Alexandre Desplat
SoundAbout Alexandre Desplat
Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat (French:[alɛksɑ̃dʁ dɛspla]; born 23 August 1961) is a French film composer and conductor. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Desplat was made an Officer of the Ordre national du Mérite and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres both in 2016. Desplat has received two Academy Awards for Best Original Score for The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and The Shape of Water (2017). He was Oscar-nominated for The Queen (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The King's Speech (2010), Argo (2012), Philomena (2013), The Imitation Game (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), and Little Women (2019). Desplat has composed scores for a wide range of films, including low-budget independent productions and large-scale blockbusters, such as The Golden Compass (2007), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) & Part 2 (2011), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Godzilla (2014), Unbroken (2014), The French Dispatch (2021), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) and Jurassic World Rebirth (2025). He has collaborated with directors such as Wes Anderson, Chris Weitz, Terrence Malick, George Clooney, Roman Polanski, Guillermo del Toro and Gareth Edwards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alexandre Desplat, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alexandre Desplat reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Alexandre Desplat's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alexandre Desplat remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Le cinéma d'Alexandre Desplat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alexandre Desplat Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alexandre Desplat's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alexandre Desplat.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson | Self - Composer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Alexandre Desplat From Paris to Hollywood | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Killing Me Softly with His Songs | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jacques Audiard, le cinéma à cœur | Self - Interviewee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | In The Tracks Of - Alexandre Desplat | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | In The Tracks Of - Special Edition | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Le cinéma d'Alexandre Desplat | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Score: A Film Music Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Monuments Men | Émile | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Exploring 'The Tree of Life' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Nino | Self - film music composer | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Montage: Great Film Composers and The Piano | - | Flop | Similar → |
Alexandre Desplat - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alexandre Desplat?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alexandre Desplat is "Le cinéma d'Alexandre Desplat" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alexandre Desplat acted in?
Alexandre Desplat has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alexandre Desplat?
Other notable films include "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema", "Score: A Film Music Documentary", and "Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson".