Maurice Jarre
Film composer for iconic soundtracks
Born
September 13th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
March 28th, 2009
16 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A composer and conductor, made significant contributions to film music. Jarre scored over 150 films, gaining major recognition for collaborations with director David Lean. Worked on the scores for classic films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Doctor Zhivago,' and 'Ghost.' Jarre's innovative blending of orchestral elements with electronic music resonated in the film industry. Received three Academy Awards for Original Score, establishing a lasting legacy in film composition.
Won Academy Awards for 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Doctor Zhivago', and 'A Passage to India'
Composed music for 'Ghost' which earned a Grammy Award
Collaborated with director David Lean on major films
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