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Justin Hurwitz is credited as a film score composer, screenwriter and television producer. Justin Hurwitz was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 22, 1985. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Nicolet High School and Harvard University. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Original Score (2017) and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score (2023).
My Take
What fascinates me about Justin Hurwitz is the rare intimacy of his partnership with Damien Chazelle. From the feverish drum charts of Whiplash to the aching wonder of La La Land and the cosmic loneliness of First Man, he writes not just for the screen but for one director's particular soul. That kind of sustained creative marriage is almost unheard of. His Academy Award and Golden Globe feel earned, not given. I admire that he never chases trends; he chases the emotional truth of each film. To me, he sits squarely at the heart of modern film scoring, a true craftsman.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Justin Hurwitz
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスティン・ハーウィッツ
- Reading
- じゃすてぃん・はーうぃっつ
- Born
- January 22, 1985 (age 41)
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- composer / film score composer / screenwriter / television producer / television writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- Nicolet High School
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Academy Award for Best Original Score
- 2023 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Whiplash |
| Notable work | First Man |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.filmweb.pl/person/Justin+Hurwitz-1553385
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin%20Hurwitz
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%84
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21012756
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Justin Hurwitz born?
Justin Hurwitz was born on January 22, 1985 and is 41 years old.
Where is Justin Hurwitz from?
Justin Hurwitz is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Justin Hurwitz do?
Justin Hurwitz works as composer, film score composer, screenwriter, television producer, television writer.
Where did Justin Hurwitz study?
Justin Hurwitz attended Harvard University.
What is Justin Hurwitz known for?
Justin Hurwitz's notable works include Whiplash, First Man.
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