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BIO

Hans Zimmer received the Oscar®, Golden Globe® and two Grammy® awards for his original film score for the film version of The Lion King. He started his film scoring career with My Beautiful Laundrette in 1985, and his other credits include six Oscar-nominated film scores, among them Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets and Rain Man. Additional credits include the Grammy-winning score for Crimson Tide, Driving Miss Daisy, Thelma and Louise, Black Hawk Down and The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Mr. Zimmer also heads the film music division for DreamWorks SKG studios.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2002]
Composer (Additional music)
Lyricist (Additional lyrics)

Writing

Composer
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Hans Zimmer, The Lion King

Videos

News

LION Original Series Soundtrack With Hans Zimmer Score Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Hollywood Records and National Geographic released the LION soundtrack, featuring music by Hans Zimmer with Niccolò Pacella and George Hutson Warren of Bleeding Fingers Music, plus vocals from the Nairobi Chamber Chorus.
World Famous Pets Share "Bleeding In The Dark," Confirm Fall Tour Dates
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar and Mason Stoops released "Bleeding In The Dark," the third single from WORLD FAMOUS PETS' debut album, due September 25, ahead of a fall headline tour with stops in Nashville, Asheville, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
BlackRock Center for the Arts Unveils 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

BlackRock Center for the Arts will mark America 250 with tribute performances honoring Nirvana, Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, and Ray Charles, plus new partnerships with area arts organizations.
BAD ZOMBIES Single From The String Revolution & Tina Guo Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Lakeshore Records released BAD ZOMBIES, a mashup of Billie Eilish's Bad Guy and Crazy Dave's Theme from Plants Vs Zombies, performed by The String Revolution and cellist Tina Guo.
GOOD GUY WITH A GUN! Comedy Album Out Now Starring Chris Sullivan
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

The musical comedy concept album, featuring Chris Sullivan and Kimiko Glenn, is now streaming after its songs and cast drew more than 10 million views online.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Will Return To Melbourne
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026

One of the world's most beloved stage productions is set to arrive in Melbourne, as Disney's THE LION KING brings its internationally acclaimed production to audiences in Melbourne, returning for the first time since 2015.
THE LION KING to Return to Melbourne's Regent Theatre In 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Disney's THE LION KING will return to Melbourne for the first time since 2015, with performances set to begin at the Regent Theatre as part of the musical's third Australian tour.
Interview: David D'Lancy Wilson of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Aug 12, 2026

Canadian-born David D’Lancy Wilson is nearly one year into his run as Mufasa in THE LION KING. Next week, Pride Rock comes roaring into Montreal and Wilson is coming home to Canada. I had the opportunity to chat with Wilson about his life, career, and the experience of wearing the mask of one of musical theatre’s most iconic fathers. For Wilson, however, Mufasa is more than a king, warrior, husband and protector. At his core, he says, “he is just a parent trying to do right and best for their child.” As a father of two young boys himself, that perspective carries particular weight. THE LION KING takes the stage at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from August 19 - September 6, 2026.
HK Phil 2026/27 Season Tickets on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will open its new season with two family concerts led by conductors Lio Kuokman and Vanessa Scammell, with tickets now available at URBTIX.
GRAMMY Winner LATROIT to Release CLASSICS VOL. 1 Debut Album
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

GRAMMY Award-winner LATROIT announced Classics Vol. 1, a debut album from Latroit House Ensemble reimagining house music classics through live performance.
Etty Lau Farrell Releases New Single 'Butterfly' With DJ Rap
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Etty Lau Farrell has released 'Butterfly,' a new single recorded with drum & bass pioneer DJ Rap, marking a new musical collaboration between the two artists.
Johnny Marr Releases New Track 'Ophelia'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Johnny Marr released a new song, 'Ophelia,' marking his latest solo output. The former Smiths guitarist has been active as a solo artist since departing the iconic band.
New Musical YOUNG ROMANTICS in Development With Music and Lyrics by Bastille's Dan Smith
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

A new musical is in development with music and lyrics by Bastille’s Dan Smith. Young Romantics is a coming-of-age musical about five complicated friends chasing creative and romantic freedom, but at what cost? 
Video: DUNE: PART THREE Unveils New Trailer for Conclusion of Blockbuster Trilogy
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026

The official trailer is here for Dune: Part Three, the highly anticipated third and final installment in Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic science fiction trilogy. Check it out now.
THE BEAR Season 5 Clip: Carmy Questions His Decision to Leave the Restaurant
by Joshua Wright - Jun 30, 2026

A scene from Season 5, Episode 4 of THE BEAR shows Carmy asking Richie whether quitting the food industry was the right call, as the final season streams on Hulu.
The Bear Season 5 Final Soundtrack: All 17 Tracks Revealed
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2026

The Bear Season 5 final soundtrack drops June 26 with 17 original tracks by Christian Lundberg, produced by Hans Zimmer. See the full track listing here!
THE LION KING to Return to Indianapolis' Old National Centre for Limited Run
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026

Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Indianapolis announced tickets are on sale for THE LION KING's return engagement at Old National Centre, with a three-week limited run featuring multiple weekly performances.
Long Beach Symphony Will Perform DISNEY’S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Long Beach Symphony will kick off its “SoundWaves Series” as it presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in concert featuring Klaus Badelt & Hans Zimmer's score performed live to the film. 
Alexandr Misko to Perform at Spire Center in Plymouth
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Fingerstyle guitarist Alexandr Misko, known for viral videos surpassing millions of views and collaborations with Hans Zimmer, will perform at Plymouth's Spire Center for the Performing Arts.
THE HOLIDAY In Concert to Screen at Carnegie Hall With Live Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

THE HOLIDAY will be presented as a film-with-live-orchestra event at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, featuring Hans Zimmer's score performed by a full concert orchestra alongside the complete film on an HD screen.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Hans Zimmer written?

Hans Zimmer has written 1 shows including The Lion King (Composer).

What awards has Hans Zimmer been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King.

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