---
name: "Harry Gregson-Williams"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/harry-gregson-williams"
fi1m_id: "harry-gregson-williams"
imdb_id: "nm0004581"
tmdb_id: 5553
wikidata_id: "Q314623"
roles: ["Composer"]
born: "13 December 1961"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 26
average_fi1m_score: 64
average_over: 25
updated: "2026-10-23T21:09:01.398697+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Harry Gregson-Williams

## Identity

Harry Gregson-Williams

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/harry-gregson-williams
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** harry-gregson-williams
- **IMDb ID:** nm0004581
- **TMDB ID:** 5553
- **Wikidata ID:** Q314623
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Gregson-Williams, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314623, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004581/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5553

Composer. Born 13 December 1961 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Composer
- **Born:** 13 December 1961, Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
- **Active:** 1998–present
- **Also known as:** The Gregson-Williams Brothers
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 26: 1 acting, 25 crew
- **Frequently works with:** [Ridley Scott](https://film.one/person/ridley-scott.md), [Andrew Adamson](https://film.one/person/andrew-adamson.md), [Ben Affleck](https://film.one/person/ben-affleck.md), [Cameron Diaz](https://film.one/person/cameron-diaz.md), [Eddie Murphy](https://film.one/person/eddie-murphy.md), [Mark Huffam](https://film.one/person/mark-huffam.md), [Mike Myers](https://film.one/person/mike-myers.md), [Peter Lord](https://film.one/person/peter-lord.md)
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 73 (1), 2000s 64 (10), 2010s 66 (8), 2020s 59 (7)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 64 to 62 across 25 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 11 under 60
- **Genres:** Adventure 11, Comedy 10, Animation 9, Family 9, Action 8, Drama 8
- **Screen time:** 47 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $7,709m across 24 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Gregson-Williams, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314623, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004581/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5553

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Martian*](https://film.one/film/the-martian.md) (82), [*Enemy of the State*](https://film.one/film/enemy-of-the-state.md) (73), [*Early Man*](https://film.one/film/early-man.md) (68)
- **Peacock:** [*Shrek 2*](https://film.one/film/shrek-2.md) (80), [*Shrek Forever After*](https://film.one/film/shrek-forever-after.md) (60)
- **Disney+:** [*Shrek*](https://film.one/film/shrek.md) (80), [*House of Gucci*](https://film.one/film/house-of-gucci.md) (58)
- **Netflix:** [*Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget*](https://film.one/film/chicken-run-dawn-of-the-nugget.md) (64), [*Flushed Away*](https://film.one/film/flushed-away.md) (64)
- **Hulu:** [*Gone Baby Gone*](https://film.one/film/gone-baby-gone.md) (79)
- **HBO Max:** [*The Town*](https://film.one/film/the-town.md) (77)
- **Apple TV:** [*Gladiator II*](https://film.one/film/gladiator-ii.md) (64)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Harry Gregson-Williams is an English composer, conductor and orchestrator. Born on 13 December 1961 in Chichester, he trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London after earlier studies at Stowe School and as a chorister at St John's College School, Cambridge.

He began his film career as an assistant to Hans Zimmer and has composed scores for numerous films and video games. Notable credits include the Shrek series (2001–2010), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), The Martian (2015), The Meg (2018) and its sequel Meg 2: The Trench (2023), Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) and Gladiator II (2024). He has collaborated repeatedly with directors including Ridley Scott and is the older brother of composer Rupert Gregson-Williams. He is also credited as one of The Gregson-Williams Brothers on some projects.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, classicfm.com.*

## On Fi1m (26)

### Performed in (1)

- *The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian* (2008), Fi1m 58, as Pattertwig the Squirrel (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-chronicles-of-narnia-prince-caspian.md)

