Birthday: January 31, 1937
Avant-garde composer Philip Glass is internationally respected for his innovative minimalist orchestral music that is strongly influenced by both East Indian and rock music, and includes compositions utilizing traditional orchestral instruments and electronic music. Glass is also known for his modern-day operas, including Einstein on the Beach (1976). The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, he ...more- 2006
- New York Film Critics Online
- Best Score
- The Illusionist
- win
- 2006
- Broadcast Film Critics Association
- Best Score
- The Illusionist
- win
- 2006
- Chicago Film Critics Circle
- Best Original Score
- Notes on a Scandal
- nom
- 2006
- Online Film Critics
- Best Original Score
- Notes on a Scandal
- nom
- 2006
- Satellite Awards
- Best Original Score
- Notes on a Scandal
- nom
- 2007
- No Reservations
- Man at Cafe
- 1986
- Saturday Night Live: George Wendt (1)
- Musical Guest
- Seeds of Tibet: Voices of Children in Exile
- Composer (Music Score)
- 2008
- The Dalai Lama: Peace and Prosperity
- Composer (Music Score)
- 2007
- Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
- Composer (Music Score)
- 2007
- Les Animaux Amoreux
- Composer (Music Score)
- 2007
- Cassandra's Dream
- Composer (Music Score)








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