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Also Known As John Towner Williams
Born February 8, 1932 (age 94) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2004) • Academy Award (1994) • Academy Award (1983) • Academy Award (1978) • Academy Award (1976) • Academy Award (1972)
Notable Works “Air and Simple Gifts” • “Star Wars”

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