Williams, born on Feb. 8, 1932, has earned 54 Academy Award nominations, the most for any living person and second only to Walt Disney’s 59. Out of those, he has won five Oscars. That means he has 49 nominations that did not turn into wins.
Many of his nominations came during years when he was even competing against himself. That means multiple scores he created were nominated in the same category.
Composer John Williams performs on stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall opening gala.(Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images for LAPA
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) – Best ScoringJaws (1975) – Best Original ScoreStar Wars (1977) – Best Original ScoreE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – Best Original ScoreSchindler’s List (1993) – Best Original Score
His most recent win came in 1994 for Schindler’s List. Since then, he has gone more than 30 years without another Oscar victory. Still, he continued to earn nominations, about 23 more after that last win.
His big break came in the 1970s through collaborations with directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. These partnerships helped shape modern cinema.
Star Wars (main theme and “Imperial March”)Indiana Jones (“Raiders March”)Jurassic ParkHarry Potter(“Hedwig’s Theme”)SupermanSaving Private Ryan
Over seven decades, Williams has scored more than 100 films, making him one of the most prolific composers ever.
Even in his 90s, Williams shows no signs of slowing down. As of 2026, he recently completed a score for a new Steven Spielberg project and is working on new concert pieces.
Despite not receiving a new Oscar nomination for the latest awards season, his record of 54 nominations remains untouched. Williams is still widely seen as the greatest living film composer.
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