Portrait of John Powell

John Powell

Bio: John Powell (born 18 September 1963) is an English composer, best known for his scores in films. He has been based in Los Angeles since 1997 and has composed the scores to over seventy feature films
Born: Wed, Sep 18 1963
Birthplace: London, England
John Powell is 61 years old
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Poster of Wicked Part Two
Wicked Part Two
John Powell will be
62 in Wicked Part Two
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'.
Thu, Nov 20 2025
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
John Powell will be
61 in How to Train Your Dragon
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 11 2025
Poster of That Christmas
That Christmas
John Powell will be
61 in That Christmas
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 29 2024
Poster of Wicked
Wicked
John Powell will be
61 in Wicked
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'.
Wed, Nov 20 2024
Poster of Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma the Unicorn
John Powell was
60 in Thelma the Unicorn
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 17 2024
Poster of Migration
Migration
John Powell was
60 in Migration
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 06 2023
Poster of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
John Powell was
59 in STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Don't Worry Darling
Don't Worry Darling
John Powell was
59 in Don't Worry Darling
as 'Conductor, Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 21 2022
Poster of Locked Down
Locked Down
John Powell was
57 in Locked Down
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Feb 25 2021
Poster of The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
John Powell was
56 in The Call of the Wild
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 19 2020
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
John Powell was
55 in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jan 03 2019
Poster of Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story
John Powell was
54 in Solo: A Star Wars Story
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, May 15 2018
Poster of Ferdinand
Ferdinand
John Powell was
54 in Ferdinand
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 09 2017
Poster of Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne
John Powell was
52 in Jason Bourne
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jul 27 2016
Poster of Pan
Pan
John Powell was
52 in Pan
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 24 2015
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2
John Powell was
50 in How to Train Your Dragon 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 05 2014
Poster of Rio 2
Rio 2
John Powell was
50 in Rio 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 19 2014
Poster of Moshi Monsters: The Movie
Moshi Monsters: The Movie
John Powell was
50 in Moshi Monsters: The Movie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 20 2013
Poster of Ice Age: Continental Drift
Ice Age: Continental Drift
John Powell was
48 in Ice Age: Continental Drift
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 27 2012
Poster of The Lorax
The Lorax
John Powell was
48 in The Lorax
as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Thu, Mar 01 2012
Poster of Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
John Powell was
48 in Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Dec 12 2011
Poster of Happy Feet Two
Happy Feet Two
John Powell was
48 in Happy Feet Two
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 17 2011
Poster of Book of Dragons
Book of Dragons
John Powell was
48 in Book of Dragons
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Nov 15 2011
Poster of Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
John Powell was
48 in Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Nov 15 2011
Poster of Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2
John Powell was
47 in Kung Fu Panda 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 25 2011
Poster of Rio
Rio
John Powell was
47 in Rio
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of Mars Needs Moms
Mars Needs Moms
John Powell was
47 in Mars Needs Moms
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 09 2011
Poster of Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
John Powell was
47 in Kung Fu Panda Holiday
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 26 2010
Poster of Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon
Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon
John Powell was
47 in Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 14 2010
Poster of Knight and Day
Knight and Day
John Powell was
46 in Knight and Day
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jun 15 2010
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
John Powell was
46 in Fair Game
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, May 20 2010
Poster of How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
John Powell was
46 in How to Train Your Dragon
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Mar 18 2010
Poster of Green Zone
Green Zone
John Powell was
46 in Green Zone
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Mar 11 2010
Poster of Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
John Powell was
45 in Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jul 14 2009
Poster of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
John Powell was
45 in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Super Rhino
Super Rhino
John Powell was
45 in Super Rhino
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 21 2009
Poster of Bolt
Bolt
John Powell was
45 in Bolt
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Nov 21 2008
Poster of Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
John Powell was
45 in Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 08 2008
