Hans Zimmer is a German-born film composer who has composed music for over 150 films. He is best known for his work on The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar. Zimmer has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, three Grammys, and four Saturn Awards. He has also been nominated for several other awards, including a BAFTA and an Emmy.