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Howard Shore

Bio: Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer and conductor noted for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies
Born: Fri, Oct 18 1946
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Howard Shore is 78 years old
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Poster of The Shrouds
The Shrouds
Howard Shore will be 78 in The Shrouds as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2025
Poster of Drift
Drift
Howard Shore was 76 in Drift as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of Howard Shore Weekend  - The Lord of the Rings
Howard Shore Weekend - The Lord of the Rings
Howard Shore was 76 in Howard Shore Weekend - The Lord of the Rings as 'Musician'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of The Pale Blue Eye
The Pale Blue Eye
Howard Shore was 76 in The Pale Blue Eye as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
Howard Shore was 75 in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 2022
Poster of Crimes of the Future
Crimes of the Future
Howard Shore was 75 in Crimes of the Future as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 2022
Poster of Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman
Howard Shore was 74 in Pieces of a Woman as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 2020
Poster of Funny Boy
Funny Boy
Howard Shore was 74 in Funny Boy as 'Original Music Composer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2020
Poster of The Lost Prince
The Lost Prince
Howard Shore was 73 in The Lost Prince as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2020
Poster of The Song of Names
The Song of Names
Howard Shore was 73 in The Song of Names as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2019
Poster of The Catcher Was a Spy
The Catcher Was a Spy
Howard Shore was 71 in The Catcher Was a Spy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Denial
Denial
Howard Shore was 69 in Denial as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Spotlight
Spotlight
Howard Shore was 69 in Spotlight as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Howard Shore was 68 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Rosewater
Rosewater
Howard Shore was 68 in Rosewater as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Maps to the Stars
Maps to the Stars
Howard Shore was 67 in Maps to the Stars as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Howard Shore was 67 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Ephemerol Diaries: An Interview with Stephen Lack
The Ephemerol Diaries: An Interview with Stephen Lack
Howard Shore was 66 in The Ephemerol Diaries: An Interview with Stephen Lack as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 2012
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Howard Shore was 66 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis
Howard Shore was 65 in Cosmopolis as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2012
Poster of Hugo
Hugo
Howard Shore was 65 in Hugo as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of A Dangerous Method
A Dangerous Method
Howard Shore was 64 in A Dangerous Method as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Howard Shore was 63 in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 2010
Poster of Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
Howard Shore was 63 in Edge of Darkness as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 2010
Poster of Doubt
Doubt
Howard Shore was 62 in Doubt as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)
The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)
Howard Shore was 62 in The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2008
Poster of To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema
Howard Shore was 61 in To Each His Own Cinema as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2007
Poster of Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises
Howard Shore was 60 in Eastern Promises as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of The Last Mimzy
The Last Mimzy
Howard Shore was 60 in The Last Mimzy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of The Departed
The Departed
Howard Shore was 59 in The Departed as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of A History of Violence
A History of Violence
Howard Shore was 58 in A History of Violence as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Lord of the Brush
Lord of the Brush
Howard Shore was 58 in Lord of the Brush as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 2005
Poster of The Aviator
The Aviator
Howard Shore was 58 in The Aviator as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of Filming for Your Life: Making ‘After Hours’
Filming for Your Life: Making ‘After Hours’
Howard Shore was 57 in Filming for Your Life: Making ‘After Hours’ as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 17 2004
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Howard Shore was 57 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Howard Shore was 56 in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Howard Shore was 56 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
Howard Shore was 56 in Gangs of New York as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of Spider
Spider
Howard Shore was 56 in Spider as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of Panic Room
Panic Room
Howard Shore was 55 in Panic Room as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Howard Shore was 55 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of The Score
The Score
Howard Shore was 54 in The Score as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2001
Poster of Esther Kahn
Esther Kahn
Howard Shore was 53 in Esther Kahn as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 2000
Poster of Camera
Camera
Howard Shore was 53 in Camera as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of The Cell
The Cell
Howard Shore was 53 in The Cell as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2000
Poster of The Yards
The Yards
Howard Shore was 53 in The Yards as 'Conductor, Orchestrator, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of High Fidelity
High Fidelity
Howard Shore was 53 in High Fidelity as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor, Music Arranger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of Dogma
Dogma
Howard Shore was 53 in Dogma as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of eXistenZ
eXistenZ
Howard Shore was 52 in eXistenZ as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1999
Poster of Analyze This
Analyze This
Howard Shore was 52 in Analyze This as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of Gloria
Gloria
Howard Shore was 52 in Gloria as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1999
Poster of The Game
The Game
Howard Shore was 50 in The Game as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of Cop Land
Cop Land
Howard Shore was 50 in Cop Land as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1997
Poster of Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
Howard Shore was 49 in Looking for Richard as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!
