John Williams

There are at least four artists with this name: 1) John Towner Williams (film score composer) 2) John Christopher Williams (classical guitarist) 3) John Williams (Irish musician) 4) John Williams (blues/jazz guitarist) 1) John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is one of the most widely recognized composers of film scores. As of 2006, he has received 45 music-related Academy Award nominations, an accomplishment surpassed only by Walt Disney.