Michel Desplat
French film composer
1961 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French film composer
Born
August 23, 1961
Age
~65 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, film score composer, librettist
FranceBorn in 20th arrondissement of Paris
1961
Born in 20th arrondissement of Paris (1961-08-23)
2007
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Composer
2010
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Composer
2011
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2015
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Score
2015
AwardGrammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
About
Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat is a French film composer and conductor. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Desplat was made an Officer of the Ordre national du Mérite and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres both in 2016.
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Who is Michel Desplat?+
Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat is a French film composer and conductor. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Desplat was made an Officer of the Ordre national du Mérite and a Commander of the Ordre des
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Desplat born?+
Michel Desplat was born on August 23, 1961.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — August 23, 1961
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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