John Williams

Ainm sa teanga dhúchais	(en) John Towner Williams (en) John T. Williams (en) John Williams
Beathaisnéis
Breith	(en) John Towner Williams 8 Feabhra 1932 92 bliana d'aois Nua-Eabhrac (Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá)
Principal conductor (en) Boston Pops (en)
1980 – 1993
Faisnéis phearsanta
Scoil a d'fhreastail sé/sí	Scoil Juilliard Ardscoil Glendale Accademia Musicale Chigiana (en) Ardscoil Hollywood Thuaidh Ollscoil California, Los Angeles UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music (en)
Gníomhaíocht
Réimse oibre	Scór scannáin
Gairm	stiúrthóir ceolfhoirne, pianódóir, cumadóir, cumadóir scóir scannáin
Tréimhse oibre	1952 –
Ball de	Acadamh Ealaíona agus Eolaíochtaí Mheiriceá
Seánra	Ceol clasaiceach comhaimseartha
Teangacha	Béarla
Gairm mhíleata
Brainse míleata	Aerfhórsa na Stát Aontaithe
Uirlis	Pianó, cruitchorda, bass clarinet (en) , baritone saxophone (en) agus dord
Lipéad ceoil	Sony Classical 20th Century Fox Records Philips Records MCA Records Philips Classics Records Columbia Records
Saothar
Saothar suntasach music of Star Wars (en) ../... 29+
Teaghlach
Céile	Barbara Ruick
Páiste	Joseph Williams
Gradam a fuarthas (2022)  Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (en) (2020)  Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts (en) (19 Aibreán 2016)  Officer of Arts and Letters (en) (2016)  Gradam Saoil an AFI (2015)  Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition (en) , as a saothar The Book Thief (en) (2009)  Bonn Náisiúnta na nEalaíon (2007)  Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (en) , as a saothar Memoirs of a Geisha (1976)  Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1974)  Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Jaws (1970)  Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Amhrán Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Fiddler on the Roof (en)  Saturn Award for Best Music (en)  Gradam Golden Globe  Gradam Kennedy Center  Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial  Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Schindler's List  Classic Brit Awards (en)
Ainmnithe do (24 Eanáir 2023) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The Fabelmans (en) (2023) Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score (en) , as a saothar The Fabelmans (en) (14 Eanáir 2016) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (16 Eanáir 2014) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The Book Thief (en) (10 Eanáir 2013) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Lincoln (24 Eanáir 2012) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar War Horse (en) (24 Eanáir 2012) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The Adventures of Tintin (31 Eanáir 2006) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Memoirs of a Geisha (31 Eanáir 2006) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Munich (en) (25 Eanáir 2005) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (11 Feabhra 2003) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Catch Me If You Can (en) (12 Feabhra 2002) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar A.I. Artificial Intelligence (12 Feabhra 2002) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (13 Feabhra 2001) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The Patriot (15 Feabhra 2000) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Angela's Ashes (en) (9 Feabhra 1999) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Saving Private Ryan (10 Feabhra 1998) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Amistad (en) (11 Feabhra 1997) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Sleepers (en) (13 Feabhra 1996) Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score (en) , as a saothar Sabrina (en) (13 Feabhra 1996) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Nixon (en) (9 Feabhra 1994) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Schindler's List (19 Feabhra 1992) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar JFK (en) (13 Feabhra 1991) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Home Alone (14 Feabhra 1990) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (en) (14 Feabhra 1990) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Born on the Fourth of July (en) (15 Feabhra 1989) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The Accidental Tourist (16 Feabhra 1988) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Empire of the Sun (16 Feabhra 1988) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The Witches of Eastwick (en) (6 Feabhra 1985) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (6 Feabhra 1985) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar The River (en) (16 Feabhra 1984) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (17 Feabhra 1983) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1983) Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score (en) , as a saothar Monsignor (en) (11 Feabhra 1982) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Raiders of the Lost Ark (17 Feabhra 1981) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (20 Feabhra 1979) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Superman (21 Feabhra 1978) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Close Encounters of the Third Kind (21 Feabhra 1978) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (17 Feabhra 1976) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Jaws (24 Feabhra 1975) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar The Towering Inferno (19 Feabhra 1974) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Amhrán Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Tom Sawyer (en) (19 Feabhra 1974) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Cinderella Liberty (12 Feabhra 1973) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar The Poseidon Adventure (12 Feabhra 1973) Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (en) , as a saothar Images (en) (22 Feabhra 1972) Gradam Acadaimh don Scór Amhrán Bunaidh is Fearr, as a saothar Fiddler on the Roof (en) (16 Feabhra 1970) Academy Award for Best Original Score, no Musical (en) , as a saothar The Reivers (en) (16 Feabhra 1970) Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score (en) , as a saothar Goodbye, Mr. Chips (19 Feabhra 1968) Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment (en) , as a saothar Valley of the Dolls (en)
Síniú

