Bill Conti
Biography
Bill Conti (born April 13, 1942) is an American composer and conductor. He is best known for his film scores, including Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky V (1990), Rocky Balboa (2006), The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), The Next Karate Kid (1994), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Dynasty (and its sequel The Colbys), and The Right Stuff (1983), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score. He also received nominations in the Best Original Song category for "Gonna Fly Now" from Rocky and for the title song of For Your Eyes Only. He was the musical director at the Academy Awards a record nineteen times.
Known For & Full Filmography10 Titles
Drama Series - 1953, 16 episodes • as Self
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
The 35th anniversary of the 1976 Oscar-winning film “Rocky” is marked with a TV retrospective in which Sylvester Stallone and others reminisce about the creation of the movie as well as the other films in the franchise.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self
An inside look into the fascinating life, career and survival of the most unknown famous entertainer in Hollywood.
Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Rehearsal Pianist
An aging out of shape reporter falls for a pretty but seriously ill ballerina.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary exploring the famous title sequences used in the Bond movies. Narrated by Patrick Macnee. Included on the 'You Only Live Twice' Bluray disc
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary discussing the many songs featured in the James Bond films