### Crew (25) — the average rests on these

- *The Dog Stars* (2026), Fi1m 58, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-dog-stars.md)
- *Gladiator II* (2024), Fi1m 64, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/gladiator-ii.md)
- *Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget* (2023), Fi1m 64, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/chicken-run-dawn-of-the-nugget.md)
- *Meg 2: The Trench* (2023), Fi1m 48, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/meg-2-the-trench.md)
- *House of Gucci* (2021), Fi1m 58, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/house-of-gucci.md)
- *The Last Duel* (2021), Fi1m 65, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/the-last-duel.md)
- *Mulan* (2020), Fi1m 54, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/mulan-2020.md)
- *Early Man* (2018), Fi1m 68, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/early-man.md)
- *The Meg* (2018), Fi1m 49, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/the-meg.md)
- *Alien: Covenant* (2017), Fi1m 57, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/alien-covenant.md)
- *The Martian* (2015), Fi1m 82, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/the-martian.md)
- *Arthur Christmas* (2011), Fi1m 82, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/arthur-christmas.md)
- *Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time* (2010), Fi1m 56, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time.md)
- *Shrek Forever After* (2010), Fi1m 60, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-forever-after.md)
- *The Town* (2010), Fi1m 77, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/the-town.md)
- *The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3* (2009), Fi1m 54, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/the-taking-of-pelham-1-2-3.md)
- *X-Men Origins: Wolverine* (2009), Fi1m 45, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/x-men-origins-wolverine.md)
- *Gone Baby Gone* (2007), Fi1m 79, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/gone-baby-gone.md)
- *Shrek the Third* (2007), Fi1m 50, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-the-third.md)
- *Flushed Away* (2006), Fi1m 64, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/flushed-away.md)
- *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason* (2004), Fi1m 48, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-jones-the-edge-of-reason.md)
- *Shrek 2* (2004), Fi1m 80, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-2.md)
- *Shrek* (2001), Fi1m 80, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/shrek.md)
- *Chicken Run* (2000), Fi1m 84, Music, Original Music Composer — [page](https://film.one/film/chicken-run.md)
- *Enemy of the State* (1998), Fi1m 73, Original Music Composer, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/enemy-of-the-state.md)

