Hans Florian Zimmer (born September 12, 1957) is a German film composer and music producer. Having won a wide variety of honors and commendations, he has composed music for over 100 films, including award winning film scores for The Lion King (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), Gladiator (2000), The Last Samurai (2003), The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010), and 12 Years a Slave (2013). A recipient of a star on the star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States.

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