Christopher Young

Christopher Young

composer, music department, actor

Christopher Young was born on Apr 28, 1957 in USA. Christopher Young's big-screen debut came with Robby directed by Ralph C. Bluemke in 1968. Christopher Young is known for Hellbox Origins directed by Rui Constantino, Caleb Angel stars as Sallos and Robinson Cohen as Fyson. Christopher Young has got 17 awards and 25 nominations so far. The most recent award Christopher Young achieved is International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA). The upcoming new movie Christopher Young plays is The Offering which will be released on Jan 13, 2023.

Composer Christopher Young was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. After graduating from Hampshire College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music, Young went on to pursue his post-graduate studies at North Texas State University. After college Christopher moved to Los Angeles, California. He was originally a jazz drummer, but decided to become a film composer instead after listening to some of Bernard Herrmann's work. Moreover, Young not only has studied with noted composer David Raksin at UCLA Film School, but also teaches at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. Christopher was honored with the prestigious Richard Kirk Award at the 2008 BMI Film and TV Awards.

  • Birthday

    Apr 28, 1957
  • Place of Birth

    Redbank, New Jersey, USA
  • Also known

    Chris Young, Chistopher Young

Known For

Awards

17 wins & 25 nominations

International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
2017
Best Original Score for an Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
Winner - IFMCA Award
2015
Best Original Score for an Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
Winner - IFMCA Award
2015
Film Score of the Year
Winner - IFMCA Award
2012
Best Original Score for a Comedy Film
Winner - IFMCA Award
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
2013
Best Score
Winner - Chainsaw Award
2010
Best Score
Winner - Chainsaw Award
2005
Best Score
Winner - Chainsaw Award
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Movies & TV Shows

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Movies