Ennio Morricone

Sound

Born: 1928-11-10
Died: 2020-07-06
From: Rome, Italy
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.5

Also Known As

Leo NicholsDan SavioEnio MorriconeEnnio MoriconiЭннио Морриконе

Biography

Ennio Morricone OMRI (Italian: [ˈɛnnjo morriˈkoːne]; November 10, 1928 – July 6, 2020) was an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, trumpeter, and pianist who wrote music in a wide range of styles. With more than 400 scores for cinema and television, as well as more than 100 classical works, Morricone is widely considered one of the most prolific and greatest film composers of all time. He has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Golden Globes, six BAFTAs, ten David di Donatello, eleven Nastro d'Argento, two European Film Awards, the Golden Lion Honorary Award, and the Polar Music Prize in 2010.

Awards & Nominations29 won · 10 nominated

🏆 Won

Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts

2020
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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

2017
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Original Score

The Hateful Eight

2016
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

The Hateful Eight

2016
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Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal

2015
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Grammy Trustees Award

2014
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European Film Award for Best Composer

The Best Offer

2013
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

2013
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Knight of the Legion of Honour

2009
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Academy Honorary Award

2007
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

2007
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Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

2005
Nominated

European Film Award for Best Composer

Fateless

2005
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

2001
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

Malèna

2001
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Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art

2000
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

2000
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European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award

1999
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Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

1995
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

Bugsy

1992
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Leopard of Honour

1989
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

1988
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

The Untouchables

1988
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

The Mission

1987
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

1985
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score

Butterfly

1983
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score

The Thing

1983
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song

It's Wrong for Me to Love You

1983
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Score

Days of Heaven

1979
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

1972
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

1970
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Nastro d'Argento for Best Score

1965
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David di Donatello for Best Score

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Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

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Camille Awards

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Grammy Awards

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Cinearti La chioma di Berenice Prize

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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement

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