How many awards did john Williams win?

Answer 1

John Williams has received five Oscars for his film scores. He won for his adapted score for "Fiddler on the Roof" (1971) and original scores for "Jaws" (1975), "Star Wars" (1976), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and "Schindler's List" (1993).

He has been nominated 50 times for Academy Awards, most recently for his 2015 film score for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." In Oscars history, only Walt Disney with 59 has earned more nominations.

Answer 2

John Williams has been nominated a whopping 50 times for Academy Awards, including a nod for his 2015 original score for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." In Oscars history, only Walt Disney (with 59) has earned more nominations.

Williams has received five Oscars for his film scores. He won for his adapted score for "Fiddler on the Roof" (1971) and original scores for "Jaws" (1975), "Star Wars" (1976), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and "Schindler's List" (1993).

Answer 3

Academy Awards, USAYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006NominatedOscarBest Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score

for: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score

for: Munich (2005).

2005NominatedOscarBest Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score

for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

2003NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

2002NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

Best Music, Original Score

for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

2001NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: The Patriot (2000).

2000NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Angela's Ashes (1999).

1999NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

1998NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: Amistad (1997).

1997NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: Sleepers (1996).

1996NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: Nixon (1995).

Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score

for: Sabrina (1995).

Best Music, Original Song

for: Sabrina (1995).

Shared with:

Alan Bergman (lyrics)

Marilyn Bergman (lyrics)

For the song "Moonlight".

1994WonOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Schindler's List (1993).

1992NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: JFK (1991).

Best Music, Original Song

for: Hook (1991).

Shared with:

Leslie Bricusse (lyrics)

For the song "When You're Alone".

1991NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Home Alone (1990).

Best Music, Original Song

for: Home Alone (1990).

Shared with:

Leslie Bricusse (lyrics)

For the song "Somewhere in My Memory".

1990NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Born on the Fourth of July (1989).

Best Music, Original Score

for: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).

1989NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: The Accidental Tourist (1988).

1988NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Empire of the Sun (1987).

Best Music, Original Score

for: The Witches of Eastwick (1987).

1985NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).

Best Music, Original Score

for: The River (1984).

1984NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).

1983WonOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Song

for: Yes, Giorgio (1982).

Shared with:

Alan Bergman (lyrics)

Marilyn Bergman (lyrics)

For the song "If We Were In Love".

1982NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

1981NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980).

1979NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Superman (1978).

1978WonOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Star Wars (1977).

NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

1976WonOscarBest Music, Original Score

for: Jaws (1975).

1975NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: The Towering Inferno (1974).

1974NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: Cinderella Liberty (1973).

Best Music, Original Song

for: Cinderella Liberty (1973).

Shared with:

Paul Williams (lyrics)

For the song "Nice to Be Around".

Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score and/or Adaptation

for: Tom Sawyer (1973).

Shared with:

Richard M. Sherman

Robert B. Sherman

1973NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: Images (1972).

Best Music, Original Dramatic Score

for: The Poseidon Adventure (1972).

1972WonOscarBest Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score

for: Fiddler on the Roof (1971).

1970NominatedOscarBest Music, Original Score for a Motion Picture (not a Musical)

for: The Reivers (1969).

Best Music, Score of a Musical Picture (Original or Adaptation)

for: Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969).

Shared with:

Leslie Bricusse

1968NominatedOscarBest Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment

for: Valley of the Dolls (1967).

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USAYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006WonSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith(2005).

NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: War of the Worlds (2005).

2005NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

2004WonLifetime Achievement AwardConsidered one of the great composers of our lifetime, John Williams has been writing music for over 40 years. He began by playing piano at 20th Century Fox in 1956. He quickly moved up to writing music for such television shows as "Gilligan's Island"(1964), "Lost in Space" (1965), "The Time Tunnel" (1966) and"Land of the Giants" (1968). He composed his first feature film in 1967 with Valley of the Dolls (1967) (which was nominated for an Academy Award). His body of work includes Jaws (1975),E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), the Star Wars (1977) trilogy,Superman (1978) and the recent Harry Potter films. For years he's captivated live audiences as the conductor for the Boston Pops.

2003NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Minority Report (2002).

Best Music

for: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones(2002).

2002WonSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

1994NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Jurassic Park (1993).

1988NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: The Witches of Eastwick (1987).

1984NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).