Howard Shore was 49 in That Thing You Do! as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1996
Poster of Crash
Crash
Howard Shore was 49 in Crash as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1996
Poster of Striptease
Striptease
Howard Shore was 49 in Striptease as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1996
Poster of The Truth About Cats & Dogs
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Howard Shore was 49 in The Truth About Cats & Dogs as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1996
Poster of Before and After
Before and After
Howard Shore was 49 in Before and After as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden
Howard Shore was 49 in White Man's Burden as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Moonlight and Valentino
Moonlight and Valentino
Howard Shore was 48 in Moonlight and Valentino as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Se7en
Se7en
Howard Shore was 48 in Se7en as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Nobody's Fool
Nobody's Fool
Howard Shore was 48 in Nobody's Fool as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of Ed Wood
Ed Wood
Howard Shore was 47 in Ed Wood as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1994
Poster of The Client
The Client
Howard Shore was 47 in The Client as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1994
Poster of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Howard Shore was 47 in Philadelphia as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
Howard Shore was 47 in Mrs. Doubtfire as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly
Howard Shore was 46 in M. Butterfly as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Guilty as Sin
Guilty as Sin
Howard Shore was 46 in Guilty as Sin as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1993
Poster of Sliver
Sliver
Howard Shore was 46 in Sliver as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Single White Female
Single White Female
Howard Shore was 45 in Single White Female as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of Prelude to a Kiss
Prelude to a Kiss
Howard Shore was 45 in Prelude to a Kiss as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch
Howard Shore was 45 in Naked Lunch as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1991
Poster of A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying
Howard Shore was 44 in A Kiss Before Dying as 'Conductor, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
Howard Shore was 44 in The Silence of the Lambs as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1991
Poster of Made in Milan
Made in Milan
Howard Shore was 43 in Made in Milan as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 1990
Poster of The Local Stigmatic
The Local Stigmatic
Howard Shore was 43 in The Local Stigmatic as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1990
Poster of She-Devil
She-Devil
Howard Shore was 43 in She-Devil as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of The Lemon Sisters
The Lemon Sisters
Howard Shore was 43 in The Lemon Sisters as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of An Innocent Man
An Innocent Man
Howard Shore was 42 in An Innocent Man as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1989
Poster of Signs of Life
Signs of Life
Howard Shore was 42 in Signs of Life as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Dead Ringers
Dead Ringers
Howard Shore was 41 in Dead Ringers as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of Big
Big
Howard Shore was 41 in Big as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1988
Poster of Nadine
Nadine
Howard Shore was 40 in Nadine as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1987
Poster of Heaven
Heaven
Howard Shore was 40 in Heaven as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of The Fly
The Fly
Howard Shore was 39 in The Fly as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Fire with Fire
Fire with Fire
Howard Shore was 39 in Fire with Fire as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986
Poster of After Hours
After Hours
Howard Shore was 38 in After Hours as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Places in the Heart
Places in the Heart
Howard Shore was 37 in Places in the Heart as 'Additional Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1984
Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever
Howard Shore was 37 in Nothing Lasts Forever as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1984
Poster of Videodrome
Videodrome
Howard Shore was 36 in Videodrome as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1983
Poster of Scanners
Scanners
Howard Shore was 34 in Scanners as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1981
Poster of Gilda Live
Gilda Live
Howard Shore was 33 in Gilda Live as 'Musician, Music Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of The Brood
The Brood
Howard Shore was 32 in The Brood as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1979
Poster of I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses
I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses
Howard Shore was 31 in I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1978

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Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Howard Shore was 75+ in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as 'Main Title Theme Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2022