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Also Known As Hans Florian Zimmer
Born September 12, 1957 (age 69) • Frankfurt am Main • Germany
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2025) • Golden Globe Award (2022) • Academy Award (2022) • Grammy Award (2009) • Golden Globe Award (2001) • Grammy Award (1996) • Grammy Award (1995) • Golden Globe Award (1995) • Academy Award (1995)

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