Alexandre Desplat
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Summary
Alexandre Desplat was born on August 23, 1961[1], in 20th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], music educator[4], film score composer[5], recording artist[6], and librettist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,765 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Dominique Lemonnier[9]
- Child: Antonia Desplat[10], Ninon Desplat[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Occupation: actor[13], musician[14], bandleader[15]
- Field of work: film score[16]
- Position held: jury at the Cannes Festival[17], President of the Jury at the Venice International Film Festival[18]
- Employer: Royal College of Music[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[21], Academy Award for Best Original Score[22], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[23], Officer of the National Order of Merit[24], European Film Award for Best Composer[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Discography: Alexandre Desplat discography[27]
- Commons category: Alexandre Desplat[28]
- Family name: Desplat[29]
- Given name: Alexandre[30], Michel[31], Gérard[32]
- Official website: http://alexandredesplat.net/[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexandre Desplat[34]
- Instrument: piano[35], flute[36]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Score[37], European Film Award for Best Composer[38], César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[39], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
Why It Matters
Alexandre Desplat has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Silas Hite[44], a composer[45], b. 1980[46], of United States[47].
FAQs
Where was Alexandre Desplat born?
Alexandre Desplat was born in 20th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Who was Alexandre Desplat married to?
Alexandre Desplat's spouses include Dominique Lemonnier[9].
What did Alexandre Desplat do for work?
Alexandre Desplat worked as a composer[3], music educator[4], film score composer[5], recording artist[6], and librettist[7].
What awards did Alexandre Desplat receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[21], and Academy Award for Best Original Score[22].
Who did Alexandre Desplat influence?
Alexandre Desplat has been cited as an influence by Silas Hite[44].