Casi divasFilm · 2008 · Original Music Composer
  • Frost/NixonFilm · 2008 · Original Music Composer
  • Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a SceneFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • Kung Fu PandaFilm · 2008 · Original Music Composer
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaFilm · 2008 · Original Music Composer
  • The Burning PlainFilm · 2008 · Original Music Composer
  • The Dark KnightFilm · 2008 · Original Music Composer
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndFilm · 2007 · Original Music Composer
  • The Simpsons MovieFilm · 2007 · Original Music Composer
  • According to Plan: The Harrowing and True Story of Dead Man's ChestFilm · 2006 · Original Music Composer
  • MecanografíaFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestFilm · 2006 · Original Music Composer
  • The Da Vinci CodeFilm · 2006 · Original Music Composer
  • The HolidayFilm · 2006 · Original Music Composer
  • Batman BeginsFilm · 2005 · Original Music Composer
  • MadagascarFilm · 2005 · Original Music Composer
  • Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'Film · 2005 · Original Music Composer
  • Strength and Honor: Production PodsFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • The Little Polar Bear 2: The Mysterious IslandFilm · 2005 · Original Music Composer
  • The Weather ManFilm · 2005 · Original Music Composer
  • AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the MoviesFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • Blood on the Land: The Making of a KingFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • King ArthurFilm · 2004 · Original Music Composer
  • Laura's StarFilm · 2004 · Original Music Composer
  • Shark TaleFilm · 2004 · Original Music Composer
  • SpanglishFilm · 2004 · Original Music Composer
  • ThunderbirdsFilm · 2004 · Original Music Composer
  • Matchstick MenFilm · 2003 · Original Music Composer
  • Miss Daisy's Journey: From Stage to ScreenFilm · 2003 · as Self - Composer
  • Something's Gotta GiveFilm · 2003 · Original Music Composer
  • Tears of the SunFilm · 2003 · Original Music Composer
  • The Last SamuraiFilm · 2003 · Original Music Composer
  • The Making Of 'The Lion King'Film · 2003 · as Self
  • Thelma & Louise: The Last JourneyFilm · 2003 · as Self
  • Thelma & Louise: The Last JourneyFilm · 2003 · Original Music Composer
  • Spirit: Stallion of the CimarronFilm · 2002 · Original Music Composer
  • The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down'Film · 2002 · as Self- Composer
  • The RingFilm · 2002 · Original Music Composer
  • Through the Night with...TV · 2002 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Black Hawk DownFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • Breaking the Silence: The Making of HannibalFilm · 2001 · as Self
  • Breaking the Silence: The Making of HannibalFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • HannibalFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • InvincibleFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • Pearl HarborFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • Riding in Cars with BoysFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • The PledgeFilm · 2001 · Original Music Composer
  • An Everlasting PieceFilm · 2000 · Original Music Composer
  • GladiatorFilm · 2000 · Original Music Composer
  • Mission: Impossible IIFilm · 2000 · Original Music Composer
  • The Road to El DoradoFilm · 2000 · Original Music Composer
  • V.I.P.TV · 2000 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Chill FactorFilm · 1999 · Original Music Composer
  • The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to ScreenFilm · 1999 · as Self
  • The Last DaysFilm · 1998 · Original Music Composer
  • The Prince of EgyptFilm · 1998 · Original Music Composer
  • The Thin Red LineFilm · 1998 · Original Music Composer
  • As Good as It GetsFilm · 1997 · Original Music Composer
  • Smilla's Sense of SnowFilm · 1997 · Original Music Composer
  • The PeacemakerFilm · 1997 · Original Music Composer
  • Broken ArrowFilm · 1996 · Original Music Composer
  • Muppet Treasure IslandFilm · 1996 · Original Music Composer
  • The FanFilm · 1996 · Original Music Composer
  • The Preacher's WifeFilm · 1996 · Original Music Composer
  • The RockFilm · 1996 · Original Music Composer
  • Two DeathsFilm · 1996 · Original Music Composer
  • Beyond RangoonFilm · 1995 · Original Music Composer
  • Crimson TideFilm · 1995 · Original Music Composer
