Nicholas Britell is a versatile composer, pianist, and movie producer renowned for his award-winning film scores in critically acclaimed movies like The Big Short (2015), Moonlight (2016), and If Beale Street Could Talk (2018). His music spans a range of styles, from jazz and funk influences in The Big Short to more elegant and poignant compositions in Beale Street, earning him multiple Academy Award nominations and an Emmy win for HBO's Succession theme. Britell, a Juilliard and Harvard graduate with a background in classical music, began scoring films in the early 2000s and gained broader recognition with his piano composition in the 2008 short film Eve.
With a diverse portfolio spanning classical projects like Portals and collaborations with prominent filmmakers like Barry Jenkins and Adam McKay, Nicholas Britell has made a mark in both film and television music. His work on Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk garnered him critical acclaim and Oscar nominations, while his Emmy-winning theme for Succession further solidified his reputation as a top composer in the industry. Britell's recent projects include scoring films like Don't Look Up and Cruella, showcasing his continued creativity and versatility in creating captivating music for the screen.