Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Desplat is an Oscar-winning and Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor, recognized for his original scores in over 130 films and collaborations with acclaimed directors. After achieving his international breakthrough in 2003 with the score for ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring,’ earning him a Golden Globe nomination and a BAFTA nomination, Alexandre Desplat launched his Hollywood career while maintaining European collaborations. He composed for films including ‘Birth’ (2004), ‘Syriana’ (2005), and ‘Hostage’ (2005). In 2005, he received the prestigious Silver Bear of the Berlinale and his first César Award for ‘The Beat That My Heart Skipped.’ His exceptional work led to his first Academy Award nomination in 2007 for Stephen Frears’ ‘The Queen,’ where he also secured his first European Film Award and won the Golden Globe for ‘The Painted Veil.’ He continued with scores for ‘Lust, Caution’ (2007) and ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ (2008), the latter earning him his second Academy Award nomination.

In 2014, he received two Academy Award nominations for ‘The Imitation Game’ and ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ winning an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Grammy for the latter. That same year, Desplat made history as the first composer to serve as President of the jury of the Venice Film Festival and conducted the esteemed London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican Theater. Most recently, Alexandre Desplat secured his second Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA in 2018 for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water.’ His remarkable career, spanning over 130 film scores and numerous high-profile collaborations, firmly establishes him as a distinguished and sought-after composer and conductor in global cinema.