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Michael Nyman
- Born
- (age 82)
- Birthplace
- Stratford, London, England, UK
- Credits
- 73 titles
Biography
Michael Nyman is an English composer of minimalist music, pianist, librettist and musicologist, known for numerous film scores (many written during his lengthy collaboration with the filmmaker Peter Greenaway) and his multi-platinum soundtrack album to Jane Campion's The Piano.
Signature work
Known For
7.6
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7.4
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The Piano
7.4
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Man on Wire
7.3
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
6.8
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Ravenous
5.5
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9 Songs
5.9
Movie
The Libertine
6.6
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The Trip
6.6
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The End of the Affair
7.1
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The Draughtsman's Contract
6.8
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The Hairdresser's Husband
7.0
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Drowning by Numbers
7.3
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Monsieur Hire
7.0
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A Zed & Two Noughts
7.4
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McQueen
6.5
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White Elephant
6.0
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The Claim
6.8
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Prospero's Books
Acting credits 8
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Man Who Saw Too Much Film | |
| 2010 | Michael Nyman in Progress Film | Self |
| 2010 | NYman with a Movie Camera Film | |
| 2004 | 9 Songs Film | Himself (uncredited) |
| 2002 | Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali Film | The Pianist |
| 2000 | I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: The Edmundo Ros Story Film | Himself - Presenter |
| 1993 | Desert Passion Film | Guard |
| 1992 | The Michael Nyman Songbook Film | Self |
Crew credits 69
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dance Dance Danseur TV | Music (1 ep) |
| 2020 | The Hour Film | Music |
| 2018 | McQueen Film | Music |
| 2016 | The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema Film | Music |
| 2016 | Juana Inés TV | Music (7 ep) |
| 2015 | Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2014 | War Work: 8 Songs with Film Film | Director |
| 2014 | Eighteam Film | Music |
| 2012 | Everyday Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2012 | White Elephant Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Slow Walkers Film | Director, Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | The Trip Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | NYman with a Movie Camera Film | Director |
| 2010 | 2 Graves Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | An Organization of Dreams Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Man on Wire Film | Music |
| 2007 | Never Forever Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Theresa: The Body of Christ Film | Music |
| 2005 | Detroit: Ruin of a City Film | Music |
| 2004 | Close to Greenaway Film | Additional Music |
| 2004 | The Libertine Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | 9 Songs Film | Thanks |
| 2004 | Luminal Film | Music, Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Nathalie... Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Kiállítás Film | Music |
| 2003 | The Actors Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2002 | 24 Hours in the Life of a Woman Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Act Without Words I Film | Music |
| 2000 | The Claim Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2000 | I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: The Edmundo Ros Story Film | Director |
| 1999 | Nabbie's Love Film | Music |
| 1999 | The End of the Affair Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1999 | Wonderland Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1999 | Ravenous Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1997 | Gattaca Film | Original Music Composer, Conductor |
| 1996 | The Ogre Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1995 | Anne Frank's Diary Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1995 | Carrington Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1994 | 6 Days, 6 Nights Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1994 | Mesmer Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1993 | The Piano Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1992 | The Michael Nyman Songbook Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1991 | Prospero's Books Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1991 | Not Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1990 | The Hairdresser's Husband Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1989 | The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1989 | Monsieur Hire Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1989 | Hubert Bals Handshake Film | Music |
| 1988 | Drowning by Numbers Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1987 | The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat Film | Music, Adaptation |
| 1987 | Miracle Healing Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1986 | The Disputation Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1985 | A Zed & Two Noughts Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1984 | Making a Splash Film | Music |
| 1984 | The Cold Room Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1983 | The Sea in Their Blood Film | Music |
| 1983 | Nelly's Version Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1982 | The Draughtsman's Contract Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1982 | Brimstone & Treacle Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1982 | The Falls Film | Original Music Composer, Still Photographer, Conductor, Musician |