Howard Shore

Howard Shore

Born: October 18, 1946
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer and conductor noted for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. He won three Academy Awards for his work on The Lord of the Rings, with one being for the song "Into the West", an award he shared with Eurythmics lead vocalist Annie Lennox and writer/producer Fran Walsh, who wrote the lyrics. He is also a consistent collaborator with director David Cronenberg, having scored all but one of his films since 1979.

Shore has also composed a few concert works including one opera, The Fly, based on the plot of Cronenberg's 1986 film, which premiered at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on July 2, 2008; a short piece named Fanfare for the Wanamaker Organ and the Philadelphia Orchestra; and a short overture for the Swiss 21st Century Symphony Orchestra. Shore has also composed for television, including serving as the original musical director for the American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1980.

In addition to his three Academy Awards, Shore has also won three Golden Globe Awards and four Grammy Awards.

Movies for Howard Shore...

Score: A Film Music Documentary
Title: Score: A Film Music Documentary
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
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Citizens of Cosmopolis
Title: Citizens of Cosmopolis
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2012
Type: Movie
An in-depth documentary about the making of David Cronenberg's feature film, Cosmopolis (2012), an adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel of the same name.
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100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
Title: 100 Jahre Hollywood - Die Carl Laemmle Story
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2011
Type: Movie
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Scoring the Silence
Title: Scoring the Silence
Character: Self
Released: February 20, 2006
Type: Movie
Documentary featuring an interview with Howard Shore, composer of the score of the film "The Silence of the Lamb" (1991).
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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Title: The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2005
Type: Movie
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
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The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Title: The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 2005
Type: Movie
A look at Dan and John's partnership and the music
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Creating the Lord of the Rings Symphony
Title: Creating the Lord of the Rings Symphony
Character: Self
Released: December 14, 2004
Type: Movie
Creating The Lord of the Rings Symphony includes excerpts of live concert footage from The Lord of the Rings Symphony: Six Movements for Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists, documentary commentary by Howard Shore, and the illustrations of Alan Lee and John Howe.
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Ed Wood: The Theremin
Title: Ed Wood: The Theremin
Character: Self - Composer
Released: October 19, 2004
Type: Movie
A conversation with Howard Shore about the music in the film, and how they recorded the Theremin track. There is also demonstration and explanation of how a Theremin works and is played.
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People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia'
Title: People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia'
Character: Self
Released: July 19, 2004
Type: Movie
10 years after the release of "Philadelphia," director Jonathan Demme, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and others discuss about the making of that film and it's important legacy through the years of being the first mainstream Hollywood film about dealing with the topic of Aids, revealing its impact on culture and society. Cast and crew talk about the inception of the project, the making of it and curious stories about one of the greatest hits of 1993.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Character: Drinking Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
Released: December 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam take the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm.
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The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Title: The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2002
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes documentary from the making of the "Fellowship of the Ring"
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Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Title: Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Character: Self
Released: August 21, 2001
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Oscar winning thriller, prepared for its tenth anniversary. Includes interviews with star Anthony Hopkins, as well as other members of the cast and crew, giving their views on the experience of creating this masterpiece of terror and suspense.
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Gilda Live
Title: Gilda Live
Character: Candy Slice Group singer
Released: March 28, 1980
Type: Movie
A filmed version of the Broadway show starring comedienne Gilda Radner, complete with the characters she made famous on the TV show "Saturday Night Live."
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Bandleader
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.