Is cumadóir ceoil de chuid SAM é John Towner Williams (rugadh 8 Feabhra 1932 i gCathair Nua-Eabhrac) a bhfuil cáil ar leith tuillte aige mar gheall ar chumadh ceoil do scannáin go háirithe.

Bhí a athair, Johnny Williams, ina cheoltóir cumasach a sheinn an trombón agus na drumaí agus a ghlac páirt i mbanna den t-ainm an Raymond Scott Quintet.

Bhí triúr clainne, Joseph, Mark agus Jennifer aige lena chéad bhean chéile Barbara Ruick a fuair bás sa bhliain 1974. Faoi láthair tá sé pósta leis an ngrianghrafadóir Samantha Winslow.

Rinne John Williams dianstaidéar ar an gceol ó aois óg agus é ag seinm an phianó, an trombóin, an clairinéid agus an troimpéid. Ba léir gan mhoill gur ceoltóir tréitheach a bhí ann. Thosaigh sé ag cumadh ceoil go luath agus lean sé air i rith an Dara Cogadh Domhanda agus é ina bhall de bhanna an aerfhórsa.

Choinnigh sé ar sa Juilliard School of Music le Rosina Lhevinne. Níos déanaí i Hollywood bhí sé faoi oiliúint ag Arthur Olaf Anderson agus Mario Castlenuovo-Tedesco.

Bhí tionchar mór ag Bernard Herrmann agus Henry Mancini air. Bhain sé Oscar le haghaidh ceol scannáin ceithre huaire agus bhí sé ina stiúrthóir ar an bhfoireann cheoil The Boston Pops.

Bhí rath ollmhór ar an gceol a scríobh sé do scannáin, go háirithe de chuid Steven Spielberg.

