Portrait of James Horner

James Horner

Bio: James Roy Horner (August 14, 1953 – June 22, 2015) was an American composer, conductor and orchestrator of film scores. He was known for the integration of choral and electronic elements in many of his film scores, and for his frequent use of motifs associated with Celtic music
Born: Fri, Aug 14 1953
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 22 2015
James Horner is 61 years old
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Poster of Willow: Behind the Magic
Willow: Behind the Magic
James Horner would have been no older than
61 in Willow: Behind the Magic
as 'Music'.
Wed, Jan 25 2023
Poster of Hacksaw Ridge
Hacksaw Ridge
James Horner would have been no older than
61 in Hacksaw Ridge
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
James Horner would have been no older than
61 in The Magnificent Seven
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 14 2016
Poster of The 33
The 33
James Horner would have been no older than
61 in The 33
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Aug 06 2015
Poster of Living in the Age of Airplanes
Living in the Age of Airplanes
James Horner was
61 in Living in the Age of Airplanes
as 'Music'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Southpaw
Southpaw
James Horner was
61 in Southpaw
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Mar 24 2015
Poster of Wolf Totem
Wolf Totem
James Horner was
61 in Wolf Totem
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Feb 19 2015
Poster of Reflections on Titanic
Reflections on Titanic
James Horner was
59 in Reflections on Titanic
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Sep 10 2012
Poster of The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man
James Horner was
58 in The Amazing Spider-Man
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 23 2012
Poster of Outlaws - For Greater Glory
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
James Horner was
58 in Outlaws - For Greater Glory
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of Black Gold
Black Gold
James Horner was
58 in Black Gold
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 21 2011
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
James Horner was
56 in The Karate Kid
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of Avatar
Avatar
James Horner was
56 in Avatar
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
James Horner was
54 in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
James Horner was
54 in The Spiderwick Chronicles
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Feb 14 2008
Poster of The Life Before Her Eyes
The Life Before Her Eyes
James Horner was
54 in The Life Before Her Eyes
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of Apocalypto
Apocalypto
James Horner was
53 in Apocalypto
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 07 2006
Poster of All the King's Men
All the King's Men
James Horner was
53 in All the King's Men
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Sep 10 2006
Poster of The New World
The New World
James Horner was
52 in The New World
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of The Legend of Zorro
The Legend of Zorro
James Horner was
52 in The Legend of Zorro
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of Flightplan
Flightplan
James Horner was
52 in Flightplan
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator, Conductor'.
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of The Chumscrubber
The Chumscrubber
James Horner was
51 in The Chumscrubber
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 08 2005
Poster of The Forgotten
The Forgotten
James Horner was
51 in The Forgotten
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 24 2004
Poster of Troy
Troy
James Horner was
50 in Troy
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Thu, May 13 2004
Poster of Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
James Horner was
50 in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 30 2004
Poster of House of Sand and Fog
House of Sand and Fog
James Horner was
50 in House of Sand and Fog
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 19 2003
Poster of Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
James Horner was
50 in Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
as 'Music'.
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of The Missing
The Missing
James Horner was
50 in The Missing
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 26 2003
Poster of Radio
Radio
James Horner was
50 in Radio
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 24 2003
Poster of Beyond Borders
Beyond Borders
James Horner was
50 in Beyond Borders
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 23 2003
Poster of The Making of ‘Sneakers’
The Making of ‘Sneakers’
James Horner was
49 in The Making of ‘Sneakers’
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers
James Horner was
49 in The Four Feathers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Sep 08 2002
Poster of Windtalkers
Windtalkers
James Horner was
48 in Windtalkers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind
James Horner was
48 in A Beautiful Mind
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Iris
Iris
James Horner was
48 in Iris
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Raptor
Raptor
James Horner was
48 in Raptor
as 'Music'.
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Enemy at the Gates
Enemy at the Gates
James Horner was
47 in Enemy at the Gates
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Wed, Feb 28 2001
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
James Horner was
47 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of Maybe It's Better not to Win - Scoring Searching for Bobby Fischer
Maybe It's Better not to Win - Scoring Searching for Bobby Fischer
James Horner was
46 in Maybe It's Better not to Win - Scoring Searching for Bobby Fischer
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jul 11 2000
Poster of The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
James Horner was
46 in The Perfect Storm
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Thu, Jun 29 2000
Poster of Freedom Song
Freedom Song
James Horner was
46 in Freedom Song
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man
James Horner was
46 in Bicentennial Man
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of Michelle Kwan Skates to Disney's Greatest Hits
Michelle Kwan Skates to Disney's Greatest Hits
James Horner was
45 in Michelle Kwan Skates to Disney's Greatest Hits
as 'Music'.
Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
James Horner was
45 in Mighty Joe Young
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro
James Horner was
44 in The Mask of Zorro
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jul 16 1998
Poster of Deep Impact
Deep Impact
James Horner was
44 in Deep Impact
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
James Horner was
44 in Titanic
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Nov 18 1997
Poster of The Devil's Own
The Devil's Own
James Horner was
43 in The Devil's Own
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Mar 13 1997
Poster of Ransom
Ransom
James Horner was
43 in Ransom
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
James Horner was
43 in To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
James Horner was
43 in The Spitfire Grill
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Courage Under Fire
Courage Under Fire
James Horner was
42 in Courage Under Fire
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Balto
Balto
James Horner was
42 in Balto
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Jumanji
Jumanji
James Horner was
42 in Jumanji
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of Jade
Jade
James Horner was
42 in Jade
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 13 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
James Horner was
41 in Apollo 13
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Casper
Casper
James Horner was
41 in Casper
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 26 1995
Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart
James Horner was
41 in Braveheart
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator, Musician'.
Wed, May 24 1995
Poster of Legends of the Fall
Legends of the Fall
James Horner was
41 in Legends of the Fall
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster
James Horner was
41 in The Pagemaster
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
James Horner was
40 in Clear and Present Danger
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
James Horner was
40 in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
James Horner was
40 in The Pelican Brief
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Bopha!
Bopha!
James Horner was
40 in Bopha!
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of The Man Without a Face
The Man Without a Face
James Horner was
40 in The Man Without a Face
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Aug 25 1993
Poster of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
James Horner was
39 in Searching for Bobby Fischer
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
James Horner was
39 in House of Cards
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of Once Upon a Forest
Once Upon a Forest
James Horner was
39 in Once Upon a Forest
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Jack the Bear
Jack the Bear
James Horner was
39 in Jack the Bear
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of A Far Off Place
A Far Off Place
James Horner was
39 in A Far Off Place
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of Swing Kids
Swing Kids
James Horner was
39 in Swing Kids
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 05 1993
Poster of Sneakers
Sneakers
James Horner was
39 in Sneakers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 09 1992
Poster of Unlawful Entry
Unlawful Entry
James Horner was
38 in Unlawful Entry
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 26 1992
Poster of Patriot Games
Patriot Games
James Horner was
38 in Patriot Games
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 04 1992
Poster of Thunderheart
Thunderheart
James Horner was
38 in Thunderheart
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
James Horner was
38 in An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Thu, Nov 21 1991
Poster of The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
James Horner was
37 in The Rocketeer
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Class Action
Class Action
James Horner was
37 in Class Action
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
James Horner was
37 in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
as 'Music'.
Fri, Mar 01 1991
Poster of Once Around
Once Around
James Horner was
37 in Once Around
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Extreme Close-Up
Extreme Close-Up
James Horner was
37 in Extreme Close-Up
as 'Music'.
Mon, Oct 22 1990
Poster of Another 48 Hrs.
Another 48 Hrs.
James Horner was
36 in Another 48 Hrs.
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 08 1990
Poster of I Love You to Death
I Love You to Death
James Horner was
36 in I Love You to Death
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Glory
Glory
James Horner was
36 in Glory
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 15 1989
Poster of Dad
Dad
James Horner was
36 in Dad
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of In Country
In Country
James Horner was
36 in In Country
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
James Horner was
35 in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 23 1989
Poster of Tummy Trouble
Tummy Trouble
James Horner was
35 in Tummy Trouble
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 23 1989
Poster of Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
James Horner was
35 in Field of Dreams
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 21 1989
Poster of The Land Before Time
The Land Before Time
James Horner was
35 in The Land Before Time
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 18 1988
Poster of Cocoon: The Return
Cocoon: The Return
James Horner was
35 in Cocoon: The Return
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Sep 13 1988
Poster of Vibes
Vibes
James Horner was
34 in Vibes
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of Red Heat
Red Heat
James Horner was
34 in Red Heat
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Willow
Willow
James Horner was
34 in Willow
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 20 1988
Poster of Young Guns
Young Guns
James Horner was
34 in Young Guns
as 'Additional Music'.
