Discover
Tan Dun is a Chinese contemporary classical composer, pianist, viola d'amore player and conductor, most widely known for his scores for the movies Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero, as well as composing music for the medal ceremonies at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His works often incorporate audiovisual elements; use instruments constructed from organic materials, such as paper, water, and stone; and are often inspired by traditional Chinese theatrical and ritual performance. In 2013, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. He has won numerous awards for his works, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and a BAFTA award.
Born
Sunday, 18 August 1957
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Beethoven in Beijing | Self / composer | 2020 |
| Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Celebration for the Film & TV Music Community | Self | 2020 |
| Beethoven's Ninth - Symphony for the World | Self | 2020 |
| Forte | Self | 2019 |
| The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble | Himself / Self | 2016 |
| Sharon Isbin: Troubadour | Self - interviewee / conductor | 2014 |
| Great Performances at the Met | Self - Composed and Conducted by | 2006 |
| Taoism in a Bowl of Water: Tan Dun, a Chinese Composer | 2003 | |
| Imagine | Self - Composer | 2003 |
| Classic Yo-Yo Ma | Self | 2001 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Beethoven in Beijing | Self / composer | 2020 |
| Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Celebration for the Film & TV Music Community | Self | 2020 |
| Beethoven's Ninth - Symphony for the World | Self | 2020 |
| Forte | Self | 2019 |
| The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble | Himself / Self | 2016 |
| Sharon Isbin: Troubadour | Self - interviewee / conductor | 2014 |
| Great Performances at the Met | Self - Composed and Conducted by | 2006 |
| Taoism in a Bowl of Water: Tan Dun, a Chinese Composer | 2003 | |
| Imagine | Self - Composer | 2003 |
| Classic Yo-Yo Ma | Self | 2001 |
| New York Composers: Searching for a New Music | Self | 1996 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2001 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Won |
| 2001 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 2001 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
