Michael Giacchino (Michael Giacchino, October 10, 1967, Riverside Township, New Jersey, USA)

Early Life. Born in Riverside Township, New Jersey, Michael Giacchino developed an interest in music and filmmaking from a young age. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, focusing on film production, and later attended the prestigious music composition program at the Juilliard School.

Film Career. Giacchino is known for his ability to create emotionally engaging and thematically rich music. He has composed scores for several successful films, including:

"The Incredibles" (2004): A Pixar animation film about a family of superheroes trying to live a normal life.

"Up" (2009): Another Pixar film, telling the story of an elderly widower who embarks on an adventure to South America by tying thousands of balloons to his house.

"Star Trek" (2009): A reboot of the famous series, depicting the origins of the characters of the starship Enterprise.

"Coco" (2017): An animated film exploring Mexican culture and traditions through the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician.

Personal Life. Giacchino is known for his passion for music and cinema, often engaging in projects that reflect his personal interests.

Interests. Besides music, Giacchino has a strong interest in history and culture, as evidenced by his choice of film projects. He is also passionate about science and technology, which influence his approach to musical composition.

Film Scores:

The Incredibles (2004)

Sky High (2005)

The Family Stone (2005)

Cars (2006)

Ratatouille (2007)

Cloverfield (2008)

Speed Racer (2008)

Star Trek (2009)

Up (2009)

Land of the Lost (2009)

2012 (2009)

Let Me In (2010)

Super 8 (2011)

Cars 2 (2011)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

John Carter (2012)

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Monsters University (2013)

Inside Out (2015)

Jurassic World (2015)

Zootopia (2016)

Doctor Strange (2016)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

Coco (2017)

Incredibles 2 (2018)

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2019)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

The Witches (2020)

The Batman (2022) - Upcoming

Television:

Alias (2001-2006) - TV Series Theme

Lost (2004-2010) - TV Series Theme

Fringe (2008-2013) - TV Series Theme

Medal of Honor: Frontline (2002) - Video Game

Call of Duty (2003) - Video Game

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun (2003) - Video Game

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction (2005) - Video Game

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (2008) - Video Game

Lost: Via Domus (2008) - Video Game

Up (2009) - Video Game

Medal of Honor (2010) - Video Game

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (2011) - Theme Park Attraction

Medal of Honor: Warfighter (2012) - Video Game

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) - Video Game

Awards

Academy Awards. Giacchino won an Oscar for Best Original Score for "Up" in 2009. He has also been nominated for his work on other films, including "Ratatouille" and "Coco."

Golden Globe Awards. He won a Golden Globe for his score for "Up," and has received nominations for other scores, including "Ratatouille" and "Inside Out."

Grammy Awards. Giacchino has won multiple Grammys, including for his work on "Ratatouille," "Up," and "Star Trek." His ability to create emotionally resonant and memorable music has been consistently recognized.

BAFTA Awards. He has received BAFTA nominations for several of his film scores, including "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille."

Emmy Awards. Giacchino won two Emmys for his work on the television series "Lost," which was acclaimed for its innovative and evocative score.

Other Recognitions. Beyond these major awards, Giacchino has been acknowledged for his contributions to the video game industry, with scores for games like "Medal of Honor" and "Call of Duty."