Happy birthday! Hans Zimmer turns 68 today

The iconic and legendary composer turns 68 on Friday, Sep. 12, 2025.

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Hans Zimmer is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation.

Popular composer Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Zimmer, a cultural icon

Born Hans Florian Zimmer in Frankfurt on September 12, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Zimmer's not just a great composer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Hans hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hans Zimmer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Hans, you're the best!

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