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AFI honors composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
Composer and conductor John Williams arrives for American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Steven Spilberg and George Lucas attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Directors Steven Spielberg (L) and George Lucas attend American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
J.J. Abrams attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Director J.J. Abrams attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Marlee Matlin, Constance Marie, Katie Leclerc and Vanessa Marano attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actresses Marlee Matlin, Constance Marie, Katie Leclerc and Vanessa Marano (L-R) attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
AFI honors composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
Composer and conductor John Williams arrives for American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Marlee Matlin and Constance Marie attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actresses Marlee Matlin (L) and Constance Marie attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Steven Spilberg and George Lucas attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Directors Steven Spielberg (L) and George Lucas attend American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Steven Spilberg and Kate Capshaw attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Director Steven Spielberg and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Kobe Bryant attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Former NBA player Kobe Bryant attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Bryce Dallas Howard attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Katie Leclerc attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actress Katie Leclerc attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Haley Joel and Emily Osment attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actors Haley Joel Osment and Emily Osment attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Richard Dreyfus and Svetlana Erokhin attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actor Richard Dreyfus and his wife Svetlana Erokhin attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Lea Thompson attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actress Lea Thompson attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Ed Asner attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actor Ed Asner attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Cloris Leachman attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actress Cloris Leachman attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Katie Leclerc attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actress Katie Leclerc attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Peter Fonda and Margaret DeVogelaere attend AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actor Peter Fonda and his wife Margaret DeVogelaere attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Idina Menzel attends AFI tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles
Actress Idina Menzel attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on June 9, 2016. Over six decades in Hollywood, Williams has written some of the most memorable music in movie history. His 100-plus features have earned 50 Academy Award nominations (making him the most-nominated living person), winning five times. Williams also received 22 Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Emmys, four Golden Globes, a Kennedy Center Honor and the National Medal of Arts. And then there are all those iconic themes, the ones everyone in the world knows. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI