Andrea Morricone is an Italian composer and conductor, known for his film scores. He is the son of composer Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone, Grand Officer OMRI, , is an Italian composer and conductor, who wrote music to more than 500 motion pictures and television series, in a career lasting over 50 years. His scores have been included in over 20 award-winning films as well as several symphonic and choral pieces...

. He composed the film scores for the American films Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

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and Liberty Heights

Liberty Heights

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. He collaborated with his father on the famous score for Cinema Paradiso, for which they won a BAFTA

BAFTA Award for Best Film Music

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Award. He has also composed music for many other Italian films.