James Newton Howard
Composer of film scores, including 'The Hunger Games'
Born
June 9th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A composer, conductor, and producer, acclaimed for contributions to film music. Worked on a range of genres, creating influential scores. Collaborated with notable directors and artists, showcasing versatility in style and technique. Instrumental in producing soundtracks for both blockbuster and independent films, establishing a prominent position in the industry.
Composed the score for 'The Hunger Games'
Created music for 'The Sixth Sense'
Worked on scores for 'Avatar' and 'King Kong'
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