Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer, the German-born composer and musical innovator, is a regal figure in Hollywood. His legacy of pioneering music technology and his masterful work across the industry, from the music video for The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" to the critically acclaimed solo project A World Apart, has earned him an esteemed place in the annals of entertainment history. He was born in Frankfurt am Main into a distinguished family, and his collaboration with mentor Stanley Myers in London helped to propel him to the grandeur he now enjoys. As the face of modern film scoring, Hans Zimmer is nothing less than royal.