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William Conti is an American composer and conductor, best known for his film scores, including Rocky, Karate Kid, For Your Eyes Only, Dynasty, and The Right Stuff, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score. He also received nominations in the Best Original Song category for "Gonna Fly Now" from Rocky and for the title song of For Your Eyes Only. He was the musical director at the Academy Awards a record nineteen times.
Born
Monday, 13 April 1942
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | Self | 2021 |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | (archive footage) | 2020 |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | 2017 |
| The Nation's Favourite Bond Song | Self | 2015 |
| The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | as himself / Self | 2011 |
| The 80th Annual Academy Awards | Self | 2008 |
| The 77th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Conductor | 2005 |
| Super Secret Movie Rules | Self | 2004 |
| Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles | Self | 2000 |
| The 71st Annual Academy Awards | Self - Orchestra Conductor | 1999 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | Self | 2021 |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | (archive footage) | 2020 |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | 2017 |
| The Nation's Favourite Bond Song | Self | 2015 |
| The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | as himself / Self | 2011 |
| The 80th Annual Academy Awards | Self | 2008 |
| The 77th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Conductor | 2005 |
| Super Secret Movie Rules | Self | 2004 |
| Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles | Self | 2000 |
| The 71st Annual Academy Awards | Self - Orchestra Conductor | 1999 |
| The 70th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Orchestra Director | 1998 |
| Inside the Golden Statue | Self | 1998 |
| Inside the Golden Statue | Self | 1998 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | Himself - Composer | 1996 |
| The Pat Sajak Show | Self - Guest | 1989 |
| The 57th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Musical Director | 1985 |
| The 56th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1984 |
| The 55th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Conductor | 1983 |
| The 54th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Nominee & Conductor | 1982 |
| Slow Dancing in the Big City | Rehearsal Pianist | 1978 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 2003 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Won |
| 1999 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Won |
| 1997 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Direction | Won |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Direction | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Won |
| 1982 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1979 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1977 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
