As one of the best known, awarded, and financially successful composers in US history, John Williams is as easy to recall as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland or Leonard Bernstein, illustrating why he is "America's composer" time and again. With a massive list of awards that includes over 41 Oscar nominations (five wins)...See full bio »
Lost in Space
(TV series)
(composer: theme music - 44 episodes, 1966-1968)
(composer: stock music / theme - 26 episodes, 1965-1966)
(composer: stock music / theme music - 9 episodes, 1966-1967)
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Junkyard of Space
(1968)
(composer: theme music - as Johnny Williams)
2010Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
(writer: "The Imperial March", "Lightsabers", "Parade Of The Ewoks" / performer: "The Imperial March", "Lightsabers", "Parade Of The Ewoks")
2009Lawrence Jones and the King Salomon's Table
(short)
("The Olympic Spirit" Lawrence Jones' theme, "Nazi Stronghold", "Indiana Jones Theme" extract, "The Snake Pit", "Princess Leia's theme", "Henry Jones' Theme", "The Parachute", "The Keeper of the Grail", "A Whirl Through Academe", "The Landing", "Indy Negotiates", "Imaginary Air Battle")
1983Superman III
(writer: "On the Streets of Metropolis Intro to Superman III")
1983Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
(music: "Lapti Nek" original 1983 version - uncredited, "Ewok Celebration" original 1983 version - uncredited / arranger: "Lapti Nek" original 1983 version - uncredited)
[about his friend, Jerry Goldsmith] His chameleon adaptability was a prerequisite to longevity and success in Hollywood. We used to call him Gorgeous. He was the golden boy, a beautiful presence. His music had a freshness, and he had a freshness.
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Trivia:
Composer of the biggest-selling instrumental single of all-time, and the only one to be officially awarded Platinum status - 2 million units by the RIAA, Meco's recording of "Star Wars Theme and Cantina Band". And, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, Meco's "Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk" album also outsold Williams' soundtrack by 300,000 units.
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Trademark:
Thundering theme pieces for major science fiction and fantasy films
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