  • Die Harald Schmidt ShowTV · 1995 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Nine MonthsFilm · 1995 · Original Music Composer
  • Something to Talk AboutFilm · 1995 · Original Music Composer
  • The Making of 'Crimson Tide'Film · 1995 · as Self
  • Drop ZoneFilm · 1994 · Original Music Composer
  • I'll Do AnythingFilm · 1994 · Original Music Composer
  • Renaissance ManFilm · 1994 · Original Music Composer
  • The Lion KingFilm · 1994 · Original Music Composer
  • The Making of the Lion KingFilm · 1994 · as Self
  • Calendar GirlFilm · 1993 · Original Music Composer
  • Cool RunningsFilm · 1993 · Original Music Composer
  • Point of No ReturnFilm · 1993 · Original Music Composer
  • The House of the SpiritsFilm · 1993 · Original Music Composer
  • True RomanceFilm · 1993 · Original Music Composer
  • Younger and YoungerFilm · 1993 · Original Music Composer
  • A League of Their OwnFilm · 1992 · Original Music Composer
  • ECHO-VerleihungTV · 1992 · as Self · 1 episode
  • MorgenmagazinTV · 1992 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Radio FlyerFilm · 1992 · Original Music Composer
  • Spies, Inc.Film · 1992 · Original Music Composer
  • The Power of OneFilm · 1992 · Original Music Composer
  • ToysFilm · 1992 · Original Music Composer
  • BackdraftFilm · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • K2Film · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • Regarding HenryFilm · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • Thelma & LouiseFilm · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • To The Moon, AliceFilm · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • Where Sleeping Dogs LieFilm · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • White FangFilm · 1991 · Original Music Composer
  • ArcadiaFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Bird on a WireFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Chicago Joe and the ShowgirlFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Days of ThunderFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Diamond SkullsFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Fools of FortuneFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Green CardFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Pacific HeightsFilm · 1990 · Original Music Composer
  • Black RainFilm · 1989 · Original Music Composer
  • Driving Miss DaisyFilm · 1989 · Original Music Composer
  • TwisterFilm · 1989 · Original Music Composer
  • A World ApartFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • Burning SecretFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • First BornTV · 1988 · Original Music Composer · 3 episodes
  • Nightmare at NoonFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • PaperhouseFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • Prisoner of RioFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • Rain ManFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • TaffinFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • The Fruit MachineFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • The Nature of the BeastFilm · 1988 · Original Music Composer
  • Mann kann ja nie wissenFilm · 1987 · as Father
  • Terminal ExposureFilm · 1987 · Original Music Composer
  • Separate VacationsFilm · 1986 · Original Music Composer
  • The WindFilm · 1986 · Original Music Composer
  • The Zero BoysFilm · 1986 · Original Music Composer
  • InsignificanceFilm · 1985 · Original Music Composer
  • My Beautiful LaundretteFilm · 1985 · Original Music Composer
  • Wild HorsesFilm · 1985 · Original Music Composer
  • Especial Mecano en ConciertoFilm · 1984 · as Self
  • Goldene KameraTV · 1984 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Success Is the Best RevengeFilm · 1984 · Original Music Composer
  • The Story of O Part 2Film · 1984 · Original Music Composer
  • SuperheroFilm · 1982 · Original Music Composer
  • Wetten, dass..?TV · 1981 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Midi PremièreTV · 1975 · as Self - The Buggles · 1 episode
  • Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Musical Guest · 1 episode
  • 60 MinutesTV · 1968 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Golden Globe AwardsTV · 1944 · as Self - Nominee · 1 episode
  • All the Sinners BleedTV · Original Music Composer · 1 episode
  • Blue Planet IIITV · Original Music Composer · 1 episode
  • Screening Interview: Dune with Hans Zimmer and Denis VilleneuveFilm · as Self

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