Hans Zimmer
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Hans Zimmer
Summary
Hans Zimmer is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1957[3]. He worked as a composer[4], guitarist[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167,777 views/month, #1,807 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Hans Zimmer was born in Frankfurt[2].
- Hans Zimmer was born on September 12, 1957[3].
- A child of Hans Zimmer was Jake Zimmer[10].
- A child of Hans Zimmer was Zoë Zimmer[11].
- A child of Hans Zimmer was Annabel Zimmer[12].
- Hans Zimmer held citizenship in Germany[13].
- Hans Zimmer held citizenship in United States[14].
- German was Hans Zimmer's native language[15].
- Hans Zimmer is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
- Hans Zimmer worked as a composer[4].
- Hans Zimmer's professions included guitarist[5].
- Hans Zimmer worked as a pianist[6].
- Hans Zimmer worked as a record producer[7].
- Hans Zimmer worked as a film score composer[8].
- Hans Zimmer's professions included musician[17].
- Hans Zimmer's field of work was composed musical work[18].
- Hans Zimmer's field of work was film score[19].
- Hans Zimmer's education included a stint at Hurtwood House[20].
- Hans Zimmer received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[21].
- Hans Zimmer received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
- Hans Zimmer received the Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[23].
- Hans Zimmer received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[24].
- Hans Zimmer received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[25].
- Hans Zimmer received the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[26].
- Hans Zimmer was a member of Helden[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Frankfurt[2], Hans Zimmer… he was born on September 12, 1957[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16]. German was his native language[15].
Education
Hans Zimmer's education included a stint at Hurtwood House[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], guitarist[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], film score composer[8], and musician[17]. Fields of work include composed musical work[18], a type of work of art[28] and film score[19], a music genre[29].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[21], an Academy Awards[30], in United States[31], founded in 1935[32]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a decoration[33], in Germany[34]; Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[23], a science award[35], founded in 2015[36]; Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[24], an art prize[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1969[39]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[25], a cultural prize[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1932[42]; and Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[26], a Grammy Awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1963[45].
Personal Life
Children include Jake Zimmer[10], b. 1997[46], of United States[47]; Zoë Zimmer[11], a model[48], b. 1983[49], of United Kingdom[50]; and Annabel Zimmer[12].
Why It Matters
Hans Zimmer ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167,777 views/month, #1,807 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Bear McCreary[53], a composer[54], b. 1979[55], of United States[56], specialised in film score[57]; Harry Gregson-Williams[58], a composer[59], b. 1961[60], of United Kingdom[61], specialised in film score[62]; Tyler Bates[63], a composer[64], b. 1965[65], of United States[66], specialised in film score[67]; Lorne Balfe[68], a composer[69], b. 1976[70], of United Kingdom[71], specialised in film score[72]; Klaus Badelt[73], a composer[74], b. 1967[75], of Germany[76], specialised in film score[77]; and Luca Turilli[78], a composer[79], b. 1972[80], of Italy[81].
FAQs
Where was Hans Zimmer born?
Hans Zimmer was born in Frankfurt[2].
What did Hans Zimmer do for work?
Hans Zimmer worked as composer[4], guitarist[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], and film score composer[8].
Where did Hans Zimmer go to school?
Hans Zimmer was educated at Hurtwood House[20].
What awards did Hans Zimmer receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[21], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[23], and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[24].
Who did Hans Zimmer influence?
Hans Zimmer has been cited as an influence by Bear McCreary[53], Harry Gregson-Williams[58], Tyler Bates[63], and Lorne Balfe[68].