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Birthday
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Died
Nationality
Languages
Italian
Spouse
Maria Travia
Children
4 children: Andrea Morricone, Giovanni Morricone
Parents
Mario Morricone
Residences
Rome
Education
Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 49,831 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
303 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 61
Career
Career spanning 27 years (1990-2017)
Year context
Born in 1928 -- Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
66
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
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Grammy Trustees Award
2014
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Biography
Ennio Morricone was an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, trumpeter, and pianist who wrote music in a wide range of styles. With more than 400 scores for cinema and television, as well as more than 100 classical works, Morricone is widely considered one of the most prolific and greatest film composers of all time. He received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Golden Globes, six BAFTAs, ten David di Donatello, eleven Nastro d'Argento, two European Film Awards, the Golden Lion Honorary Award, and the Polar Music Prize in 2010.
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How old was Ennio Morricone?
Ennio Morricone was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Ennio Morricone born?
Ennio Morricone was born in Rome.
What movies or shows has Ennio Morricone been in?
Ennio Morricone has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Sad Hill Unearthed (2018), The Thing (2018), Django Unchained (2012), L'isola (2012), L'ultimo gattopardo: Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo (2010).
Where can I find more information about Ennio Morricone?
You can find more about Ennio Morricone on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
