Howard Shore
Composer

Howard Shore Net Worth

Howard Shore is a Canadian composer and conductor best known for his work on the Academy Award-winning "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. He was born on October 18, 1946 in Toronto, Canada and has had a long-standing collaboration with director David Cronenberg, beginning with Cronenberg's 1979 film "The Brood". Shore has won numerous awards for his work, including three Academy Awards.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 18, 1946
Birth Place Toronto, Canada
Age 77 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

Best known for scoring "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, for which he won three Academy Awards. He frequently collaborated with Director David Cronenberg, including on Cronenberg's first major film "The Brood" from 1979.

Before Fame

He studied music at the Berklee College of Music and joined Lighthouse from 1969 until 1972.

Trivia

He composed the musical score for the third "Twilight" film.

Family Life

He fathered a daughter Mae with his common-law wife Judiann McGhee, before marrying Elizabeth Cotnoir in 1990.

Associated With

He suggested the name The Blues Brothers to John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd while serving as musical Director for "Saturday Night Live" from 1975 until 1980.

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