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John Williams 6p231w
Popularity:5.5565 534zt
Known For:Sound
Birthday:1932-02-08
Place of Birth:Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Homepage:https://www.johnwilliams.org/
Also Known As:John Towner Williams, Johnny Williams

Music by John Williams (2024) 3t401p
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro...

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1996) 1l1t6e
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

John Williams Live - Music from the Movies (2021) 3l6h2o
The finest film themes and scores from the Berliner Philharmonie. Expect Jaws, Superman and Star Wars.

The Making of 'Jaws' (1995) 5h2y63
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and never-before-seen footage.

Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in...

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) 5s5pk
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at...

Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace (2023) 4mc2y
The child prodigy turns 60! At the tender age of 13, Anne-Sophie Mutter was discovered by star conductor Herbert von Karajan. An unprecedented world...

the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004) 4b2r65
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and...

Ennio (2022) 4p2t2h
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a...

John Williams has made cinematic history with his film scores and transported entire generations into his musical worlds. He has composed the...

Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen (2022) 3svg
The fall of 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, the film Pauline Kael (The New Yorker) called "the most powerful movie musical...

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989) 145n5x
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth...


The Stories of West Side Story (2022) 4p4u5v
Rejoice in the astonishing all-new footage of Spielberg at work in documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau’s revealing The Stories of West Side...

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to...

The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot...
Love Will Tear Us Apart (2007) 3i5x1x
John Williams talks about Adapting the Score of Fiddler on the roof to the Big Screen.

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) q3c23
the adventure with the cast and crew, showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design, and visual effects in five...

In the Teeth of Jaws (1997) 48453s
BBC documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's Jaws.

John Williams at the BBC (2016) 4c4rd
Fifty years of performances from guitarist John Williams that takes in classical masterworks, the prog rock of Sky and comedy with Eric Sykes, as...

A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2011) 3s2p2f
George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back at The Empire Strikes Back 30 years later.

The Fabelmans: A Family in Film (2023) 1v482j
A fascinating behind-the-scenes special about Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans."

Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott (2010) a34p
His filmmaker son probes the professional and private lives of his remote but fascinating father: bandleader, composer, inventor, and electronic...

Jaws: The Inside Story (2010) 35i63
Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019) 2v6w5g
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Superstar violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter rounds off the musical celebrations for her 60th-birthday year with this very special concert with the...

If These Walls Could Sing (2022) vd2k
The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all-star interviews and intimate access to the premises.

An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on...

Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera (2003) 331u6a
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Stephen Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can."

A John Williams Celebration (2015) gu6z
For the 2014/15 Opening Night Concert and Gala, the Los Angeles Philharmonic paid loving tribute to composer John Williams, long a champion and close...

When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004) 5l5i5t
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) 3n266b
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

John Williams in Tokyo (2024) q4ig
30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams has returned for a special concert – making his debut with the world-famous Saito Kinen...

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) 5c5r6t
"Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer" is a feature-length documentary. In this entertaining look at the legendary singer's life, hosted by two-time...

The Beginning: Making Episode I (2001) 4t2m1y
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through...

Plotting 'Family Plot' (2001) j394y
Documentary about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot".

Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (2024) 1z1x20
Since 1987, the Disney Legends Awards program has honored individuals for the significant impact they've had on the Disney legacy. See the 2024...

Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' (2001) 42446s
Marc McClure presents a documentary on the making of 'Superman' (1978).

Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend (2001) 2n3w1b
Documentary on the making of the 1978 film 'Superman.'

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001) 5rr1k
A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

The Making of '1941' (1996) 112wv
A non-narrated documentary, told mainly in interviews with the filmmakers, on the making of the cult comedy classic, featuring outtakes, rare...

Score: A Film Music Documentary (2017) 6r4g17
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on...

Spielberg (2017) 71713n
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) 3y3ki
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers,...

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2018) 3d13
In honor of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, Tanglewood—the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—dedicated its...