1983WonSaturn AwardBest Music

for: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

1982WonSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

1981NominatedSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980).

1979WonSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Superman (1978).

1978WonSaturn AwardBest Music

for: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

Tied with John Williams for Star Wars (1977).

Best Music

for: Star Wars (1977).

Tied with John Williams for Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977).

American Movie AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)1982WonSpecial Marquee

BAFTA AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006WonAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

2003NominatedAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

1999NominatedAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

1994WonBAFTA Film AwardBest Score

for: Schindler's List (1993).

1989WonBAFTA Film AwardBest Score

for: Empire of the Sun (1987).

1983WonBAFTA Film AwardBest Score

for: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

1982NominatedAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

1981WonAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor:Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980).

1979WonAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor:Star Wars (1977).

NominatedAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor:Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

1976WonAnthony Asquith Award for Film Musicfor:Jaws (1975) and The Towering Inferno (1974).

BMI Film & TV AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2009WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).

2006WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: War of the Worlds (2005).

2005WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

for: The Terminal (2004).

2003WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).

for: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones(2002).

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

for: Minority Report (2002).

2002WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

for: Jurassic Park III (2001).

Special RecognitionShared with:

Kurt Bestor

Sam Cardon

David Foster

Michael Kamen

Moby

Linda Thompson

For the 2002 Winter Olympics.

2001WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: The Patriot (2000).

2000WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999).

1999WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

for: Stepmom (1998).

Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award

1997WonSpecial RecognitionShared with:

Basil Poledouris

Stephen James Taylor

Michael Kamen

Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds

David Foster

Linda Thompson

"The Olympic Tribute Award".

1994WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Jurassic Park (1993).

for: Schindler's List (1993).

1993WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).

1992WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Hook (1991).

1991WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Home Alone (1990).

for: Presumed Innocent (1990).

News Special Tribute Awardfor: "NBC Nightly News" (1970).

1990WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: Born on the Fourth of July (1989).

for: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).

1988WonBMI Film Music Awardfor: The Witches of Eastwick (1987).

Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006WonCritics Choice AwardBest Composer

for: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

2003WonCritics Choice AwardBest Composer

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Minority Report(2002).

2002NominatedCritics Choice AwardBest Composer

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001) and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

1999WonCritics Choice AwardBest Score

for: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

Chicago Film Critics Association AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006NominatedCFCA AwardBest Original Score

for: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

2002NominatedCFCA AwardBest Original Score

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

Csapnivalo AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2000NominatedGolden SlateBest Original Score

for: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999).

Emmy AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2009WonEmmyOutstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

for: "Great Performances" (1972).

(PBS).

2002NominatedEmmyOutstanding Music Direction

for: The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) (TV).

(ABC).

1972WonEmmyOutstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Special Program

for: Jane Eyre (1970) (TV).

(NBC).

1969WonEmmyOutstanding Achievement in Musical Composition

for: Heidi (1968) (TV).

(NBC).

1963NominatedEmmyOutstanding Achievement in Composing Original Music

for: "Alcoa Premiere" (1961).

(ABC).

1962NominatedEmmyOutstanding Achievement in Original Music Composed for Television

for: "Alcoa Premiere" (1961).

(ABC).

Golden Globes, USAYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006WonGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

2002NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

2000NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Angela's Ashes (1999).

1999NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

1998NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Seven Years in Tibet (1997).

1996NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Song - Motion Picture

for: Sabrina (1995).

Shared with:

Alan Bergman (lyrics)

Marilyn Bergman (lyrics)

For the song "Moonlight".

1994NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Schindler's List (1993).

1990NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Born on the Fourth of July (1989).

1989NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: The Accidental Tourist (1988).

1988NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Empire of the Sun (1987).

1985NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: The River (1984).

1983WonGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Song - Motion Picture

for: Yes, Giorgio (1982).

Shared with:

Alan Bergman (lyrics)

Marilyn Bergman (lyrics)

For the song "If We Were In Love".

1981NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980).

1979NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Superman (1978).

1978WonGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Star Wars (1977).

NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

1976WonGolden GlobeBest Original Score - Motion Picture

for: Jaws (1975).

1975NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score

for: Earthquake (1974).

1974NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score

for: Cinderella Liberty (1973).

Best Original Score

for: Tom Sawyer (1973).

Shared with:

Richard M. Sherman

Robert B. Sherman

1973NominatedGolden GlobeBest Original Score

for: The Poseidon Adventure (1972).

