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Tan Dun

Tan Dun

SoundActorWriterComposerArt Aug 18 (age 68) Changsha, Hunan Province, China 1984–2023 (39 year career)
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Biography

Tan Dun (born August 18, 1957) is a Chinese-born American composer and conductor. He has composed in diverse musical media incorporating both Western and traditional Chinese influences. His film score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Known For

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Film

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Music Score Producer
Hero
Film

Hero

Original Music Composer
Fallen
Film

Fallen

Original Music Composer
The Banquet
Film

The Banquet

Original Music Composer
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Film

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

Self
Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World
Film

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World

Self
Don't Cry, Nanking
Film

Don't Cry, Nanking

Original Music Composer
Part One: China in Revolution 1911–1949
Film

Part One: China in Revolution 1911–1949

Original Music Composer

Filmography