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. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and five Grammy Awards. His recognition extends beyond accolades, as he was also listed among the Top 100 Living Geniuses by The Daily Telegraph in 2007, highlighting his significant impact on the world of music.
In 1989, Hans Zimmer's score for "Rain Man" was nominated for an Academy Award. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
In 1994, Hans Zimmer won his first Academy Award at the 67th Academy Awards for the film The Lion King.
In 1996, Hans Zimmer received the Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award from the BMI Film Music Awards.
In 2003, Hans Zimmer received the Career Achievement Award, the Frederick Loewe Award for Film Composing, and the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award.
In 2007, Hans Zimmer was named on The Daily Telegraph's list of Top 100 Living Geniuses.
In December 2008, Hans Zimmer reversed the Academy's decision not to nominate The Dark Knight, arguing for the collaborative nature of film scoring and the importance of crediting all contributors.
In December 2010, Hans Zimmer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and dedicated the award to his publicist, Ronni Chasen.
In November 2017, asteroid (495253) 2013 OC8—discovered in 2013 by Polish astronomers Michał Kusiak and Michał Żołnowski, was named "Hanszimmer".
In June 2016, Hans Zimmer was one of the inaugural winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication.
In November 2017, a main-belt asteroid—(495253) 2013 OC8—discovered by Polish astronomers Michał Kusiak and Michał Żołnowski, was named "Hanszimmer".
On 2 October 2018, Hans Zimmer received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
In 2018, Hans Zimmer received the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award at Hollywood in Vienna.
In 2019, Hans Zimmer was inducted as a Disney Legend.
In 2021, Hans Zimmer won his second Academy Award for the film Dune at the 94th Academy Awards.
As of 2022, Hans Zimmer has received twelve Academy Award nominations for his work, with two wins for The Lion King in 1994 and Dune in 2021.
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