Hans Zimmer

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About Hans Zimmer

German-born composer Hans Zimmer began his musical career as a member of several British new wave acts in the early 1980s. Pairing up with composer Stanley Myers proved to be Zimmer's introduction to soundtrack work, and he eventually followed with solo scores for films such as RAIN MAN, THELMA & LOUISE, and THE LION KING (for which he won an Oscar in 1995). During the course of his prolific career, Zimmer has worked with musical artists such as Lisa Gerrard (formerly of Dead Can Dance), as well as directors such as Ridley Scott (GLADIATOR, BLACK HAWK DOWN) and his brother Tony Scott (TRUE ROMANCE, CRIMSON TIDE).