Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Writer, Producer, Soundtrack |
Birth Day | January 22, 1985 |
Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Age | 39 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Education | Nicolet High School |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | Composer and screenwriter |
Parent(s) | Ken Hurwitz Gail Hurwitz |
Net worth: $3 Million (2024)
Justin Hurwitz, a prominent figure in the United States entertainment industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $3 million by the year 2024. Known for his exceptional skills as a writer, producer, and soundtrack composer, Hurwitz has made significant contributions to the world of film and music. With his exceptional talent and relentless dedication, he has garnered great success and acclaim throughout his career, earning him a noteworthy fortune. As an integral part of numerous iconic projects, his net worth is expected to continue growing in the coming years.
Biography/Timeline
Hurwitz was born in California, the son of Gail (née Halabe), a professional ballet Dancer turned registered nurse, and Ken Hurwitz, a Writer. His family is Jewish (from Russia, Poland, Damascus in Syria, and Beirut in Lebanon). His family moved to Wisconsin in 1998 where he attended Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin.
Hurwitz attended Harvard University, where he was roommates with Director Damien Chazelle. They collaborated on a student film that would become Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, which was released in 2009. While in school Hurwitz was a member of the Harvard Lampoon and was an original member of the indie-pop band Chester French with Chazelle.
After college, Hurwitz and Chazelle moved to Los Angeles where Hurwitz wrote comedy for the sitcom The League and one episode of The Simpsons. Thanks to the success of Guy and Madeline, they were able to obtain financing for their next collaboration, the 2014 film Whiplash – with Hurwitz scoring the film and Chazelle writing and directing. Whiplash won three Oscars. Hurwitz also scored Chazelle's 2016 film La La Land, for which Chazelle won the Oscar for Best Director and Hurwitz won two Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.