## Complete filmography (98)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Animals* (2026), Original Music Composer — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/animals.md)
- *The Dog Stars* (2026), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/the-dog-stars.md)
- *Normal* (2026), Original Music Composer
- *Our Oceans* (2024), series, Music Producer
- *Gladiator II* (2024), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/gladiator-ii.md)
- *Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget* (2023), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/chicken-run-dawn-of-the-nugget.md)
- *Retribution* (2023), Original Music Composer
- *Meg 2: The Trench* (2023), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/meg-2-the-trench.md)
- *Return to Space* (2022), Original Music Composer
- *The Gilded Age* (2022), series, Original Music Composer
- *The Ambush* (2021), Original Music Composer
- *House of Gucci* (2021), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/house-of-gucci.md)
- *The Last Duel* (2021), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/the-last-duel.md)
- *Infinite* (2021), Original Music Composer
- *Mulan* (2020), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/mulan-2020.md)
- *Catch-22* (2019), series, Original Music Composer
- *Penguins* (2019), Original Music Composer
- *The Meg* (2018), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 49, [page](https://film.one/film/the-meg.md)
- *The Equalizer 2* (2018), Original Music Composer
- *Early Man* (2018), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/early-man.md)
- *Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams* (2017), series, Original Music Composer
- *Manhunt* (2017), series, Original Music Composer
- *Breath* (2017), Original Music Composer
- *Alien: Covenant* (2017), Music — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/alien-covenant.md)
- *The Zookeeper's Wife* (2017), Original Music Composer
- *Live by Night* (2016), Original Music Composer
- *Confirmation* (2016), Original Music Composer
- *The Martian* (2015), Original Music Composer, Musician — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-martian.md)
- *Miss You Already* (2015), Original Music Composer
- *Monkey Kingdom* (2015), Original Music Composer
- *Blackhat* (2015), Original Music Composer
- *The Equalizer* (2014), Original Music Composer
- *The East* (2013), Additional Music
- *Mr. Pip* (2012), Original Music Composer
- *Total Recall* (2012), Original Music Composer
- *Arthur Christmas* (2011), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/arthur-christmas.md)
- *Cowboys & Aliens* (2011), Original Music Composer
- *Life in a Day* (2011), Original Music Composer
- *Unstoppable* (2010), Original Music Composer
- *Jolene* (2010), Original Music Composer
- *The Town* (2010), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/the-town.md)
- *Twelve* (2010), Original Music Composer
- *Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time* (2010), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time.md)
- *Shrek Forever After* (2010), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-forever-after.md)
- *The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3* (2009), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/the-taking-of-pelham-1-2-3.md)
- *X-Men Origins: Wolverine* (2009), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 45, [page](https://film.one/film/x-men-origins-wolverine.md)
- *The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian* (2008), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/the-chronicles-of-narnia-prince-caspian.md)
- *Shrek the Halls* (2007), Original Music Composer
- *Gone Baby Gone* (2007), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/gone-baby-gone.md)
- *Shrek the Third* (2007), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-the-third.md)
- *The Number 23* (2007), Original Music Composer
- *Seraphim Falls* (2007), Original Music Composer
- *Déjà Vu* (2006), Original Music Composer
- *Flushed Away* (2006), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/flushed-away.md)
- *Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence* (2005), Original Music Composer
- *The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe* (2005), Original Music Composer
- *Domino* (2005), Original Music Composer
- *Kingdom of Heaven* (2005), Original Music Composer
- *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason* (2004), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/bridget-jones-the-edge-of-reason.md)
- *Team America: World Police* (2004), Original Music Composer, Music
- *Return to Sender* (2004), Original Music Composer
- *Shrek 2* (2004), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-2.md)
- *Man on Fire* (2004), Original Music Composer, Conductor
- *Shrek 3-D* (2004), Original Music Composer
- *The Rundown* (2003), Original Music Composer
- *Passionada* (2003), Original Music Composer
- *Veronica Guerin* (2003), Original Music Composer
- *Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas* (2003), Original Music Composer
- *Phone Booth* (2003), Music Programmer, Original Music Composer
- *Beat the Devil* (2002), Original Music Composer
- *Spy Game* (2001), Original Music Composer
- *Powder Keg* (2001), Original Music Composer
- *Shrek* (2001), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/shrek.md)
- *The Magic of Marciano* (2000), Music
- *King of the Jungle* (2000), Original Music Composer
- *Chicken Run* (2000), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/chicken-run.md)
- *Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?* (2000), Original Music Composer
- *The Tigger Movie* (2000), Original Music Composer
- *Light It Up* (1999), Original Music Composer
- *The Match* (1999), Original Music Composer
- *Full Body Massage* (1999), Original Music Composer
- *Swing Vote* (1999), Original Music Composer
- *Enemy of the State* (1998), Original Music Composer — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/enemy-of-the-state.md)
- *Antz* (1998), Original Music Composer
- *The Replacement Killers* (1998), Original Music Composer
- *As Good as It Gets* (1997), Conductor — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/as-good-as-it-gets.md)
- *The Borrowers* (1997), Original Music Composer
- *Deceiver* (1997), Original Music Composer
- *Smilla's Sense of Snow* (1997), Original Music Composer
- *The Whole Wide World* (1996), Original Music Composer
- *Witness Against Hitler* (1996), Original Music Composer
- *Hotel Paradise* (1995), Music
- *Crimson Tide* (1995), Conductor
- *Three Miles Up* (1995), Original Music Composer
- *White Angel* (1994), Original Music Composer
- *The Call*, Original Music Composer
- *The Price of Peace*, Original Music Composer
- *The Making of Shrek 2*, Music

## Gallery

- ![Harry Gregson-Williams](https://film.one/media/person/10472/gallery-11bc3793ba1a.jpg) Harry Gregson-Williams — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Harry_Gregson-Williams_in_March_22%2C_2025.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Harry Gregson-Williams](https://film.one/media/person/10472/gallery-9fe19cc7e65b.jpg) Harry Gregson-Williams — Image via TMDB

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