Happy birthday! John Williams turns 93 today
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John Williams is celebrating his 93rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation.
Popular composer-conductor-pianist John Williams (Indiana Jones, Star Wars, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 93rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Williams, a cultural icon
Born John Towner Williams in New York on February 8, 1932, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Williams' 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 John hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Williams as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 93.
Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!
John Williams career in pictures
The Last Jedi (2017)
The Force Awakens (2015)
Lincoln (2012)
War Horse (2011)
The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
Indiana Jones (1981 - 2008)
Munich (2005)
Star Wars (1977 - 2005)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Minority Report (2002)
Harry Potter (2001 - 2004)
Schindler's List (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Black Sunday (1977)
Jaws (1975)
The Today Show (1952 - Today)
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