Hans Zimmer's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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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, celebrated for his innovative and impactful contributions to numerous blockbuster films. He has received significant recognition for his work, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and five Grammy Awards. His influence extends beyond awards, as evidenced by his inclusion in The Daily Telegraph's list of Top 100 Living Geniuses in 2007. Zimmer's work is notable for blending electronic music with traditional orchestral arrangements, creating a distinctive and recognizable sound.

1994: Winning first Academy Award for The Lion King

In 1994, Zimmer won his first Academy Award for the film The Lion King.

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1996: Receiving Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award

In 1996, Zimmer received the Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award from the BMI Film Music Awards.

2003: Receiving multiple awards

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.

December 2008: Reversing The Dark Knight disqualification

In December 2008, Zimmer successfully reversed the Academy's decision to disqualify "The Dark Knight" from Best Original Score nominations, arguing for the collaborative nature of modern film scoring.

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December 2010: Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In December 2010, Zimmer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dedicating it to his publicist Ronni Chasen.

2013: Discovery of asteroid Hanszimmer

In 2013, a main-belt asteroid was discovered by Polish astronomers Michał Kusiak and Michał Żołnowski. It was later named "Hanszimmer" in 2017.

June 2016: Winning 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, a main-belt asteroid, discovered in 2013, was named "Hanszimmer".

October 2018: Receiving Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

On 2 October 2018, Zimmer received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

2018: Receiving 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.

2021: Winning second Academy Award for Dune

In 2021, Zimmer won his second Academy Award for Best Original Score for the film Dune at the 94th Academy Awards.

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2022: Hans Zimmer's Academy Award nominations

As of 2022, Zimmer has received twelve Academy Award nominations for his work, with two wins.