Michael Giacchino
Film composer for blockbuster movies
Born
October 10th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American composer, widely recognized for contributions to film music. Career began at video game company Activision before transitioning to film. Composed scores for several major films, garnering acclaim in the industry. Achieved significant recognition for work on 'Up,' which won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Other notable projects include the scores for 'The Incredibles,' 'Lost,' and 'Ratatouille'.
Won Academy Award for 'Up'
Composed scores for 'The Incredibles'
Composed music for 'Lost' television series
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