
Maurice Jarre
Known for
Music and sound
Born
September 13, 1924
Birthplace
Lyon, Rhône, France
Died
March 29, 2009 (aged 84)
Biography
Maurice-Alexis Jarre (13 September 1924 – 28 March 2009) was a French composer and conductor. Although he composed several concert works, Jarre is best known for his film scores, particularly for his collaborations with film director David Lean. Jarre composed the scores to all of Lean's films from Lawrence of Arabia (1962) on. Notable scores for other directors include The Train (1964), Mohammad, Messenger of God (1976), Lion of the Desert (1981), Witness (1985), Fatal Attraction (1987) and Ghost (1990).
Jarre was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Three of his compositions spent a total of 42 weeks on the UK singles chart; the biggest hit was "Somewhere My Love" (to his tune "L...
Best known work
Filmography
2024
2021
2020
2013
La Scala Ballet: Notre-Dame de ParisOriginal Music Composer
2001
UprisingOriginal Music Composer
2001
2001
2000
I Dreamed of AfricaOriginal Music Composer
1999
SunshineOriginal Music Composer
1997
Day and NightOriginal Music Composer
1996
The SunchaserOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
1995
A Walk in the CloudsOriginal Music Composer
1993
FearlessOriginal Music Composer
1993
Mr. JonesOriginal Music Composer
1992
School TiesOriginal Music Composer
1992
The Setting SunOriginal Music Composer
1992
Solar CrisisOriginal Music Composer
1992
Shadow of the WolfOriginal Music Composer
1991
Fires WithinOriginal Music Composer
1991
Only the LonelyOriginal Music Composer
1990
Almost an AngelOriginal Music Composer
1990
Jacob's LadderOriginal Music Composer
1990
1990
After Dark, My SweetOriginal Music Composer
1990
GhostOriginal Music Composer, Orchestrator









