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BIO

Hans Zimmer received the Oscar®, Golden Globe® and two Grammy® awards for his original film score for the film version of The Lion King. He started his film scoring career with My Beautiful Laundrette in 1985, and his other credits include six Oscar-nominated film scores, among them Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets and Rain Man. Additional credits include the Grammy-winning score for Crimson Tide, Driving Miss Daisy, Thelma and Louise, Black Hawk Down and The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Mr. Zimmer also heads the film music division for DreamWorks SKG studios.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2002]
Composer
Lyricist

Writing

Composer
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Hans Zimmer, The Lion King

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News


Video: HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS Pirates of the Caribbean Performance Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert is now open in cinemas worldwide with limited screenings. In celebration of the film’s release, check out an exclusive film clip of Zimmer and his 18-piece band performing the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite.
Spaghetti Eastern Electro Dub Debuts With 'Live At Green Kill Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Spaghetti Eastern Electro Dub has released 'Live at Green Kill Session,' a six-track album recorded at a performance at the Green Kill gallery in Kingston, N.Y. Listen to it now.
Photos: The New York Pops Celebrates 100 Years of Film Scores
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 16, 2025

The New York Pops just took a chronological journey through 100 Years of Epic Film Scores on in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola Shares New Tracks From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Kevin Olusola, best known for his work with the a cappella group Pentatonix, has released two new tracks from his forthcoming album DAWN OF A MISFIT. Listen to them here!
Old Royal Naval College To Present THE GREENWICH DOG SHOW and More This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

From a brand-new period drama themed film tour to fun-filled family days out, classical and film music concerts, the much-anticipated return of the Greenwich Dog Show, Season there's something for everyone at the Old Royal Naval College this Spring.
Video: HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS: DIAMOND IN THE DESERT Concert Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2025

Hans Zimmer’s music is set to entrance audiences worldwide with a new cinematic concert experience. In advance of the concert hitting cinemas, an exclusive performance clip from the Interstellar suite as performed in the film has been released. Watch it here!
Brandi Carlile Debuts New Song 'Wandering' in NBC's THE AMERICAS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile enlisted tribal group The Makah Singers for “Wandering,” which she wrote specifically for “The Americas.” Listen to the song now.
WICKED and More Take Home Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

The 15th Guild of Music Supervisors Awards took place this past weekend in Los Angeles. Among the big winners for the evening was Wicked, which took home the award for Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films.
MUJERES ON THE VERGE (WOMEN ON THE VERGE) to Kick Off CASA 0101 Theater's 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The 25th Anniversary Season of CASA 0101 Theater will kick off with the World Premiere of MUJERES ON THE VERGE (WOMEN ON THE VERGE), Four One-Act Plays in celebration of Women's “HER”story Month. Learn more.
The OPCM Will Perform The Planets and Gloria
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

The Orchestre Philharmonique et Chœur des Mélomanes (OPCM) continues its 10th season celebrations with a program at the Maison symphonique de Montréal in March, under the direction of Francis Choinière.
HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS: DIAMOND IN THE DESERT Concert Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

The official trailer for the unforgettable cinematic experience, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, has been unveiled. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the trailer!
INSIDE OUT 2, THE BRUTALIST And More Win The Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

The Society of Composers and Lyricists has announced the winners of the 6th Annual SCL Awards held Feb.12 in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay.
Video: IMAGINE DRAGONS: LIVE FROM THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Concert Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the electrifying concert film Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (with the LA Film Orchestra) as the diamond-certified, GRAMMY® Award-winning Las Vegas band also debuts the official trailer.
Hans Zimmer Live Show Expands Australian Tour: New Sydney and Melbourne Dates Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Due to demand in the now exhausted presales, Frontier Touring has added second and final Sydney and Melbourne shows for multiple Academy Award and GRAMMY-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Imagine Dragons To Release Anniversary Album Featuring Unreleased Tracks
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Imagine Dragons' sophomore album, Smoke + Mirrors, the band will release a treasure trove of never-before-heard demos with their upcoming anniversary album.
Andrea Bocelli Returns to Australia for One Night Only: Exclusive Sydney Concert with 70-Piece Orchestra
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

Experience the magic of Andrea Bocelli live in Sydney on April 3rd. Accompanied by a 70-piece orchestra and 60-person choir, join us for an unforgettable evening at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tickets available from February 17th.
Dolly Parton Reveals Vocalists for 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony' Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

Music Icon Dolly Parton has announced the seven powerhouse vocalists who will bring her newly orchestrated songs to life at the world premiere of her new symphonic concert, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony. 
Video: First-Look at NBC's THE AMERICAS Featuring Tom Hanks
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025

NBC has shared a new first-look at The Americas, an epic 10-part tentpole event series narrated by Tom Hanks.  The 10-part television event premieres Sunday, February 23 at 7/6c on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Watch the first-look video now!
The New York Pops to Present 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

​​​​​​​The New York Pops will take a chronological journey through 100 Years of Epic Film Scores in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE LION KING to Open in Sydney in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King will return to Australia, premiering in Sydney in April 2026. The Lion King has been seen by more than 120 million worldwide, cementing its status as one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Learn more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Hans Zimmer written?

Hans Zimmer has written 1 shows including The Lion King (Composer).

What awards has Hans Zimmer been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King.

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