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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / film score composer / screenwriter / television producer / television writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Whiplash | — | |
| Notable work | First Man | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Justin Hurwitz born?
Born January 22, 1985 (age 41).
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.
What is Justin Hurwitz known for?
Notable works include Whiplash, First Man.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.