Ennio Morricone is an Italian film composer who has composed music for over 500 films and television series. He is best known for his work on Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns, including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Hateful Eight in 2016. He has also been nominated for five Grammy Awards and seven Golden Globe Awards. His music has been featured in films such as Once Upon a Time in America, The Mission, and Cinema Paradiso.