John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor and pianist. In a career that spans six decades, Williams has composed many of the most famous film scores in history, including those for Jaws, Star Wars saga, Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones films, Jurassic Park, Hook, Schindler's List, and Harry Potter 1-3. In addition, he has composed theme music for four Olympic Games, NBC Nightly News, and numerous television series and concert pieces.

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