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My Take
Nick Glennie-Smith is exactly the sort of artist I find myself drawn to: the indispensable collaborator who rarely gets the marquee. As a frequent partner of Hans Zimmer and a conductor and arranger on scores like The Rock, he shapes how blockbusters actually feel without ever stepping into the spotlight. I have a soft spot for craftspeople who power the emotional engine of a film from behind the curtain. His career reminds me that the grandeur we credit to a single composer is usually a team effort, and people like him deserve far more recognition than they get.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nick Glennie-Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- ニック・グレニー＝スミス
- Reading
- にっく・ぐれにー＝すみす
- Born
- October 3, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- composer / film score composer / conductor / music arranger / musician
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nick Glennie-Smith born?
Born October 3, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Nick Glennie-Smith from?
Nick Glennie-Smith is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Nick Glennie-Smith do?
Nick Glennie-Smith works as composer, film score composer, conductor, music arranger, musician.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.