Hans Zimmer
Latest News on Hans Zimmer:
Tanglewood Opens Summer Performances With TOP GUN MAVERICK in Concert (Apr 15, 2025)
Lebo M Live Will Perform Concert With Special Guest Hans Zimmer: Celebrating a Musical Legacy (Apr 14, 2025)
San Francisco Symphony Announces Three SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Programs (Apr 11, 2025)
Tanglewood Opens Summer Performances With TOP GUN MAVERICK in Concert (Apr 15, 2025)
Lebo M Live Will Perform Concert With Special Guest Hans Zimmer: Celebrating a Musical Legacy (Apr 14, 2025)
San Francisco Symphony Announces Three SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Programs (Apr 11, 2025)
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.
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Hans Zimmer, Chance The Rapper, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Shahadi Wright Joseph, JD McCrary, Director/Producer Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Kani, Alfre Woodard, Keegan-Michael Key, Florence Kasumba, and Eric Andre
Date:
07/10/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Beyonce, Donald Glover, and More on THE LION KING Red Carpet!
Hans Zimmer, Chance The Rapper, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Shahadi Wright Joseph, JD McCrary, Director/Producer Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Kani, Alfre Woodard, Keegan-Michael Key, Florence Kasumba, and Eric Andre
Date:
07/10/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Beyonce, Donald Glover, and More on THE LION KING Red Carpet!
Hans Zimmer, Chance The Rapper, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Shahadi Wright Joseph, JD McCrary, Director/Producer Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Kani, Alfre Woodard, Keegan-Michael Key, Florence Kasumba, and Eric Andre
Date:
07/10/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Beyonce, Donald Glover, and More on THE LION KING Red Carpet!
Hans Zimmer, Chance The Rapper, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Shahadi Wright Joseph, JD McCrary, Director/Producer Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Kani, Alfre Woodard, Keegan-Michael Key, Florence Kasumba, and Eric Andre
Date:
07/10/2019
From: Photo Flash: See Beyonce, Donald Glover, and More on THE LION KING Red Carpet!
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Hans Zimmer, The Lion King
Videos
Video: HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS Pirates of the Caribbean Performance Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-19 12:01:05
Listen: Barbra Streisand Releases New Song 'Love Will Survive' for THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-25 08:34:21
Listen: Barbra Streisand Releases New Song 'Love Will Survive' for THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-25 08:34:21
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 15:34:27
Listen: Barbra Streisand Releases New Song 'Love Will Survive' for THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-25 08:34:21
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 15:34:27
Video: Imagine Dragons Release Music Video for New Track 'Children of the Sky'
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 12:17:01
Listen: Barbra Streisand Releases New Song 'Love Will Survive' for THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-25 08:34:21
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 15:34:27
Video: Imagine Dragons Release Music Video for New Track 'Children of the Sky'
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 12:17:01
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-19 08:41:05
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 15:34:27
Video: Imagine Dragons Release Music Video for New Track 'Children of the Sky'
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 12:17:01
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-19 08:41:05
Video: Imagine Dragons Release Music Video for New Track 'Children of the Sky'
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 12:17:01
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-19 08:41:05
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-10 17:44:06
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-19 08:41:05
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-10 17:44:06
Exclusive: Pia Toscano Sings 'Already Gone' From 1660 VINE Movie Musical Soundtrack
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 09:31:24
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-10 17:44:06
Exclusive: Pia Toscano Sings 'Already Gone' From 1660 VINE Movie Musical Soundtrack
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 09:31:24
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-10-24 05:33:48
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-10 17:44:06
Exclusive: Pia Toscano Sings 'Already Gone' From 1660 VINE Movie Musical Soundtrack
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 09:31:24
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-10-24 05:33:48
VIDEO: Gal Gadot and the Cast and Director of WONDER WOMAN 1984 Discuss the Film, Streaming, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-09 07:38:10
Exclusive: Pia Toscano Sings 'Already Gone' From 1660 VINE Movie Musical Soundtrack
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 09:31:24
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-10-24 05:33:48
VIDEO: Gal Gadot and the Cast and Director of WONDER WOMAN 1984 Discuss the Film, Streaming, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-09 07:38:10
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-10-24 05:33:48
VIDEO: Gal Gadot and the Cast and Director of WONDER WOMAN 1984 Discuss the Film, Streaming, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-09 07:38:10
VIDEO: Gal Gadot and the Cast and Director of WONDER WOMAN 1984 Discuss the Film, Streaming, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-09 07:38:10
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-19 13:35:14
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-19 13:35:14
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-19 13:35:14
Video: HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS Pirates of the Caribbean Performance Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-19 12:01:05
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway Performances
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-12-19 13:35:14
Video: HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS Pirates of the Caribbean Performance Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-19 12:01:05
Video: HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS Pirates of the Caribbean Performance Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-19 12:01:05
News
Tanglewood Opens Summer Performances With TOP GUN MAVERICK in Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Tanglewood will kick off its summer activities with Top Gun: Maverick in Concert in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The Boston Pops will perform the score live to picture, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulous on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Tanglewood will kick off its summer activities with Top Gun: Maverick in Concert in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The Boston Pops will perform the score live to picture, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulous on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m.
