Happy Birthday John Williams: 'Star Wars' Composer Turns 80 years of age!

John Williams, the best film composer ever (and possibly the best living American composer, period) turns 80 years of age today. Theres a lot of to say on Williams with this particular short space, but right here are a handful of stats... » Composed music more than 100 films » Acquired 47 Oscar nominations (including two this year for War Equine and Tintin) and five wins » Ongoing collaboration with Steven Spielberg has made it over 3 decades » Mentioned three spots on AFIs report on the 25 Finest Film Scores ever, like the #1 spot for Alien Episode IV Along with his accomplishments in film, Williams offered as music director for your Boston Jumps Orchestra for 14 seasons and composed styles for four Olympic games. Last Season he received the country's Medal of Arts, the finest award presented to artists with the U.S. government. Williams title has become so synonymous with film music that it's impossible to visualize a common culture without him. Heres to numerous more years of memorable movie music later on! My top favorite John Williams scores: 1. Alien Episode IV and Episode V (tie) 3. Raiders in the Lost Ark 4. Harry Potter as well as the Sorcerers Stone 5. Home Alone 6. Schindlers List 7. 1941 8. Superman 9. Hook 10. Empire in the Sun Got a well known John Williams film score? Inform us inside the comments below, or give to us a shout on Twitter!