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Composer John Williams is a pillar of the film soundtrack world.

He is known for his work onStar Wars,E.T.

the Extra-Terrestrial,Indiana Jones,Harry Potter, andJaws.

Composer John Williams Becomes the oldest Academy Award Nominee at 90

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He has been nominated once again for his score for the Steven Spielberg-directed filmThe Fabelmans(2022).

This recognition is now a history-making one.

Williams has become the oldest person to be nominated for a competitive Academy Award at the age of 90.

Composer John Williams Becomes the oldest Academy Award Nominee at 90

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Ivory still holds the record for the oldest person to ever win an Oscar, at 90.

Williams will be in great company in the competition, but being amongst greats is nothing new for him.

The famed director has also announced that he is working on a documentary on the life of Williams.

Composer John Williams Becomes the oldest Academy Award Nominee at 90

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The record currently belongs to screenwriter James Ivory, who won at 90.