Éric Serra
Biography
Éric Serra is a French musician and composer born on September 9, 1959, in Saint-Mandé. His father, Claude Serra, was a French songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s. Serra has composed music for several films, including those directed by Luc Besson, with whom he has a long-standing collaboration. He has scored music for numerous films and is known for his original and atmospheric soundtracks. Serra's work is closely associated with the film world, particularly with the films of Luc Besson. He is a skilled musician, composer, and producer, with a career spanning multiple decades.
Career overview
Éric Serra is a French musician and composer. He was born in Saint-Mandé on September 9, 1959. Serra's father, Claude, was a French songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s, exposing Éric to music and its production at a young age. His mother passed away when he was seven years old.
Serra's career in film music began in the early 1980s when he met director Luc Besson. He was asked to score Besson's first film, Le Dernier Combat, in 1983. Since then, Serra has scored all of Besson's directed films, except for Angel-A in 2005, which was scored by Anja Garbarek. He has also composed music for several films written by Besson, including Wasabi.
Serra's work as a composer is closely associated with the film world, particularly with the films of Luc Besson. He is known for his original and atmospheric music. The exact number of films he has scored is not specified in the available information.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
42 titles- Dogman (2023) Original Music Composer
- Anna (2019) Original Music Composer
- Renegades (2017) Original Music Composer
- Lucy (2014) Original Music Composer
- The Lady (2011) Original Music Composer
- Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) Original Music Composer
- Arthur and the Great Adventure (2010) Original Music Composer
- Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009) Original Music Composer
- Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) Original Music Composer
- Bandidas (2006) Original Music Composer
- Bulletproof Monk (2003) Original Music Composer
- Rollerball (2002) Original Music Composer
- Jet Lag (2002) Original Music Composer
- Adolphe (2002) Original Music Composer
- Wasabi (2001) Original Music Composer
- L'Art (délicat) de la séduction (2001) Original Music Composer
- At the Threshold of an Era (1999) Songs
- The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) Music
- The Fifth Element (1997) Music Arranger
- The Fifth Element (1997) Original Music Composer
- The Fifth Element (1997) Conductor
- GoldenEye (1995) Original Music Composer
- Goldeneye: The Secret Files (1995) Music
- Léon: The Professional (1994) Original Music Composer
- Djabote, Doudou N'Diaye Rose (1992)
- Atlantis (1991) Music
- Stars 90 (1990) as Self
- Nikita (1990) Original Music Composer
- The Big Blue Adventure (1989) Music
- The Big Blue (1988) Original Music Composer
- Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
- Kamikaze (1986) Music
- Kamikaze (1986) Original Music Composer
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Subway (1985) as Le Bassiste
- Subway (1985) Original Music Composer
- Subway (1985) Musician
- The Last Battle (1983) Musician
- The Last Battle (1983) Music Arranger
- The Last Battle (1983) Original Music Composer
- The Penultimate (1981) Original Music Composer
- Prost Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Éric Serra best known for?
Éric Serra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dogman (2023), Anna (2019), Lucy (2014), Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010).
When and where was Éric Serra born?
Éric Serra was born on September 9, 1959 in Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne, France.
How many credits does Éric Serra have?
Éric Serra has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is Éric Serra's background in cinema and television?
Éric Serra is a French musician and composer born on September 9, 1959, in Saint-Mandé. His father, Claude Serra, was a French songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s. Serra has composed music for several films, including those directed by Luc Besson, with whom he has a long-standing collaboration. He has scored music for nu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Subway (1985) as Le Bassiste — aged about 25
- Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self — aged about 27
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self — aged about 25
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