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Carter Burwell

Carter Benedict Burwell (born November 18, 1954) is a American film composer known for his long-term collaborations with directors Joel and Ethan Coen, as well as Spike Jonze and Todd Haynes. Born in New York City and educated at Harvard, Burwell transitioned from a career as a computer scientist and musician into film scoring, making his debut with Blood Simple (1984). Known for his eclectic and often atmospheric style, he has scored films such as Fargo, Being John Malkovich, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Carol, receiving Academy Award nominations for the latter two.

Known For

Love Death Birth
Opening Fanfare / Max's Dream
The Wicked Flee
Opening
Deep Sludge

Information

Born 1955-11-18
From New York City, New York, USA
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Film & Television Work

Movies (5 works)

Wild Horse Nine
Wild Horse Nine (2026) Role: Composer
Good Fortune
Good Fortune (2025) Role: Composer
Honey Don't!
Honey Don't! (2025) Role: Composer
Twilight
Twilight (2008) Role: Composer
The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski (1998) Role: Composer

TV Shows (1 works)

The Morning Show
The Morning Show (2019) Role: Composer