Justin Hurwitz
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- January 22, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2027 (84 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer born on January 22, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He is recognized for his longtime collaboration with director Damien Chazelle, having scored his films Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009), Whiplash (2014), La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and Babylon (2022). For his work on La La Land, Hurwitz won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for City of Stars. He also received Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, as well as a BAFTA Award for Best Film Music. Additionally, he has won two Grammy Awards for La La Land, including Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media and Best Score Soundtrack For Original Media.
Career overview
Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer born on January 22, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He is widely recognized for his longtime collaboration with director Damien Chazelle, having scored each of Chazelle's films including Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009), Whiplash (2014), La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and Babylon (2022).
For his work on La La Land, Hurwitz received several major industry honors. He won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for the song City of Stars. His achievements for the film also include Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, as well as a BAFTA Award for Best Film Music. Additionally, he has won two Grammy Awards for La La Land, specifically for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media and Best Score Soundtrack For Original Media.
In addition to his work as a composer, Hurwitz is credited as a writer and producer. His professional profile includes a variety of credits in the music department, particularly noted for his creative partnership with Chazelle in crafting scores and songs. He is also known by the name Justin Gabriel Hurwitz.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Sacrifice (2027) Original Music Composer
- A Panoramic Canvas Called Babylon (2023) as Self
- Babylon (2022) Original Music Composer
- Music Universe K-909 (2022) as Self
- Piano Cinéma (2022) Original Music Composer
- Amazing Grace (2020) as Himself
- First Man (2018) Original Music Composer
- La La La (2018) as Self - Music Composer
- La La Land (2016) Orchestrator
- La La Land (2016) Original Music Composer
- La La Land (2016) Songs
- Whiplash (2014) Original Music Composer
- Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010) Original Music Composer
- Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010) Songs
- The League (2009) Writer
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Story
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Supervising Producer
- The Simpsons (1989) Writer
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Justin Hurwitz best known for?
Justin Hurwitz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Babylon (2022), First Man (2018), La La Land (2016), La La Land (2016).
When and where was Justin Hurwitz born?
Justin Hurwitz was born on January 22, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Justin Hurwitz have?
Justin Hurwitz has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2027.
What is Justin Hurwitz's background in cinema and television?
Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer born on January 22, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He is recognized for his longtime collaboration with director Damien Chazelle, having scored his films Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009), Whiplash (2014), La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), an...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee — aged about 40
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