MICHAEL GIACCHINO

Michael Giacchino – Full Biography

Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Michael Giacchino
  • Date of Birth: October 10, 1967
  • Birthplace: Riverside, New Jersey, USA
  • Occupation: Composer, Conductor, Music Producer
  • Genres: Film Scores, Video Game Scores, Orchestral
  • Active Years: 1995–Present

Michael Giacchino is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and celebrated composers, known for scoring Pixar films, Marvel movies, Star Wars projects, and video games. His music blends classic orchestration, emotion, and innovation, making him a favorite for action, animation, and sci-fi films.

MOVIES DETAILS : 

Michael Giacchino is a prolific composer whose work spans a wide range of films, television series, and video games. Below is a comprehensive list of his film scores, organized by decade:

1990s:

  • My Brother the Pig (1999)

2000s:

  • The Incredibles (2004)
  • Sky High (2005)
  • The Family Stone (2005)
  • Mission: Impossible III (2006)
  • Ratatouille (2007)
  • Cloverfield (2008)
  • Speed Racer (2008)
  • Star Trek (2009)
  • Up (2009)

2010s:

  • Let Me In (2010)
  • Super 8 (2011)
  • Cars 2 (2011)
  • Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
  • John Carter (2012)
  • Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
  • Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
  • Jupiter Ascending (2015)
  • Inside Out (2015)
  • Jurassic World (2015)
  • Tomorrowland (2015)
  • Zootopia (2016)
  • Star Trek Beyond (2016)
  • Doctor Strange (2016)
  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
  • War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
  • Coco (2017)
  • Incredibles 2 (2018)
  • Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
  • Jojo Rabbit (2019)

2020s:

  • Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
  • The Batman (2022)
  • Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
  • Lightyear (2022)
  • Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

In addition to his film work, Giacchino has composed music for television series such as Alias, Lost, and Fringe, as well as for video games including the Medal of Honor and Call of Duty series. His diverse portfolio showcases his versatility and significant contributions to the music industry.

Awards and Recognitions

Academy Awards (Oscars)

  • Winner – Up (2009) – Best Original Score
  • Nominated – Ratatouille (2007) – Best Original Score

Golden Globe Awards

  • Winner – Up (2009) – Best Original Score
  • Nominated – Coco (2017) – Best Original Score
  • Nominated – Jojo Rabbit (2019) – Best Original Score

Grammy Awards

  • Winner – Ratatouille (2007) – Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
  • Winner – Up (2009) – Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
  • Winner – The Incredibles (2004) – Best Instrumental Composition
  • Nominated – Star Trek (2009), Lost, Coco, and Incredibles 2

Emmy Awards (Television Awards)

  • Winner – Lost (2004) – Outstanding Music Composition for a Series
  • Nominated – Alias (2001) and Fringe (2008)

BAFTA Awards (British Academy Film Awards)

  • Winner – Up (2009) – Best Film Music
  • Nominated – Ratatouille (2007), Coco (2017), and Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Annie Awards (Animation Awards)

  • Winner – Up (2009) – Best Music in an Animated Feature
  • Winner – Coco (2017) – Best Music in an Animated Feature

Saturn Awards (Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films)

  • Winner – Star Trek (2009) – Best Music
  • Winner – Super 8 (2011) – Best Music
  • Winner – The Batman (2022) – Best Music

IFMCA Awards (International Film Music Critics Association)

  • Winner – Multiple awards for Up, Star Trek, and Rogue One

Hollywood Music in Media Awards

  • Winner – Doctor Strange (2016) – Best Original Score in a Sci-Fi Film
  • Winner – Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Best Original Score in a Superhero Film

Career Achievements and Recognition

  • Richard Kirk Award at the BMI Film and TV Awards for Lifetime Achievement
  • Disney Legend Award for contributions to Pixar and Disney music
  • Star Wars Galaxy Awards for his score in Rogue One

Family and Relationships

Michael Giacchino is known to keep his personal life private. He is married and has children, but he does not frequently share details about his family in public. He prefers to focus on his work and creative projects rather than his personal affairs.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS : 

YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lF6hyLLFY4&pp=ygUeTWljaGFlbCBHaWFjY2hpbm8gIGRvY3VtZW50YXJ5

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/m_giacchino/?hl=en

TWITTER : https://twitter.com/m_giacchino?lang=kn

FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/p/Michael-Giacchino-100065838840376/