Alexis Jarre
French composer and conductor (1924-2009)
1924 — 2009
Quick Facts
Profession
French composer and conductor (1924-2009)
Born
September 13, 1924
Died
2009 (age ~85)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, conductor, film score composer
FranceBorn in 5th arrondissement of LyonDied in Malibu
1924
Born in 5th arrondissement of Lyon (1924-09-13)
1963
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Score
1965
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Original Score
1966
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Score
1966
AwardGrammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
1984
AwardAbout
Maurice-Alexis Jarre was a French composer and conductor, mainly of film scores. He was particularly known for his collaborations with film director David Lean, composing the scores to all of his films from 1962 to 1984. He received numerous accolades over the course of his career, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globes, and a Grammy Award.
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Who is Alexis Jarre?+
Maurice-Alexis Jarre was a French composer and conductor, mainly of film scores. He was particularly known for his collaborations with film director David Lean, composing the scores to all of his films from 1962 to 1984. He received numerous accolades over the course of his career, including three A
What does the name Alexis mean?+
The name Alexis means "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is of French origin.
When was Alexis Jarre born?+
Alexis Jarre was born on September 13, 1924.
When did Alexis Jarre die?+
Alexis Jarre died in 2009, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Αλέξης)
The name Alexis is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexis — September 13, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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