Alexandre Desplat
Film composer and conductor, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Born
August 23rd, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in France in 1961, this film composer emerged as a leading voice in contemporary movie scoring. After studying music and film at the Conservatoire de Paris, began composing for films in the late 1990s. Gained recognition for scores in films like 'The King's Speech' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', earning multiple Academy Award nominations. His work often combines orchestral and electronic elements, creating memorable soundscapes that enhance cinematic storytelling.
Won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Composed scores for 'The King's Speech' and 'The Shape of Water'
Received Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Score
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