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Harry Gregson-Williams

British composer (born 1961)


British composer (born 1961)

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nameHarry Gregson-Williams
imageHarry Gregson-Williams in March 22, 2025.jpg
captionGregson-Williams in 2025
backgroundnon_performing_personnel
birth_date
birth_placeChichester, England
genre
occupation
instruments
years_active1990–present
labelWavecrest
spouse

Harry Gregson-Williams (born 13 December 1961) is an English composer, conductor, orchestrator, and record producer. He has composed music for video games, television and films including the Metal Gear series, Spy Game, Kingdom of Heaven, Phone Booth, Man on Fire, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian, Déjà Vu, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Martian, Team America: World Police, Antz, The Tigger Movie, Chicken Run and its sequel, the Shrek franchise, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Flushed Away, Arthur Christmas, Early Man, Catch-22, and Gladiator II. He is also the older brother of fellow composer Rupert Gregson-Williams.

Gregson-Williams collaborated with several film directors such as Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Andrew Adamson, Ben Affleck, Joel Schumacher, Antoine Fuqua, Niki Caro, Nick Park, and Peter Lord.

Education

Gregson-Williams won a musical scholarship to St John's College School in Cambridge at the age of seven. He was a child chorister at the school. He later attended Stowe School, an independent boarding school in the civil parish of Stowe in Buckinghamshire, where he was a music scholar. He next went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

He learned to play the piano as a child on a Broadwood piano which his father had bought with the winnings from a hundred-to-one bet during the Grand National.

Discography

Film

1990s

YearTitleDirector(s)Studio(s)NotesRevengeCold HeavenWhite AngelBroken HeartHotel ParadiseThree Miles UpFull Body MassageThe Whole Wide WorldWitness Against HitlerThe RockSmilla's Sense of SnowDeceiverThe BorrowersThe Replacement KillersAntzThe Prince of EgyptEnemy of the StateArmageddonSwing VoteThe MatchLight It UpWhatever Happened to Harold Smith?
1990Tony ScottRastarAdditional music
Director's cut
1991Nicolas RoegHemdaleMusic associate
1994Chris JonesLiving Spirit Pictures
Matt McConaghyITV YorkshireShort film
1995Nicolas RoegWestdeutscher RundfunkShort film
Lesley ManningTV movie
Nicolas RoegParamount Television
Showtime NetworksTV movie
1996Dan IrelandSony Pictures ClassicsCo-composed with Hans Zimmer
Betsan Morris EvansBBCTV movie
Michael BayHollywood PicturesMusic producer with Hans Zimmer
Score composed by Hans Zimmer and Nick Glennie-Smith
1997Bille AugustDet Danske Filminstitut
Bavaria Film
Constantin Film
Fox Searchlight Pictures (US)Co-composed with Hans Zimmer
Jonas Pate
Josh PateMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Peter HewittWorking Title Films
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Gramercy Pictures
1998Antoine FuquaBrillstein Entertainment Partners
Columbia Pictures
Eric Darnell
Tim JohnsonPacific Data Images
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks PicturesCo-composed with John Powell
First score for an animated film
Brenda Chapman
Steve Hickner
Simon WellsDreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks PicturesAs conductor
Co-composed with Hans Zimmer for the song number "All I Ever Wanted"
Tony ScottJerry Bruckheimer Films
Scott Free Productions
Touchstone PicturesCo-composed with Trevor Rabin
Michael BayTouchstone Pictures
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Valhalla Motion PicturesCo-composed with Trevor Rabin, Steve Jablonsky, Don L. Harper, Paul Linford and John Van Tongeren
1999David AnspaughColumbia TriStar Television
ABCTV movie
Mick DavisGramercy Pictures
Craig Bolotin20th Century Fox
Peter HewittIntermedia

