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John Williams

Bio: John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American composers of all time, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic history in a career spanning over six decades
Born: Mon, Feb 08 1932
Birthplace: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
John Williams is 92 years old
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Poster of Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams
John Williams was
92 in Music by John Williams
as 'Self - Composer'.
Fri, Nov 01 2024
Poster of Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
John Williams was
92 in Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 12 2024
Poster of John Williams in Tokyo
John Williams in Tokyo
John Williams was
92 in John Williams in Tokyo
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 03 2024
Poster of Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
John Williams was
91 in Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 01 2023
Poster of The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
John Williams was
91 in The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 29 2023
Poster of Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
John Williams was
91 in Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 28 2023
Poster of The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
John Williams was
91 in The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 14 2023
Poster of If These Walls Could Sing
If These Walls Could Sing
John Williams was
90 in If These Walls Could Sing
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 03 2022
Poster of Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
John Williams was
90 in Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
as 'self'.
Fri, Apr 29 2022
Poster of The Stories of West Side Story
The Stories of West Side Story
John Williams was
90 in The Stories of West Side Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 02 2022
Poster of Ennio
Ennio
John Williams was
90 in Ennio
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 17 2022
Poster of Galakonzert mit Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams und Beethoven aus Pittsburgh
Galakonzert mit Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams und Beethoven aus Pittsburgh
John Williams was
90 in Galakonzert mit Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams und Beethoven aus Pittsburgh
as 'selbst'.
Sun, Feb 13 2022
Poster of Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
John Williams was
90 in Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
as 'Self - Conductor'.
Sat, Feb 12 2022
Poster of John Williams & Berliner Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
John Williams & Berliner Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
John Williams was
89 in John Williams & Berliner Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
John Williams was
89 in John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Poster of John Williams dirigiert John Williams mit den Berliner Philharmonikern
John Williams dirigiert John Williams mit den Berliner Philharmonikern
John Williams was
89 in John Williams dirigiert John Williams mit den Berliner Philharmonikern
Thu, Dec 16 2021
Poster of A World Without Beethoven?
A World Without Beethoven?
John Williams was
88 in A World Without Beethoven?
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 15 2020
Poster of John Williams: Live in Vienna
John Williams: Live in Vienna
John Williams was
88 in John Williams: Live in Vienna
as 'Self - Conductor'.
Mon, Jun 01 2020
Poster of The Skywalker Legacy
The Skywalker Legacy
John Williams was
88 in The Skywalker Legacy
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 18 2020
Poster of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
John Williams was
87 in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as 'Oma Tres'.
Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
John Williams was
87 in Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 25 2019
Poster of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
John Williams was
87 in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 29 2019
Poster of Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
John Williams was
86 in Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
as 'Self - Conductor'.
Fri, Dec 28 2018
Poster of Spielberg
Spielberg
John Williams was
85 in Spielberg
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 05 2017
Poster of Score: A Film Music Documentary
Score: A Film Music Documentary
John Williams was
85 in Score: A Film Music Documentary
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of John Williams at the BBC
John Williams at the BBC
John Williams was
84 in John Williams at the BBC
as 'self'.
Fri, Mar 18 2016
Poster of John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
John Williams was
83 in John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 02 2016
Poster of A John Williams Celebration
A John Williams Celebration
John Williams was
83 in A John Williams Celebration
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of Lincoln: An American Journey
Lincoln: An American Journey
John Williams was
80 in Lincoln: An American Journey
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 16 2013
Poster of The 'E.T.' Journals
The 'E.T.' Journals
John Williams was
80 in The 'E.T.' Journals
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 09 2012
Poster of AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
John Williams was
79 in AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 07 2011
Poster of A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
John Williams was
79 in A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 16 2011
Poster of Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
John Williams was
78 in Return to Jurassic Park
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 05 2011
Poster of Music
Music
John Williams was
78 in Music
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
John Williams was
78 in Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 17 2010
Poster of Jaws: The Inside Story
Jaws: The Inside Story
John Williams was
78 in Jaws: The Inside Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
John Williams was
77 in Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as 'Self / Performer'.
Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
John Williams was
77 in The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 02 2009
Poster of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
John Williams was
77 in The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
John Williams was
76 in No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 11 2009
Poster of Love Will Tear Us Apart
Love Will Tear Us Apart
John Williams was
74 in Love Will Tear Us Apart
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
John Williams was
74 in You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
John Williams was
73 in Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 23 2006
Poster of Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
John Williams was
73 in Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 01 2005
Poster of Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Star Wars: A Musical Journey
John Williams was
73 in Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
John Williams was
72 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 09 2004
Poster of The Revamping of Dracula
The Revamping of Dracula
John Williams was
72 in The Revamping of Dracula
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 19 2004
Poster of When Star Wars Ruled the World
When Star Wars Ruled the World
John Williams was
72 in When Star Wars Ruled the World
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 18 2004
Poster of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
John Williams was
72 in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
John Williams was
71 in The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 21 2003
Poster of Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
John Williams was
71 in Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
John Williams was
69 in The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Beginning: Making Episode I
The Beginning: Making Episode I
John Williams was
69 in The Beginning: Making Episode I
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
John Williams was
69 in The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 08 2001
Poster of Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
John Williams was
69 in Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of Plotting 'Family Plot'
Plotting 'Family Plot'
John Williams was
69 in Plotting 'Family Plot'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
John Williams was
68 in Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Making of 'The Lost World'
The Making of 'The Lost World'
John Williams was
65 in The Making of 'The Lost World'
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 08 1997
Poster of Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
John Williams was
64 in Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 06 1997
Poster of In the Teeth of Jaws
In the Teeth of Jaws
John Williams was
64 in In the Teeth of Jaws
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
John Williams was
64 in The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 1996
Poster of The Making of '1941'
The Making of '1941'
John Williams was
64 in The Making of '1941'
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 28 1996
Poster of The Making of 'Jaws'
The Making of 'Jaws'
John Williams was
63 in The Making of 'Jaws'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 28 1995
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
John Williams was
56 in The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
John Williams was
51 in From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 03 1983
Poster of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
John Williams was
48 in The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 22 1980
Poster of Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Star Wars: Music by John Williams
John Williams was
48 in Star Wars: Music by John Williams
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 18 1980
Poster of Star Wars Concert
Star Wars Concert
John Williams was
45 in Star Wars Concert
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 02 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
John Williams was
88+ in Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
as 'Self - Composer (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
John Williams was
83+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
John Williams was
60+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
John Williams was
46+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Previn and the Pittsburgh
Previn and the Pittsburgh
John Williams was
45+ in Previn and the Pittsburgh
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1977
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
John Williams was
41+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
John Williams was
36+ in 60 Minutes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
John Williams was
24+ in Playhouse 90
as 'Self (Pianist)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
John Williams was
21+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953