Ennio Morricone is an Italian composer known for composing film scores. He studied at the National Academy of Santa Cecilia and Conservatory of Santa Cecilia, obtaining excellent marks. Morricone has composed over 500 film scores, including for iconic films like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and The Untouchables. He has received numerous awards including an Honorary Oscar in 2007, Grammys, BAFTAs, and more. Morricone is considered one of the most influential film composers due to his innovative and unique compositional style.