Lebo M Live Will Perform Concert With Special Guest Hans Zimmer: Celebrating a Musical Legacy
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
Prepare for a first of its kind live concert event as Grammy Award-winning entertainment icon Lebo M takes to the stage in Cape Town at the prestigious Grand Arena at GrandWest.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
Prepare for a first of its kind live concert event as Grammy Award-winning entertainment icon Lebo M takes to the stage in Cape Town at the prestigious Grand Arena at GrandWest.
San Francisco Symphony Announces Three SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
The San Francisco Symphony has announced three upcoming performances as part of the 2025 Summer with the Symphony season.Tickets for all programs go on sale today at 10:00am PT.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
The San Francisco Symphony has announced three upcoming performances as part of the 2025 Summer with the Symphony season.Tickets for all programs go on sale today at 10:00am PT.
LOVE AND INFORMATION Comes to Theatre Works
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
A riveting exploration of the delicate balance between its title concepts, Caryl Churchill's Love and Information is a fast-moving kaleidoscope, with an impressive number of characters searching for meaning in their lives.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
A riveting exploration of the delicate balance between its title concepts, Caryl Churchill's Love and Information is a fast-moving kaleidoscope, with an impressive number of characters searching for meaning in their lives.
Agustín Argüello y Dianne Kaye deciden cuál es la mejor canción de EL REY LE�"N
by Juan Cano - Apr 9, 2025
En este nuevo video, los actores Agustín Argüello (Simba) y Dianne Kaye (Nala) se enfrentan al reto de escoger su canción favorita de EL REY LEÓN. Empiezan comparando dos temas y deben decidir cuál prefieren. Aunque sus gustos no siempre coinciden, tienen que llegar a un consenso. La canción ganadora avanza a la siguiente ronda y compite con una nueva, hasta que solo queda una triunfadora. ¿Te puedes imaginar cuál han elegido como la mejor canción del musical?
by Juan Cano - Apr 9, 2025
En este nuevo video, los actores Agustín Argüello (Simba) y Dianne Kaye (Nala) se enfrentan al reto de escoger su canción favorita de EL REY LEÓN. Empiezan comparando dos temas y deben decidir cuál prefieren. Aunque sus gustos no siempre coinciden, tienen que llegar a un consenso. La canción ganadora avanza a la siguiente ronda y compite con una nueva, hasta que solo queda una triunfadora. ¿Te puedes imaginar cuál han elegido como la mejor canción del musical?
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
By popular demand, Disney's The Lion King will return to Chicago for the first time since 2023, where the production played a sold-out run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
By popular demand, Disney's The Lion King will return to Chicago for the first time since 2023, where the production played a sold-out run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Symphony San Jose Unveils 2025 - 2026 Season Featuring Classical, Contemporary and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2025/2026 season—one filled with an exciting mix of classical masterpieces, contemporary discoveries, light classics, film music, pops, ballet, and education concerts. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2025/2026 season—one filled with an exciting mix of classical masterpieces, contemporary discoveries, light classics, film music, pops, ballet, and education concerts. Learn more!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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