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 (21,521 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 education included a stint at Hurtwood House[17].
- Hans Zimmer received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[18].
- Hans Zimmer received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
- Hans Zimmer received the Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[20].
- Hans Zimmer received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[21].
- Hans Zimmer received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[22].
- Hans Zimmer received the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[23].
- Hans Zimmer was a member of Helden[24].
- Hans Zimmer is recorded as male[25].
- Hans Zimmer's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Hans Zimmer's genre is soundtrack[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[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], guitarist[5], pianist[6], record producer[7], and film score composer[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[18], an Academy Awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1935[30]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a decoration[31], in Germany[32]; Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[20], a science award[33], founded in 2015[34]; Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[21], an art prize[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1969[37]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[22], a cultural prize[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1932[40]; and Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals[23], a Grammy Awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1963[43].
Personal Life
Children include Jake Zimmer[10], b. 1997[44], of United States[45]; Zoë Zimmer[11], a model[46], b. 1983[47], of United Kingdom[48]; and Annabel Zimmer[12].
Why It Matters
Hans Zimmer ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,521 views/month, #1,807 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Bear McCreary[51], a composer[52], b. 1979[53], of United States[54], specialised in film score[55]; Harry Gregson-Williams[56], a composer[57], b. 1961[58], of United Kingdom[59], specialised in film score[60]; Tyler Bates[61], a composer[62], b. 1965[63], of United States[64], specialised in film score[65]; Lorne Balfe[66], a composer[67], b. 1976[68], of United Kingdom[69], specialised in film score[70]; Michael Abels[71], a composer[72], b. 1962[73], of United States[74], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music[75], specialised in music[76]; and Klaus Badelt[77], a composer[78], b. 1967[79], of Germany[80], specialised in film score[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[17].
What awards did Hans Zimmer receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[18], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[20], and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[21].
Who did Hans Zimmer influence?
Hans Zimmer has been cited as an influence by Bear McCreary[51], Harry Gregson-Williams[56], Tyler Bates[61], and Lorne Balfe[66].