2000s

YearTitleDirector(s)Studio(s)NotesThe Tigger MovieThe Magic of MarcianoChicken RunKing of the JungleSpy KidsShrekThe HireSpy GamePassionadaPhone BoothThe HireSinbad: Legend of the Seven SeasVeronica GuerinThe RundownMan on FireShrek 2Return to SenderTeam America: World PoliceBridget Jones: The Edge of ReasonKingdom of HeavenDominoThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe UninvitedSeraphim FallsFlushed AwayDéjà VuThe Number 23Shrek the ThirdGone Baby GoneSlipstreamEmThe Forbidden KingdomThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianJoleneX-Men Origins: WolverineThe Taking of Pelham 123
2000Jun FalkensteinDisneyToon Studios
Walt Disney Pictures
Tony BarbieriOutrider Pictures
Peter Lord
Nick ParkAardman Animations
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Pictures (Worldwide)
Pathé (Europe)As composer and conductor
Co-composed with John Powell
Seth Zvi RosenfeldUrbanworld Films
2001Robert RodriguezTroublemaker Studios
Dimension FilmsCo-composed with John Debney, Danny Elfman, Los Lobos, Robert Rodriguez, Heitor Pereira, and Gavin Greenaway
Andrew Adamson
Vicky JensonPDI/DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks PicturesAs composer and conductor
Co-composed with John Powell
Alejandro González IñárrituBMW FilmsSegment: "Powder Keg"
Tony ScottBeacon Pictures
Universal Pictures
2002Dan IrelandSamuel Goldwyn Films
Joel SchumacherZucker/Netter
20th Century Fox
Tony ScottBMW FilmsSegment: "Beat the Devil"
2003Tim Johnson
Patrick GilmoreDreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks PicturesAs composer and conductor
Joel SchumacherJerry Bruckheimer Films
Touchstone Pictures
Peter BergStrike Entertainment
WWE Films
Universal Pictures (North America and Japan)
Columbia Pictures (International)
2004Tony ScottScott Free Productions
Regency Enterprises
20th Century FoxCo-composed with Lisa Gerrard
Andrew Adamson
Kelly Asbury
Conrad VernonPDI/DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks PicturesAs composer and conductor
Bille AugustDEJ Productions
Trey ParkerParamount PicturesReplaced Marc Shaiman
Beeban KidronStudioCanal
Working Title Films
Miramax Films
Universal Pictures
2005Ridley ScottStudio Babelsberg
Scott Free Productions
20th Century FoxAs composer and conductor
Replaced Hans Zimmer
Tony ScottScott Free Productions
Davis Films
New Line Cinema
Andrew AdamsonWalden Media
Walt Disney PicturesAs composer and conductor
2006Louise RungeLogo TVShort film
David Von AnckenIcon Productions
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Destination Films
David Bowers
Sam FellAardman Animations
DreamWorks Animation
Paramount PicturesAs composer and conductor
Tony ScottJerry Bruckheimer Films
Scott Free Productions
Touchstone Pictures
2007Joel SchumacherNew Line Cinema
Chris Miller
Raman HuiPDI/DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation
Paramount PicturesAs composer and conductor
Ben AffleckThe Ladd Company
Miramax Films
Anthony HopkinsStrand Releasing
Destination FilmsMusic producer
Score composed by Anthony Hopkins
2008Tony BarbieriSnagFilms
Vanguard Cinema
Rob MinkoffLionsgate
Relativity Media
Casey Silver Productions
Huayi BrothersScore producer
Score composed by David Buckley
Andrew AdamsonWalden Media
Walt Disney PicturesAs composer and conductor
Also voiced Patterwig the Squirrel
Dan IrelandE1 EntertainmentAlso music producer
2009Gavin HoodSeed Productions
Marvel Entertainment
20th Century FoxAs composer and conductor
Additional music by Hybrid and Halli Cauthery
Tony ScottEscape Artists
Scott Free Productions
Relativity Media
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Columbia PicturesAdditional music by Hybrid

2010s

YearTitleDirector(s)Studio(s)NotesTwelveShrek Forever AfterPrince of Persia: The Sands of TimeThe TownUnstoppableLife in a DayCowboys & AliensArthur ChristmasPrometheusI Am BadTotal RecallThe EastMr. PipHate from a DistanceThe EqualizerBlackhatMonkey KingdomThe MartianMiss You AlreadyConfirmationLive by NightThe Zookeeper's WifeBreathAlien: CovenantEarly ManThe Equalizer 2The MegPenguins
2010Joel SchumacherRadar Pictures
Hannover House
Gaumont
Mike MitchellDreamWorks Animation
Paramount PicturesAs composer and conductor
Mike NewellJerry Bruckheimer Films
Walt Disney PicturesAdditional music by Halli Cauthery and David Buckley
As composer and conductor
Ben AffleckGK Films
Legendary Pictures
Warner Bros. PicturesCo-composed with David Buckley
Tony ScottScott Free Productions
Dune Entertainment
20th Century FoxAdditional music by Justin Caine Burnett
2011Kevin MacdonaldNational Geographic Films
Jon FavreauPlatinum Studios
Fairview Entertainment
Imagine Entertainment
DreamWorks Pictures
Universal Pictures (North America)
Paramount Pictures (International)Additional music by Halli Cauthery
Hybrid provided sound design textures
Sarah SmithAardman Animations
Sony Pictures Animation
Columbia PicturesAlso music producer and conductor
Replaced Michael Giacchino and Adam Cohen
2012Ridley ScottScott Free Productions
Brandywine Productions
Dune Entertainment
20th Century FoxTwo tracks ("Life" and "We Were Right")
Main score by Marc Streitenfeld
David RackoffOneZero Productions
Len WisemanOriginal Film
Columbia PicturesAdditional music by Hybrid
As composer and music producer
Orchestra conducted by Gavin Greenaway
2013Zal BatmanglijScott Free Productions
Fox Searchlight PicturesThemes
Main score by Halli Cauthery
Andrew AdamsonOlympus Pictures
2014Dan IrelandPrivarte PicturesCo-composed with Tom Howe
Antoine FuquaEscape Artists
Village Roadshow Pictures
Columbia PicturesAdditional music by Hybrid
2015Michael MannLegendary Pictures
Universal PicturesCo-composed with Atticus Ross, Ryan Amon, and Leo Ross
Mark Linfield
Alastair FothergillDisneynature
Ridley ScottGenre Films
Scott Free Productions
20th Century FoxAs composer and conductor
Catherine HardwickeLionsgate (US)
Entertainment One (UK)
2016Rick FamuyiwaHBOTV movie
Additional music by Stephanie Economou
Ben AffleckWarner Bros. Pictures
Appian Way Productions
Pearl Street FilmsAdditional music by Stephanie Economou
As composer and conductor
2017Niki CaroFocus FeaturesAdditional music by Stephanie Economou
As composer and conductor
Simon BakerSee Pictures
Windalong
Gran Via
FilmRiseAdditional music by Stephanie Economou
Ridley ScottScott Free Productions
Brandywine Productions
20th Century FoxTwo tracks ("Life" and "We Were Right")
Main score by Jed Kurzel
2018Nick ParkStudioCanal
Aardman AnimationsCo-composed with Tom Howe
Additional music by Paul Mounsey
Orchestra conducted with Gavin Greenaway
Antoine FuquaColumbia Pictures
Escape ArtistsAdditional music by Stephanie Economou
Jon TurteltaubWarner Bros. PicturesAdditional music by Stephanie Economou
As composer and conductor
2019Alastair Fothergill
Jeff WilsonDisneynature

