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Hans Florian Zimmer (German pronunciation: [ˈhans ˈfloːʁi̯aːn ˈtsɪmɐ] ⓘ; born 12 September 1957) [2][3] is a German film score composer and music producer. He has won two Oscars, four Grammys, and has been nominated for three Emmys and a Tony. Zimmer was also named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, published by The Daily Telegraph in 2007.
Hans Zimmer enters The Next Level – and brings Europe with him! The multiple Oscar® and Grammy® Award winner will return to Europe’s biggest arenas in 2025 and 2026 with Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level.
The official website of Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning composer of films such as Inception, Interstellar and Dune. Find out the latest news, events, music and videos by Hans Zimmer and his collaborators.
- Dune. Hans Zimmer’s work for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is nothing short of a sonic revelation. Known for his unique approach to film music, he once again created a soundscape that didn’t just accompany the narrative but became an integral part of it.
- The Dark Knight Trilogy. Hans Zimmer’s work on Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy is an excellent showcase of his composing abilities. The trilogy includes Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
- The Lion King. Hans Zimmer’s work also had a place in animated films. One is Disney’s The Lion King. As the movie progresses, the score plays an integral role in capturing the African landscape’s essence and transporting audiences into the world of Simba.
- Pirates Of The Caribbean Series. The Pirates of the Caribbean series is renowned for its swashbuckling adventures, memorable characters, and of course, its epic music.
- Gladiator. Since the film’s release, Gladiator has gone on to achieve legendary status for Zimmer, from the beautiful, otherworldly ‘Elysium’ to the epic orchestral ‘Honour Him’.
- Pirates of the Caribbean. Zimmer collaborated with Klaus Badelt on ‘The Curse of the Black Pearl’, writing the film’s main themes as a duo. Although critics berated the composers’ work for its lack of connections to the ‘swashbuckling’ genre, Zimmer and Badelt succeeded in creating a score which is both epically beautiful and cheekily evocative of the unpredictable Captain Jack.
- Sherlock Holmes. Zimmer famously made use of (and was personally responsible for trashing!) a broken pub piano in his soundtrack to Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes remake.
- Inception. Unbelievably, Zimmer revealed his entire score for the Christopher Nolan film originated from Edith Piaf’s song ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien’ – from the thunderous trombone theme to the threatening semitone-based melody in the violins.
IMDb profile of Hans Zimmer, a German-born composer who has won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and many other awards for his film music. Learn about his career, collaborations, influences, and notable scores such as The Lion King, Gladiator, and Inception.
Zimmer’s recent work highlights include the live-action remake of The Lion King (Grammy nomination); Blade Runner 2049 which he co-scored with Benjamin Wallfisch (Grammy, BAFTA...