The Music of 'Indiana Jones' (2003) 5jb6l
In this 2003 featurette, John Williams recalls composing the music for the first three Indiana Jones pictures and alludes to the possibility of...

Music (2010) 1jl5c
The story of music and the music industry told through interviews with musicians, composers and producers across genres.

Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980) 522d1r
BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.

The 'E.T.' Journals (2012) 376540
The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the...

Return to Jurassic Park (2011) 1d4n2s
A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the...

Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III (2005) 1a3937
This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin...

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 16432v
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of...

John Williams: The Seventh Symphony (2016) 6s5fq
A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019) d6u59
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California.

The Making of 'The Lost World' (1997) 3s6q10
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

The Skywalker Legacy (2020) 1bv1f
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams (2002) 136s4c
John Williams discusses the music of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

Lincoln: An American Journey (2013) 5b6n1b
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).

John Williams: Live in Vienna (2020) 664ih
DG presents John Williams in Vienna, the live recordings of the Hollywood legend's Vienna Philharmonic 2020 debut. Saying it's "one of the greatest...

AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams (2011) 3t522h
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams sit down to discuss their four-decade friendship and working relationship in front of a class...

The Revamping of Dracula (2004) 2h1s6u
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Dracula" (1979).

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 4r6b6y
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars,...

A World Without Beethoven? (2020) 4t1gd
"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To...

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) 18753
Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes...

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) 656k6q
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced •...

Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) 463v2j
Star Wars: In Concert, originally called Star Wars: A Musical Journey, was a worldwide series of concerts featuring specially edited footage from all...

Star Wars Concert (1978) 3g514u
A concert featuring the Star Wars musical score by John Williams in February 1978.

John Williams: A Legacy In Sound (2024) 296t5m
John Williams: A Legacy in Sound (2024) Explore the legendary career of John Williams, the composer behind iconic scores like "Star Wars" and...

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) 2t1c46
Alongside Steven Spielberg, celebrate the extraordinary journey from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to the film that redefined Hollywood,...

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 144r41

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) 5d2a5n

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) 5a2p28

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) 2tg3y

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) 2i1k1o

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) 2n1n4x

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 2o1q3i

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) 446d6

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) 6q6c11

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) 301x3i

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) 5s5pk
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 6t1x6g

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) q3c23

LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2 (2009) 1x1c3c

Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick (2008) 6z4g4c

LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace (2011) a1l1b

John Williams Live - Music from the Movies (2021) 3l6h2o

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure (2022) 11n6e

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) 6km3k

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) 6km3k

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) 6km3k

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006) 4o5531

The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams (2002) 136s4c

The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams (2002) 136s4c

Simons: A Journey of Historical Conjunction and Remembrance (2024) 6g5j66

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) 3n266b

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) 3e3h67
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

The Oscars (1953) 1ptd
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) 5v1930
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) e123f
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally...

Playhouse 90 (1956) 1xb5s
Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from...

Previn and the Pittsburgh (1977) 654a41
Renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Andre Previn welcomes one or more musical guests for conversation and performance, either accompanied by...

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) 3q306f
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) 3z256b
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter...

60 Minutes (1968) 6b5h6
America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (2009) o546c
Explore the World of Harry Potter through the behind the scenes creation of the films.

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The voyage is sabotaged time and again by an inept...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand must navigate the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
During the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, embarks on a crucial mission to confront allies turned enemies and face...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
The 'Bad Batch' of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
The Camp Cretaceous gang comes together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
Journey into the lives of two distinctly different Jedi from the prequel era – Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. Each will be put to the test as...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
The entire Star Wars galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling, unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
Alcoa Premiere is an American anthology drama series that aired from October 1961 to July 1963 on ABC. The series was hosted by Fred Astaire,...

Creating the World of Harry Potter (1970) 4g2g3q
Two troopers, one war, no sh*ts given.