2020s

YearTitleDirector(s)Studio(s)NotesMulanInfiniteThe Last DuelHouse of GucciAl KameenReturn to SpacePolar BearMeg 2: The TrenchRetributionChicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetGladiator IINormal
2020Niki CaroWalt Disney PicturesThemes by Jerry Goldsmith
Additional music by Stephanie Economou and Tom Howe
2021Antoine FuquaParamount+
Ridley Scott20th Century Studios
Scott Free Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Bron Creative
United Artists Releasing
Scott Free Productions
Pierre MorelAGC Studios
Image Nation Abu Dhabi
2022Jimmy Chin
Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiNetflixCo-composed with Mychael Danna
Alastair Fothergill
Jeff WilsonDisneynature
2023Ben WheatleyWarner Bros. Pictures
Nimród AntalLionsgate
Roadside Attractions
Sam FellNetflix
Aardman Animations
2024Ridley ScottParamount Pictures
Scott Free Productions
Red Wagon Entertainment
2025Ben WheatleyAmazon MGM StudiosComposed with Ryder McNair

Television

YearTitleNotes
1991G.B.H.2 episodes
music coordinator
1992Champion Children
1999The HungerEpisode: "Sanctuary"
2002AFP: American Fighter Pilot
2004Father of the Pride3 episodes
2007–2008The Riches
2007Shrek the HallsTV special
2017–2018Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2019Whiskey CavalierComposed with Tom Howe
2019Catch-22Composed with Rupert Gregson-Williams
2020ManhuntComposed season 2 with Stephanie Economou
2020Amazing StoriesEpisode: "Signs of Life"
2025UnderdogsComposed with Ho-Ling Tang and Ryder McNair
2022–2025The Gilded AgeComposed with Rupert Gregson-Williams

Video games

YearTitleNotes
2001Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyWith Norihiko Hibino
2004Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterWith Norihiko Hibino
2007Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareMain theme only and music producer
With Stephen Barton
2008Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsWith Nobuko Toda, Shuichi Kobori, and Kazuma Jinnouchi
2014Metal Gear Solid V: Ground ZeroesWith Ludvig Forssell
2014Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareMain title and themes only
With audiomachine (Paul Dinletir and Kevin Rix)
2015Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainMusic producer
Score composed by Ludvig Forssell,
Justin Burnett and Daniel James

Rides

YearTitleNotes
2001Shrek 4-DAt various theme parks around the world.
Based on the Shrek film franchise.

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationCategoryWorkResultRef.
2001Annie AwardsOutstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature ProductionShrek
2001Saturn AwardsSaturn Award for Best Music
2001British Academy of Film and Television ArtsBest Original Music
2009BAFTA Game AwardsBritish Academy Games Award for MusicMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
2018Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)Electric Dreams: The Commute
2022Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or SpecialReturn to Space
2024Hollywood Music in Media AwardsHollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in a Feature FilmGladiator II

References

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  7. B, Brian. (2002-06-13). "The 2001 Saturn Awards".
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  10. "Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score) 2022 - Nominees & Winners".
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