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. 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.
1989: Nominated for Academy Award for Rain Man
In 1989, Hans Zimmer's score for "Rain Man" was nominated for an Academy Award. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
1994: First Academy Award Win
In 1994, Hans Zimmer won his first Academy Award at the 67th Academy Awards for the film The Lion King.
1996: Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award
In 1996, Hans Zimmer received the Richard Kirk Career Achievement Award from the BMI Film Music Awards.
2003: Career Achievement Award
In 2003, Hans Zimmer received the Career Achievement Award, the Frederick Loewe Award for Film Composing, and the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award.
2007: Named as Top 100 Living Geniuses
In 2007, Hans Zimmer was named on The Daily Telegraph's list of Top 100 Living Geniuses.
December 2008: The Dark Knight Nomination Reversal
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.
December 2010: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In December 2010, Hans Zimmer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and dedicated the award to his publicist, Ronni Chasen.
2013: Asteroid Hanszimmer
In November 2017, asteroid (495253) 2013 OC8—discovered in 2013 by Polish astronomers Michał Kusiak and Michał Żołnowski, was named "Hanszimmer".
June 2016: Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication
In June 2016, Hans Zimmer was one of the inaugural winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication.
November 2017: Asteroid Hanszimmer Named
In November 2017, a main-belt asteroid—(495253) 2013 OC8—discovered by Polish astronomers Michał Kusiak and Michał Żołnowski, was named "Hanszimmer".
October 2018: Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
On 2 October 2018, Hans Zimmer received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
2018: Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award
In 2018, Hans Zimmer received the Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award at Hollywood in Vienna.
2019: Disney Legend Induction
In 2019, Hans Zimmer was inducted as a Disney Legend.
2021: Second Academy Award Win
In 2021, Hans Zimmer won his second Academy Award for the film Dune at the 94th Academy Awards.
2022: Academy Award Nominations
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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