Poster of Hancock
Hancock
John Powell was
44 in Hancock
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jul 01 2008
Poster of Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda
John Powell was
44 in Kung Fu Panda
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Jun 04 2008
Poster of Stop-Loss
Stop-Loss
John Powell was
44 in Stop-Loss
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!
John Powell was
44 in Horton Hears a Who!
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Mar 03 2008
Poster of Jumper
Jumper
John Powell was
44 in Jumper
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Feb 13 2008
Poster of P.S. I Love You
P.S. I Love You
John Powell was
44 in P.S. I Love You
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 15 2007
Poster of The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
John Powell was
43 in The Bourne Ultimatum
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Happy Feet
Happy Feet
John Powell was
43 in Happy Feet
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 16 2006
Poster of X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand
John Powell was
42 in X-Men: The Last Stand
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, May 24 2006
Poster of United 93
United 93
John Powell was
42 in United 93
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of Ice Age: The Meltdown
Ice Age: The Meltdown
John Powell was
42 in Ice Age: The Meltdown
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 29 2006
Poster of Aunt Fanny's Tour of Booty
Aunt Fanny's Tour of Booty
John Powell was
42 in Aunt Fanny's Tour of Booty
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
John Powell was
41 in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of Robots
Robots
John Powell was
41 in Robots
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of Be Cool
Be Cool
John Powell was
41 in Be Cool
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 04 2005
Poster of Alfie
Alfie
John Powell was
41 in Alfie
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy
John Powell was
40 in The Bourne Supremacy
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Mr. 3000
Mr. 3000
John Powell was
40 in Mr. 3000
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Jun 15 2004
Poster of Paycheck
Paycheck
John Powell was
40 in Paycheck
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 25 2003
Poster of Gigli
Gigli
John Powell was
39 in Gigli
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of The Italian Job
The Italian Job
John Powell was
39 in The Italian Job
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 30 2003
Poster of Agent Cody Banks
Agent Cody Banks
John Powell was
39 in Agent Cody Banks
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 14 2003
Poster of Stealing Sinatra
Stealing Sinatra
John Powell was
39 in Stealing Sinatra
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 24 2003
Poster of Two Weeks Notice
Two Weeks Notice
John Powell was
39 in Two Weeks Notice
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 19 2002
Poster of Drumline
Drumline
John Powell was
39 in Drumline
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 13 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
John Powell was
38 in The Adventures of Pluto Nash
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
John Powell was
38 in The Bourne Identity
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 14 2002
Poster of D-Tox
D-Tox
John Powell was
38 in D-Tox
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of I Am Sam
I Am Sam
John Powell was
38 in I Am Sam
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Dec 28 2001
Poster of Man and Cat
Man and Cat
John Powell was
38 in Man and Cat
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Nov 08 2001
Poster of Rat Race
Rat Race
John Powell was
37 in Rat Race
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 17 2001
Poster of Evolution
Evolution
John Powell was
37 in Evolution
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 08 2001
Poster of Shrek
Shrek
John Powell was
37 in Shrek
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 18 2001
Poster of Just Visiting
Just Visiting
John Powell was
37 in Just Visiting
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Chicken Run
Chicken Run
John Powell was
36 in Chicken Run
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 23 2000
Poster of The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado
John Powell was
36 in The Road to El Dorado
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Chill Factor
Chill Factor
John Powell was
35 in Chill Factor
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 01 1999
Poster of Endurance
Endurance
John Powell was
35 in Endurance
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 14 1999
Poster of Forces of Nature
Forces of Nature
John Powell was
35 in Forces of Nature
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Mar 12 1999
Poster of The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line
John Powell was
35 in The Thin Red Line
as 'Additional Music'.
Wed, Dec 23 1998
Poster of Antz
Antz
John Powell was
35 in Antz
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of With Friends Like These...
With Friends Like These...
John Powell was
34 in With Friends Like These...
as 'Original Music Composer, Compositors'.
Thu, Sep 10 1998
Poster of Human Bomb
Human Bomb
John Powell was
34 in Human Bomb
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Face/Off
Face/Off
John Powell was
33 in Face/Off
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of I Am Your Punishment
I Am Your Punishment
John Powell was
33 in I Am Your Punishment
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 10 1996

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Ice Age: Scrat Tales
Ice Age: Scrat Tales
John Powell was
58+ in Ice Age: Scrat Tales
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 2022