Teilifís/Scannáin

• John Williams Today, 1952 (sraith theilifíse)
• General Electric Theater, 1953 (sraith theilifíse)
• Playhouse 90, 1957 (sraith theilifíse)
• Tales of Wells Fargo, 1957 (sraith theilifíse)
• My Gun Is Quick, 1957
• Bachelor Father, 1957 (sraith theilifíse)
• Wagon Train, 1957 (sraith theilifíse)
• M Squad, 1957 (sraith theilifíse, le Johnny Williams)
• Daddy-O, 1958
• I Passed for White, 1960
• Because They're Young, 1960
• Checkmate, 1960 (sraith theilifíse)
• The Secret Ways, 1961 (le Johnny Williams)
• Kraft Mystery Theater, 1961 (sraith theilifíse, le Johnny Williams)
• Alcoa Premiere, 1961 (sraith theilifíse, le Johnny T. Williams)
• Bachelor Flat, 1962
• The Virginian, 1962 (sraith theilifíse)
• The Wide Country, 1962
• Empire, 1962 (sraith theilifíse)
• Diamond Head, 1963
• Gidget Goes to Rome, 1963 (le Johnny Williams)
• Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, 1963 (sraith theilifíse)
• Gilligan's Island, 1964 (sraith theilifíse, le Johnny Williams)
• Nightmare in Chicago, 1964 (teilifís)
• The Killers, 1964 (le Johnny Williams)
• The Katherine Reed Story, 1965
• None But the Brave, 1965 (le Johnny Williams)
• John Goldfarb, Please Come Home, 1965
• Lost in Space, 1965 (sraith theilifíse, le Johnny Williams)
• The Rare Breed, 1966 (le Johnny Williams)
• The Kraft Summer Music Hall, 1966 (sraith theilifíse)
• How to Steal a Million, 1966
• The Plainsman, 1966 (le Johnny Williams)
• The Tammy Grimes Show, 1966 (sraith theilifíse)
• The Time Tunnel, 1966 (sraith theilifíse, le Johnny Williams)
• Not with My Wife, You Don't!, 1966 (le Johnny Williams)
• Penelope, 1966 (le Johnny Williams)
• A Guide for the Married Man, 1967 (le Johnny Williams)
• Ghostbreakers, 1967 (teilifíse)
• Valley of the Dolls, 1967
• Fitzwilly, 1967 (le Johnny Williams)
• Sergeant Ryker, 1968
• Land of the Giants, 1968 (sraith theilifíse)
• Heidi, 1968 (teilifís)
• Saturday Adoption, 1968 (teilifís)
• Daddy's Gone A-Hunting, 1969
• Goodbye, Mr. Chips, 1969
• The Reivers, 1969
• NBC Nightly News, 1970 (teilifís)
• Storia di una donna, 1970
• Jane Eyre, 1970
• The Cowboys, 1972
• The Screaming Woman, 1972 (teilifís)
• Images, 1972
• The Poseidon Adventure, 1972
• Pete 'n' Tillie, 1972 (le John T. Williams)
• Cinderella Liberty, 1973
• The Paper Chase, 1973
• The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing, 1973
• The Cowboys, 1974 (sraith theilifíse)
• Conrack, 1974
• The Sugarland Express, 1974
• Earthquake, 1974
• The Towering Inferno, 1974
• The Eiger Sanction, 1975
• Jaws, 1975
• Family Plot, 1976
• The Missouri Breaks, 1976
• Midway, 1976
• Black Sunday, 1977
• Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, 1977
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1977
• The Fury, 1978
• Jaws 2, 1978
• Superman, 1978
• Dracula, 1979
• 1941 - Allarme a Hollywood (1941), 1979
• Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, 1980
• Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981
• Heartbeeps, 1981
• Aliens From Another Planet, 1982 (scannán teilifíse, le Johnny Williams)
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, 1982
• Yes, Giorgio, 1982
• Monsignor, 1982
• Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, 1983
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1984
• Top Secret!, 1984
• The River, 1984
• SpaceCamp, 1986
• Star Tours, 1987
• The Witches of Eastwick, 1987
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, 1987
• Empire of the Sun, 1987
• The Accidental Tourist, 1988
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, 1989
• Born on the Fourth of July, 1989
• Always, 1989
• Stanley & Iris, 1990
• Presumed Innocent, 1990
• Home Alone, 1990
• Hook, 1991
• JFK, 1991
• Far and Away, 1992
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, 1992
• Jurassic Park 1993
• Schindler's List, 1993
• Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures, 1994 (videogioco)
• Sabrina, 1995
• Nixon, 1995
• The Olympic Torch Relay, 1996 (teilifíse)
• Sleepers, 1996
• Rosewood, 1997
• The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 1997
• Seven Years in Tibet, 1997
• Amistad, 1997
• Saving Private Ryan, 1998
• Stepmom, 1998
• Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, 1999
• Angela's Ashes, 1999
• The Unfinished Journey, 1999
• The Patriot, 2000
• Artificial Intelligence: AI, 2001
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 2001
• Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter, 2002 (videogioco)
• Reflections of Evil, 2002
• Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, 2002
• Minority Report, 2002
• Star Wars: Clone Wars, 2002
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 2002
• Catch Me If You Can, 2002
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, 2003
• Star Wars: Clone Wars, 2003
• Once Upon a Jedi, 2004
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 2004
• The Terminal, 2004
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, 2004
• Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, 2005
• War of the Worlds, 2005
• Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005
• Munich, 2005
• Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut, 2006

Na hOlimpeacha

• Olympic Fanfare and Theme, XXIII Los Angeles 1984
• The Olympic Spirit, XV 1988
• Summon the Heroes, XVII Atlantaa 1996
• Call of the Champions, XIX Salt Lake City 2002

Conceirtigh

• Concerto per flauto e orchestra (1969)
• Concerto per violino (1976, rielab. 1998)
• "The five sacred trees"
• Concerto per violoncello e orchestra
• Concerto per tromba e orchestra
• "Tree song" per violino e orchestra
• "3 pieces from Shindler's list" per violino e orchestra
• Concerto per clarinetto e orchestra
• Concerto per tuba e orchestra