Date of Birth: October 18, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Date of Death: *Howard Shore is currently alive.*
Biography
Howard Shore is an acclaimed Canadian composer, conductor, and music producer best known for his film scores, particularly for “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, which have earned him multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Grammy Awards. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Howard Leslie Shore began his musical journey at an early age, studying music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. His career took off in the 1970s when he became the music director for the groundbreaking television show “Saturday Night Live” from 1975 to 1980. Throughout his illustrious career, Shore has composed for numerous films, including “The Silence of the Lambs,” “Se7en,” and “The Aviator.” His work has been characterized by its richness, emotional depth, and ability to enhance the storytelling of the films he scores. Howard Shore remains a significant figure in contemporary film music, continuing to influence new generations of composers.
5 Interesting Facts about Howard Shore
1. Howard Shore was a founding member of the Canadian rock band Lighthouse.
2. Shore has scored more than 80 films over his career.
3. He is one of the few composers to have won three Academy Awards for a single film series (“The Lord of the Rings”).
4. In addition to film scores, Shore has also composed concert works, including an opera titled “The Fly.”
5. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2004, one of the country’s highest civilian honors.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Howard Shore
1. “Music is essentially an emotional language, so you want to feel something from the relationships and build music based on those feelings.”
2. “Film music is a very powerful tool. It has the ability to transcend language.”
3. “I try to make my music fit the film as closely as possible.”
4. “Creating a score is like solving a puzzle. You have all these pieces, and you need to fit them together to tell the story.”
5. “I think music can be healing and can help people to deal with difficult situations.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Howard Shore’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Howard Shore has one daughter, Mae Shore, with his wife Elizabeth Cotnoir.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006290/
2. [Official Website](http://www.howardshore.com
3. [Howard Shore on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/howard-shore-mn0000270535
4. [The Canadian Encyclopedia](https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/howard-shore
5. [Grammy Awards Profile](https://www.grammy.com/artists/howard-shore/16112