Wed, Feb 17 1988
Poster of Andy Colby’s Incredibly Awesome Adventure
Andy Colby’s Incredibly Awesome Adventure
James Horner was
34 in Andy Colby’s Incredibly Awesome Adventure
as 'Music'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of *batteries not included
*batteries not included
James Horner was
34 in *batteries not included
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Project X
Project X
James Horner was
33 in Project X
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of P.K. and the Kid
P.K. and the Kid
James Horner was
33 in P.K. and the Kid
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of An American Tail
An American Tail
James Horner was
33 in An American Tail
as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Fri, Nov 21 1986
Poster of The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose
James Horner was
33 in The Name of the Rose
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 24 1986
Poster of Where the River Runs Black
Where the River Runs Black
James Horner was
33 in Where the River Runs Black
as 'Music'.
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Captain EO
Captain EO
James Horner was
33 in Captain EO
as 'Music'.
Fri, Sep 12 1986
Poster of Aliens
Aliens
James Horner was
32 in Aliens
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 18 1986
Poster of Off Beat
Off Beat
James Horner was
32 in Off Beat
as 'Music'.
Thu, Apr 10 1986
Poster of Barbarian Queen
Barbarian Queen
James Horner was
32 in Barbarian Queen
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 30 1985
Poster of Commando
Commando
James Horner was
32 in Commando
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Producer, Conductor'.
Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of The Journey of Natty Gann
The Journey of Natty Gann
James Horner was
32 in The Journey of Natty Gann
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Volunteers
Volunteers
James Horner was
32 in Volunteers
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Cocoon
Cocoon
James Horner was
31 in Cocoon
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
James Horner was
31 in The Pied Piper of Hamelin
as 'Music'.
Fri, Apr 05 1985
Poster of Surviving
Surviving
James Horner was
31 in Surviving
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Feb 10 1985
Poster of Heaven Help Us
Heaven Help Us
James Horner was
31 in Heaven Help Us
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Feb 08 1985
Poster of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
James Horner was
30 in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of The Stone Boy
The Stone Boy
James Horner was
30 in The Stone Boy
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Apr 04 1984
Poster of Uncommon Valor
Uncommon Valor
James Horner was
30 in Uncommon Valor
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
James Horner was
30 in Gorky Park
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of The Dresser
The Dresser
James Horner was
30 in The Dresser
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 06 1983
Poster of Testament
Testament
James Horner was
30 in Testament
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Brainstorm
Brainstorm
James Horner was
30 in Brainstorm
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Between Friends
Between Friends
James Horner was
30 in Between Friends
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Sep 11 1983
Poster of Krull
Krull
James Horner was
29 in Krull
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 29 1983
Poster of Space Raiders
Space Raiders
James Horner was
29 in Space Raiders
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 01 1983
Poster of Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes
James Horner was
29 in Something Wicked This Way Comes
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 29 1983
Poster of 48 Hrs.
48 Hrs.
James Horner was
29 in 48 Hrs.
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Dec 07 1982
Poster of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
James Horner was
28 in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Sorceress
Sorceress
James Horner was
28 in Sorceress
as 'Music'.
Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
James Horner was
28 in Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
as 'Music'.
Sat, Feb 27 1982
Poster of A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
James Horner was
28 in A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Wed, Feb 03 1982
Poster of The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
James Horner was
28 in The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 13 1981
Poster of A Few Days at Weasel Creek
A Few Days at Weasel Creek
James Horner was
28 in A Few Days at Weasel Creek
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 21 1981
Poster of Deadly Blessing
Deadly Blessing
James Horner was
28 in Deadly Blessing
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 14 1981
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
James Horner was
27 in Wolfen
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of The Hand
The Hand
James Horner was
27 in The Hand
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of Angel Dusted
Angel Dusted
James Horner was
27 in Angel Dusted
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 11 1981
Poster of Battle Beyond the Stars
Battle Beyond the Stars
James Horner was
27 in Battle Beyond the Stars
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Sep 08 1980
Poster of Humanoids from the Deep
Humanoids from the Deep
James Horner was
26 in Humanoids from the Deep
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, May 01 1980
Poster of The Lady in Red
The Lady in Red
James Horner was
25 in The Lady in Red
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Jul 01 1979
Poster of Up from the Depths
Up from the Depths
James Horner was
25 in Up from the Depths
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 01 1979

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Willow
Willow
James Horner would have been no older than
61 in Willow
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 30 2022
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
James Horner was
35+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
James Horner was
32+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985