Alexandre Desplat - Actor Profile

Alexandre Desplat

Sound
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
14Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1961
Birth Place: Paris, France

About 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.

Alexandre Desplat Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alexandre Desplat reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Alexandre Desplat's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Alexandre Desplat's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Le cinéma d'Alexandre Desplat, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alexandre Desplat Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alexandre Desplat's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Alexandre Desplat has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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", "Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson", and "Score: A Film Music Documentary".

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