Person · Composer
Robbie Robertson
A masterful guitarist and visionary songwriter, Robbie Robertson's journey from the heart of The Band to shaping the sound of rock and roots music is a powerful exploration of creativity, legacy, and the music that defined a generation.
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- Music Artist
- Music Department
- Actor
In short · Composed for six decades — 36 credits, 7 Juno Award wins.
Remembered for
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Recent & in release
- Award win
Hollywood Music In Media Award — Best Original Score in a Feature Film
- Award win
Governor General S Performing Arts Award — Governor General's Performing Arts Award
- Award win
Canada S Walk Of Fame — Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award win
Juno Award — Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year
Biography
Robbie Robertson was born on July 5, 1943, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a music artist and actor, known for *Killers of the Flower Moon* (2023), *The Wolf of Wall Street* (2013), and *The Irishman* (2019). He was married to Janet Zuccarini and Dominique Robertson. He died on August 9, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Family & relationships
- Parents
- Alexander David Klegerman
- Children
Filmography · 23 of 23
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4 credits
Editor
12 credits
Silence(2016)
Credits
Film
The Wolf of Wall Street(2013)
Credits
Film
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013(2013)
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Film
Curse of the Axe(2012)
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Film
Shutter Island(2010)
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Film
Gangs of New York(2002)
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Film
Sunset Strip(2000)
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Film
Forces of Nature(1999)
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Film
Phenomenon(1996)
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Film
Casino(1995)
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Film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)
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TV
The King of Comedy(1982)
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Film
Awards & Nominations
7 wins · 8 nominationsAcademy Award
- Nom2024Best Original Score
Bafta Award
- Nom2003Best Original Music
Primetime Emmy Award
- Nom1995Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
Grammy Award
- Nom1991Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
- Nom1988Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
More awards & festivals (10) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Juno Award
- Won1999Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year
- Won1989Album of the Year
- Nom1989Entertainer of the Year
Jack Richardson Producer Of The Year Award
- Won1995Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
- Won1989Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
Hollywood Music In Media Award
- Won2023Best Original Score in a Feature Film
Governor General S Performing Arts Award
- Won2006Governor General's Performing Arts Award
Canada S Walk Of Fame
- Won2003Canada's Walk of Fame
Academy Awards
- Nom2023Oscar — Music (original Score)
Satellite Award
- Nom2005Best Original Song
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Additional credits13Show
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- Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie RobertsonSelf (archive footage) · 2024
- Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the BandSelf · 2020
- Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleSelf · 2020
- Once Were BrothersSelf · 2019
- Native AmericaSelf - Narrator · 2018
- Yonge Street: Toronto Rock & Roll StoriesSelf - Interviewee · 2011
- No Direction Home: Bob DylanSelf (archive footage) · 2005
- Festival ExpressSelf - The Band · 2003
- American Roots MusicSelf · 2001
- Life and TimesSelf · 1996
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical Guest (1 Episode) · 1993
- The Last WaltzSelf · 1978
- Eat the DocumentSelf · 1972
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