John Williams is a renowned American composer, conductor, and pianist, best known for his symphonic film and television scores. Born on February 8, 1932, in New York, he studied at Julliard School before moving to Los Angeles to work as a studio musician. Williams rose to prominence in the 1970s with his work on popular films like "Jaws," the "Star Wars" series, the "Indiana Jones" series, and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." He also composed the music for all but two of Steven Spielberg's feature films. Williams has won five Academy Awards, twenty-five Grammy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and five BAFTA Awards. His exceptional contribution to music has led to him being considered one of the greatest film composers in cinematic history.