Howard Shore was born on October 18, 1946 in Toronto, Canada. Best known for scoring "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, for which he won three Academy Awards. He frequently collaborated with director David Cronenberg, including on Cronenberg's first major film "The Brood" from 1979.
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💰Howard Shore Net worth: 10 million
About
Best known for scoring "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, for which he won three Academy Awards. He frequently collaborated with Director David Cronenberg, including on Cronenberg's first major film "The Brood" from 1979.
Before Fame
He studied music at the Berklee College of Music and joined Lighthouse from 1969 until 1972.
Trivia
He composed the musical score for the third "Twilight" film.
Family Life
He fathered a daughter Mae with his common-law wife Judiann McGhee, before marrying Elizabeth Cotnoir in 1990.
Associated With
He suggested the name The Blues Brothers to John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd while serving as musical Director for "Saturday Night Live" from 1975 until 1980.
