Harry Gregson-Williams
By Thomas Kraus
History
- Harry Gregson-Williams was born December 13,1961.
- He was born in Britain.
- He is a British composer , and conductor, and music producer.
- He was enrolled on a musical scholarship when he was seven years old.
- He was married 2 times .
- His brother was Robert gregson Williams.
- He started his film career as assistant to composer Richard Harvey.
- Then later as orchestrator and arranger for Stanley Myers.
- Then he composed his first scores for director Nicolas Roegs.
- He has 4 children and he has worked and lived in Los Angeles since 1995.
- At age 12 Harry started to compose music for the church.
- In 1980 he graduated and started to teach music at Amesbury school.
- He traveled to Egypt and other African states .
- In the early 90's he started to work as a film composer.
Film/show that started his career
Shrek
Narnia
Top films / shows
Narnia
man on fire
Shrek 2
Awards
1999 ASCAP Award for Top Box Office Films
*1999 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*1999 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2001 ASCAP Award for Top Box Office Films
*2001 Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music Score an Animated Feature Production
*2001 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2002 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2005 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2005 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2005 Hollywood Film Award for Composer of the Year
*2006 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2005 satellite Award for Outstanding Original Score
*2009 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2009 Broadcast Music Incorporated Film & TV Awards
*2009 Brooklyn International Film Festival