Gabriel Yared

About

Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning French-Lebanese composer who wrote the score for "The English Patient" from 1996. He was nominated for "The Talented Mr. Ripley" from 1999 and "Cold Mountain" from 2003.

Before Fame

He learned to play the accordion as a young boy, which lasted for two years. He then took up piano with his teacher concluding that he had no talent.

Trivia

His score for the 2004 film 'Troy' was discarded in favor of a score written by James Horner.

Family Life

His wife choreographed a dance scene in "The English Patient," the movie that was a turning point in his career.

Associated With

He wrote the score for several films directed by Anthony Minghella.