Hans Zimmer's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Hans Zimmer. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Hans Zimmer is a highly acclaimed German film score composer and music producer recognized for his significant contributions to the film industry. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and five Grammy Awards. His innovative and impactful musical scores have solidified his reputation as one of the most influential composers of his generation. He was also named on The Daily Telegraph's list of Top 100 Living Geniuses in 2007, acknowledging his creative brilliance and enduring legacy.
1989: Nomination for Rain Man
In 1989, Hans Zimmer's score for Rain Man was nominated for an Academy Award.
1996: Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award
In 1996, Zimmer received the Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award from the BMI Film Music Awards.
1998: Tony Award for Best Musical
In 1998, the Broadway musical version of The Lion King won the Tony Award for Best Musical.
2003: Awards Received in 2003
In 2003, Zimmer received the Career Achievement Award from the National Board of Review, the Frederick Loewe Award for Film Composing, and the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award.
2007: Top 100 Living Geniuses
In 2007, Hans Zimmer was named on The Daily Telegraph's list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, recognizing his significant contributions to music.
December 2008: Reversing Disqualification of The Dark Knight
In December 2008, Zimmer successfully reversed the decision not to nominate The Dark Knight for Best Original Score, advocating for collaborative film scoring.
December 2010: Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In December 2010, Zimmer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and dedicated it to Ronni Chasen.
2013: Discovery of the Asteroid Named Hanszimmer
In 2013 the asteroid that would later be named Hanszimmer was discovered.
2014: Composing The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Interstellar
In 2014, Zimmer composed music for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 with "The Magnificent Six" and for Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, earning an Academy Award nomination.
June 2016: Winning the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication
In June 2016, Zimmer was one of the inaugural winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication.
November 2017: Asteroid named after Hans Zimmer
In November 2017, an asteroid, discovered in 2013, was named "Hanszimmer".
October 2018: Receiving the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
On October 2, 2018, Zimmer received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
2018: Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award
In 2018, Zimmer received the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award at Hollywood in Vienna.
2019: Induction as a Disney Legend
In 2019, Zimmer was inducted as a Disney Legend.
2022: Academy Award Nominations
As of 2022, Zimmer has received twelve Academy Award nominations for his work.
