Tan Dun

Composer

Born: August 18, 1957 (68 years old)

Place of birth: Changsha, Hunan Province, China

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.

Filmography (6)

• The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble (2016, ★ 6.9)
• Hero (2002, ★ 7.5)
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000, ★ 7.4)
• Fallen (1998, ★ 6.8)
• Reign Behind a Curtain (1983, ★ 7.4)
• The Banquet (2006, ★ 6.1)