Grammy AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2009NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).

2007WonGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Munich (2005).

2006NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith(2005).

2005NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

2004NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).

2003NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

2002NominatedGrammyBest Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

2000NominatedGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

for: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999).

1999WonGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

NominatedGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Amistad (1997).

1998NominatedGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).

Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Seven Years in Tibet (1997).

1997NominatedGrammyBest Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Sabrina (1995).

Shared with:

Alan Bergman (lyrics)

Marilyn Bergman (lyrics)

For the song "Moonlight".

1995WonGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Schindler's List (1993).

1994NominatedGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Jurassic Park (1993).

1993NominatedGrammyBest Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Hook (1991).

1992NominatedGrammyBest Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television

for: Home Alone (1990).

Shared with:

Leslie Bricusse

For the song "Somewhere in My Memory".

1990NominatedGrammyBest Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television

for: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).

1989NominatedGrammyBest Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television

for: Empire of the Sun (1987).

1988NominatedGrammyBest Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television

for: The Witches of Eastwick (1987).

1984NominatedGrammyBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).

1983WonGrammyBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

1982WonGrammyBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

1981WonGrammyBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980).

1980WonGrammyBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Superman (1978).

1979WonGrammyBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

1978WonGrammyBest Album of Original Score written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Star Wars (1977).

1976WonGrammyAlbum of Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special

for: Jaws (1975).

1962NominatedGrammyBest Soundtrack Album or Recording or Score from Motion Picture or Television

for: "Checkmate" (1960).

Las Vegas Film Critics Society AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2000WonSierra AwardBest Score

for: Angela's Ashes (1999).

NominatedSierra AwardBest Score

for: The Patriot (2000).

Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)1977WonLAFCA AwardBest Music

for: Star Wars (1977).

National Board of Review, USAYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2001WonCareer Achievement AwardFor excellence in film music scoring.

Online Film Critics Society AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006NominatedOFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Munich (2005).

2003NominatedOFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

2002NominatedOFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

2000NominatedOFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999).

1999NominatedOFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

Phoenix Film Critics Society AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2003NominatedPFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

2002NominatedPFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

2001NominatedPFCS AwardBest Original Score

for: The Patriot (2000).

Razzie AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)1983NominatedRazzie AwardWorst Musical Score

for: Monsignor (1982).

Satellite AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2005NominatedSatellite AwardOutstanding Original Score

for: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).

1999NominatedGolden Satellite AwardBest Motion Picture Score

for: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

1998NominatedGolden Satellite AwardOutstanding Original Score

for: Amistad (1997).

ShoWest Convention, USAYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2000WonShoWest AwardMaestro of the Year

World Soundtrack AwardsYearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)2006NominatedWorld Soundtrack AwardBest Original Soundtrack of the Year

for: Munich (2005).

2005WonWorld Soundtrack AwardBest Original Soundtrack of the Year

for: War of the Worlds (2005).

NominatedWorld Soundtrack AwardSoundtrack Composer of the Year

for: War of the Worlds (2005).

2004WonPublic Choice Awardfor: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

NominatedWorld Soundtrack AwardBest Original Soundtrack of the Year

for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

Soundtrack Composer of the Year

for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

2003NominatedWorld Soundtrack AwardBest Original Soundtrack of the Year

for: Catch Me If You Can (2002).

2002NominatedWorld Soundtrack AwardBest Original Soundtrack of the Year - Orchestral

for: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones(2002).

2001WonPublic Choice Awardfor: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

World Soundtrack AwardWSA Soundtrack Composer of the Year

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

NominatedWorld Soundtrack AwardWSA Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

Shared with:

Cynthia Weil

For the song "For Always".

WSA Best Original Soundtrack of the Year

for: Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001).

Answer 4

Williams, who's been nominated a whopping 50 times for Academy Awards, has won five Oscars for his film scores. He won for his adapted score for "Fiddler on the Roof" (1971) and his original scores for "Jaws" (1975), "Star Wars" (1977), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and "Schindler's List" (1993).

Answer 5

Williams, who's been nominated a whopping 49 times for Academy Awards, has won five Oscars for his film scores. He has won for his adapted score for "Fiddler on the Roof" (1971) and original scores for "Jaws" (1975), "Star Wars" (1976), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and "Schindler's List" (1993).

Answer 6

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