Written in 2006
With two Original Music nominations this year, for “Munich” and “Memoirs of a Geisha,” John Williams now holds the record as the most Oscar-nominated composer in film history.
He boasts 45 music nominations, breaking the tie with the late Hollywood composer, Alfred Newman.
Williams now stands in second place among all-time Oscar Award nominees, behind Walt Disney’s 59 nominations.
“I honestly have not done all that counting,” Williams said in reaction to his two nominations. “It always feels new and a wonderful honor to receive these things. It’s always a fresh feeling.
Scoring Race: Fovus Features Rule
In his category, Williams faces competition from three first-time nominees: Gustavo Santaolalla for Brokeback Mountain, Dario Marianelli for “Pride and Prejudice,” and Alberto Iglesias for “The Constant Gardener.”
All three pictures were made by Focus Features.