John Williams is one of the most acclaimed film composers of all time, best known for creating the scores to Star Wars, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones series. Over his seven-decade career, he has won five Academy Awards and received more than 50 Oscar nominations—second only to Walt Disney. His collaborations with Steven Spielberg have produced some of cinema’s most enduring themes, while his music for Harry Potter and Home Alone introduced new generations to his artistry. Williams’ sweeping scores have become part of American cultural memory, shaping how audiences around the world experience film.